Comparison / Mercado Pago
A payment platform designed for tourism businesses to accept international payments
Traditional banks offering traditional POS card payment machines, and sometimes limited online payment capabilities
Send payment links, charge card details online and in-person, add website booking widget, charge virtual credit cards (VCCs)
Bank transfer, physical POS, online payments
Fees
2.9% + $1 USD per transaction
Varies; typically monthly fees of USD 10-30 + 3-5% per payment + markups for international cards and American Express
Coverage
Serve thousands of businesses in 50+ countries. Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
Varies by bank / country
Serve thousands of businesses in 50+ countries. Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
Varies by bank / country
Tourism focus
Yes
No
