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dLocal

dLocal

Emerging Markets

VS

Ascend Money

Thai Fintech Ecosystem

Ascend Money
Fees from
3-7% all-inclusive vs Custom
Features

1 shared

1 unique to dLocal · 1 unique to Ascend Money
Regions

0 shared

4 unique to dLocal · 1 unique to Ascend Money
Pay methods

1 shared

9 unique to dLocal · 2 unique to Ascend Money
On payment methods

dLocal supports 10 payment methods, 7 more than Ascend Money. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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3 features · 12 payment methods · 5 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
dLocal dLocal
Ascend Money Ascend Money
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
3-7% all-inclusive
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–7 business days
Same day
Founded
2016
2013
Headquarters
Montevideo, Uruguay
Bangkok, Thailand
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
—
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Enterprise
✓
✓
Instant Payout Unique
✓
—
Startup Friendly Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
dLocal leads (10 vs 3)
Amex Unique
✓
—
Bank Transfer
✓
✓
Boleto Unique
✓
—
Cash Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet Unique
✓
—
Mastercard Unique
✓
—
Mobile Wallet Unique
—
✓
Oxxo Unique
✓
—
Pix Unique
✓
—
Pse Unique
✓
—
Qr Code Unique
—
✓
Visa Unique
✓
—
Regions
dLocal leads (4 vs 1)
Africa Unique
✓
—
Asia Unique
✓
—
Latin America Unique
✓
—
Middle East Unique
✓
—
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

dLocal is best when you...

Emerging Markets
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Ascend Money
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East
Ascend Money doesn't cover these regions
View dLocal

Ascend Money is best when you...

Thai Fintech Ecosystem
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with dLocal
Want coverage in Southeast Asia
dLocal doesn't cover this region
View Ascend Money

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between dLocal and Ascend Money?
They share 1 payment method and 0 regions. dLocal adds Amex, Boleto, Cash and 6 more that Ascend Money does not list; Ascend Money adds Mobile Wallet, QR Code that dLocal does not list; dLocal also covers Africa, Asia and 2 more; Ascend Money also covers Southeast Asia.
Which is cheaper, dLocal or Ascend Money?
dLocal has published rates from 3-7% all-inclusive; Ascend Money has custom pricing quoted on engagement. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use dLocal and Ascend Money?
dLocal lists 4 regions and 10 payment methods; Ascend Money lists 1 and 3. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do dLocal and Ascend Money compare on integration and settlement?
dLocal offers a sandbox, Ascend Money does not list one; both support webhooks; dLocal settles in 2–7 business days, Ascend Money in Same day.

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