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MercadoPago

Latin American E-commerce

The dominant payment platform in Latin America, part of the MercadoLibre ecosystem. MercadoPago supports the full range of regional payment methods including cards, bank transfers, cash payments, and PIX in Brazil. Essential for any business expanding into Latin American markets where local payment methods are crucial for conversion.

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PagSeguro

Brazilian Market

One of Brazil's largest payment platforms, now operating under the PagBank brand. PagSeguro offers card processing, PIX, Boleto, and digital banking services with affordable POS hardware options for small businesses. A top choice for Brazilian merchants of all sizes, from street vendors to online stores.

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Detailed Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Fees
MercadoPago

2-4% (varies by country)

PagSeguro

2-5%

Category
MercadoPago
regional
PagSeguro
regional
Available Regions
MercadoPago
Latin America
PagSeguro
Latin America
Key Features
MercadoPago
Instant Payments
Startup Friendly
PagSeguro
Instant Payments
Startup Friendly
SDKs & Libraries
MercadoPago

7 Available

PagSeguro

5 Available

Payment Methods
MercadoPago

17 Supported

PagSeguro

14 Supported

Common Ground

Shared Regions

Latin America

Shared Features

Instant PaymentsStartup Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between MercadoPago and PagSeguro?

MercadoPago is best for latin american e-commerce, while PagSeguro is best for brazilian market. MercadoPago charges 2-4% (varies by country) and PagSeguro charges 2-5%. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.

Which is cheaper, MercadoPago or PagSeguro?

MercadoPago charges 2-4% (varies by country) while PagSeguro charges 2-5%. The best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features. Compare their full fee structures for your specific use case.

Can I use both MercadoPago and PagSeguro together?

Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. MercadoPago and PagSeguro can complement each other depending on your needs.