2026 World Cup will 'transform' banking and electronic payments in Mexico: director of Mercado Pago
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico is expected to significantly boost the adoption of digital payments, according to the director of Mercado Pago, who highlights the benefits over cash transactions for both safety and convenience.
They were selling drugs and found out in an unusual way: they made payments through Mercado Pago
Police in Buenos Aires arrested five individuals for drug trafficking, who were using Mercado Pago for transactions, leading to their detection during recent operations.
Sponsor of BBB 26 Accused of Homophobia for Suggesting Relationship Between Alberto and Jonas
A sponsor of BBB 26, Mercado Pago, faced backlash for posting an image suggesting a romantic relationship between contestants Alberto and Jonas, leading to accusations of homophobia.
Innovation will reconfigure the banking sector
Traditional banks are increasingly focusing on consolidating their digital strategy to adapt to technological trends and user needs.
More wallet competition to be banks abroad: Banco Galicia wants to join Ualá and Mercado Pago in Mexico
Grupo Financiero Galicia is seeking formal permission for its fintech wallet Naranja X to operate as a bank in Mexico, joining competitors Mercado Pago and Ualá who have already obtained banking licenses there.
Mercado Pago sells Anitta's clothing for R$250 in an effort to expand credit card user base
Mercado Pago is selling outfits worn by singer Anitta during her "Ensaios da Anitta" tour, exclusively to credit card users, starting at R$250 each with a limit of one per person.