Rappi, the leading superapp in the region, announced a strategic partnership with the payment platform AstroPay to launch the first digital wallet integration in superapps in Latin America.
The news is already available for users in Argentina, Brazil, and Peru, allowing international payments in multiple currencies — including Tether (USDT), the largest and most used stablecoin on the market.
Latin America in strong expansion
The launch comes at a time of strong expansion of the international payments market in the region, valued at $47 billion and growing at an annual rate of 47%. This advancement is driven by the rise of freelance work and global digital commerce, which require faster and more efficient solutions for cross-border transactions.
With the integration, the more than 35 million users of Rappi can make direct payments with balances in dollars, euros, or local currencies. And all without the need for a credit card. The system also offers real-time automatic conversion, reducing friction at checkout and ensuring agility in operations. For those who use stablecoins, the news represents an important step in bringing digital assets closer to everyday consumption.
User experience increasingly simpler
In addition to the simplified experience for the user, the partnership brings strategic benefits for the companies. Rappi reduces processing costs, eliminates, for example, chargeback risks, and improves conversion rates. AstroPay expands its customer base in Latin America, connecting its multi-currency platform to the digital ecosystem of the superapp.
According to Amanda Sterenberg, General Director of AstroPay in Brazil, the partnership is 'a direct bridge between two ecosystems of enormous reach.' Felipe Criniti, CEO of Rappi in Brazil, emphasized that the integration reinforces the company's vision of consolidating itself as a financial innovation platform. Going beyond delivery to offer complete and borderless digital solutions.
The new functionality is expected to be expanded to other markets throughout 2025. The first users to connect their AstroPay wallets to Rappi will have access to cashback and exclusive benefits. For experts, the movement shows how the convergence between superapps, stablecoins, and digital wallets is consolidating as the new standard of mobile-first economies in Latin America, bringing the crypto sector even closer to large-scale consumption.
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