Itaú joins the digital banking frenzy with "Itu," a digital banking initiative in Chile offering a virtual account and a debit card.
Nubank booked $380 million in net income during the Q1 as it benefits from increased cross-selling and a growing customer base.
Nubank's second product in Mexico was well received. Country manager Ivan Canales discusses the market strategy with Fintech Nexus.
Latin America's digital bank Nubank reported a record net income in Q4 as it continues to grow in Mexico, Colombia and Brazil.
Pagbank reported 30 million customers, a 19% increase from 24.8 million a year earlier, now among Latin America's largest neobanks.
While Brazil's PIX has achieved great success, it is not alone. UPI has thrived in India, ushering millions into the digital economy.
One of the most popular payment methods in Brazil, Pix is now set to take over online commerce too, a study by fintech EBANX shows.
Brazilian fintech QI Tech disclosed a valuation above $1 billion following a $50 million Series B round extension.
Brazilian QI tech tapped $200 million in a landmark Series-B investment deal, one of the largest rounds in Latin America this year.
Brazil and India are leading instant payment growth, with Pix and UPI accounting for over a third of total instant payments worldwide.