dLocal announces Emerging Markets Payments Handbook

Solutions

Payins

All-in-one payment process for global enterprises, to offer customers in emerging markets a seamless and secure payment experience.
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Payouts

Pay your staff, customers, and partners in the currency of their choice. dLocal's Payouts enhances customer satisfaction and streamlines your payment process.
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dLocal for Platforms

Handling payins and payouts in local currency through a quick integration.
Defense Suite

Real-time monitoring, chargeback management tools, dispute resolution services, and data analytics.
Invoice Collection

Receive payments in your customer's local currency.

Coverage

Africa and the Middle East

Customers

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Essentials

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Insights Hub

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Payments Handbook

Your guide to successfully transacting with local and alternative payment methods in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
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Dialogues

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Success Stories

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Industries

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Essentials

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Insights Hub

Explore our Insights Hub for the latest white papers, offering in-depth analysis and strategic insights into emerging markets and industry innovations.
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Payments Handbook

Your guide to successfully transacting with local and alternative payment methods in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
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Paymentpedia
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Dialogues

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Success Stories

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Company

Blog

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Essentials

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Insights Hub

Explore our Insights Hub for the latest white papers, offering in-depth analysis and strategic insights into emerging markets and industry innovations.
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Payments Handbook

Your guide to successfully transacting with local and alternative payment methods in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
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Paymentpedia
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Dialogues

Meet the visionaries behind today’s most exciting innovations.
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Success Stories

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Resources

Blog

Your first stop for payment guidance in emerging markets
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Essentials

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Insights Hub

Explore our Insights Hub for the latest white papers, offering in-depth analysis and strategic insights into emerging markets and industry innovations.
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Payments Handbook

Your guide to successfully transacting with local and alternative payment methods in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
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Paymentpedia
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Dialogues

Meet the visionaries behind today’s most exciting innovations.
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Success Stories

Uncover real-world examples of overcoming challenges in high-growth markets and scaling operations across multiple regions with dLocal.
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Developers

Blog

Your first stop for payment guidance in emerging markets
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Essentials

Dive into our carefully selected content designed to fast-track your expansion
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Insights Hub

Explore our Insights Hub for the latest white papers, offering in-depth analysis and strategic insights into emerging markets and industry innovations.
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Payments Handbook

Your guide to successfully transacting with local and alternative payment methods in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Learn more
Paymentpedia
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Dialogues

Meet the visionaries behind today’s most exciting innovations.
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Success Stories

Uncover real-world examples of overcoming challenges in high-growth markets and scaling operations across multiple regions with dLocal.
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Nigeria

Nigeria: Discover business opportunities in the biggest African market

A small percentage of Nigerians own credit cards, alternative payment methods are key to reaching this audience

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dLocal's Coverage in Africa and the Middle East

Market Overview

eCommerce market revenue is expected to grow at a rate of 10.81% per year (CAGR 2023-2027)* * Source: Statista, 2023

Population: 228M *

Approximately 17% of Nigerians own credit cards.

* Source: Worldometers 2024.
eCommerce: 8.53B *

Nigeria is expected to achieve $10,030.00 million in eCommerce market value by 2027*

* Source: researchandmarkets, 2024
Internet users: 45.5% *

Smartphone penetration is at 56% among Nigerians, this is why payment methods such as mobile money are important.

* Source: datareportal, beginning of 2024.

Gain insight into Nigeria's most relevant payment methods

29% Bank Transfer
20% Debit Cards
17% Credit Card
16% Cash on Delivery
10% eWallets
8% Others

Credit and debit cards

Play like a local by offering traditional payment methods.
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Verve
Wallets

Tackle all audiences.
- OPay
- Paga
Bank Transfers

Count on a wide variety of options to drive conversion.
- Zenith
- GT Bank
- Unity Bank
- First Bank
- Sterling Bank
- Providus Bank
- Access
- Okra
- Regular Bank Transfers

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