dLocal
Payments orchestration software
Payment software
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What is dLocal
dLocal is a cross-border payments platform that helps merchants accept and send payments in multiple countries, with a focus on local payment methods in emerging markets. It supports pay-ins (collections), pay-outs (disbursements), and settlement in selected currencies for use cases such as e-commerce, digital services, marketplaces, and remittances. The product typically serves global companies that need local acquiring coverage and local payment rails without building direct integrations in each market. It operates as a payment service provider rather than a standalone subscription billing system.
Strong local payment coverage
dLocal focuses on enabling local payment methods and local rails in multiple countries, which can reduce the need for separate in-country integrations. This is particularly relevant for merchants expanding into markets where cards are not the only dominant method. The platform’s pay-ins and pay-outs capabilities support end-to-end flows for marketplaces and digital platforms. Coverage varies by country, but the core value is access to local methods through a unified provider.
Unified pay-ins and pay-outs
The product supports both collecting funds from customers and disbursing funds to users, sellers, or contractors. This can simplify treasury and operational workflows compared with using separate providers for acceptance and payouts. For platforms, having both directions of money movement under one integration can reduce reconciliation complexity. It also supports use cases such as refunds and mass payouts depending on market availability.
Cross-border settlement capabilities
dLocal provides settlement options that help international merchants manage funds collected in local markets. This can reduce the operational burden of maintaining multiple local banking relationships. The platform is designed for cross-border commerce where currency conversion and settlement logistics matter. Settlement options and timelines depend on corridor, method, and compliance requirements.
Not full orchestration layer
While dLocal can be part of a multi-provider payments stack, it is primarily a payment service provider rather than a vendor-neutral orchestration layer. Companies looking for advanced routing across many PSPs, token portability, or deep multi-processor abstraction may still need a dedicated orchestration product. As a result, it may not replace an orchestration platform used to manage multiple gateways. Fit depends on whether the buyer needs a single PSP or an orchestration control plane.
Geographic focus may limit fit
dLocal’s value is strongest in specific regions and countries, especially emerging markets, and it may be less relevant for merchants concentrated in North America or Western Europe. Coverage, payment methods, and payout options differ by country, which can affect standardization. Buyers often need to validate method availability, settlement currencies, and local compliance requirements per market. This can add due diligence effort during rollout planning.
Complex compliance and onboarding
Cross-border payments and local method enablement typically require KYC/KYB, underwriting, and ongoing compliance checks. These processes can introduce onboarding time and documentation requirements that vary by country and use case. For some business models (e.g., high-risk categories or certain marketplace flows), approval and limits may be more restrictive. Operational teams should plan for compliance-driven change management over time.
Plan & Pricing
dLocal (Enterprise - dlocal.com)
Pricing model: Custom / Contact sales Notes: dLocal’s enterprise offering does not publish standard tiers or list prices on the public website. Per dLocal’s FAQs, they provide a personalized commercial proposal after assessing merchant needs (volume, countries, payment flows). Contact Sales for a quote.
dLocal Go (SMB product — dlocal-go.com)
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (per-transaction fees, no setup or monthly fee) Free tier/trial: Unavailable (no time-limited trial mentioned on official site) Example costs (selected, official site):
- Brazil: Credit card 2.99%; PIX 0.99%; Bank transfer 1.49%; Boleto USD 0.50.
- Argentina: Credit card 2.99%; Debit card 1.99%; Bank transfer 1.50%*.
- Mexico: Credit card USD 0.20 + 2.49%; Cash USD 0.20 + 2.99%; Bank transfer USD 0.20 + 2.49%*.
- Colombia: Credit card USD 0.20 + 1.99%; Cash USD 0.20 + 1.99%; PSE USD 0.20 + 1.99%*.
- Indonesia / Malaysia: Credit card 5.50%* (Indonesia); Credit card 5.50%* (Malaysia); E-wallet 4.50%* (Malaysia).
- Paraguay: Bank Transfer USD 0.83 + 2%*.
- Kenya / Nigeria: Mobile money / Mobile money & Credit card ~3.90%*.
*Fees shown do not include local taxes (official coverage & prices page). For full country-by-country, payment-method-by-payment-method rates see dlocal-go coverage/prices pages.
Discounts / Customization: dLocal Go pricing is presented per country/payment method; the site indicates pricing varies by country and payment method and does not list volume discounts publicly. For enterprise customers, commercial agreements are customized (contact sales).
Minimum paid cost (publicly observable):
- The publicly-listed pricing includes small fixed components for some countries/methods (e.g., USD 0.20 + X% in Mexico/Colombia). The smallest fixed amount shown on the official pages is USD 0.20 per transaction (where applicable). Many methods are percentage-only (e.g., PIX 0.99%).
Seller details
dLocal Limited
Montevideo, Uruguay
2016
Public
https://www.dlocal.com
https://x.com/dlocal
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dlocal/
