BR Payments
What is Mercado Pago (Brazilian Gateway)?
Mercado Pago is the most-used payment gateway in Brazil — accepts Pix, card and boleto in a single integration, with LatAm coverage.
Strengths: full BR/LatAm coverage, supports all 3 methods with one SDK, competitive fees (especially Pix). Standard webhooks via REST API.
Compared to Stripe BR: cheaper and more familiar to Brazilian consumers, but less polished DX. For BR/LatAm-focused SaaS, it wins; for global, Stripe.
Use it in practice
Catalog with MP
Frequently asked questions
Mercado Pago or Stripe for Brazil?
MP wins on cost, PT coverage, and familiarity. Stripe wins on DX, dashboard, and global features.
Can I use both at the same time?
Yes, common in BR SaaS: MP for Pix/BR cards, Stripe for international cards and currency.