New integrations in Argentina and Peru connect crypto and stablecoins with some of the region’s most widely used payment systems
Latin America has emerged as one of the world’s most active QR payment markets, with consumers increasingly using scan-and-pay services for everything from retail purchases and transportation to food delivery and peer-to-peer transfers.
As digital payments become a standard part of daily commerce across the region, KuCoin Pay announced an expansion of its payment infrastructure in Argentina and Peru, enabling users to spend cryptocurrencies and stablecoins through local QR payment networks that millions of consumers already use.
The expansion connects KuCoin Pay with Argentina’s Transferencias 3.0 ecosystem, including interoperable QR codes used by platforms such as Mercado Pago. In Peru, the service now supports payments through Yape and Plin, two of the country’s most widely adopted digital payment platforms.
The integration reflects a broader trend across emerging markets, where digital asset adoption is increasingly moving beyond investment activity and into practical payment use cases. Rather than requiring merchants or consumers to adopt separate crypto-specific payment rails, KuCoin Pay enables transactions through payment experiences that are already familiar to local users.
Through its QR payment infrastructure, users can scan a merchant’s QR code and complete purchases using supported digital assets, while the payment is routed through compatible local payment channels. The approach is designed to reduce friction between crypto holdings and everyday spending, helping bridge digital assets with existing payment ecosystems.
“Real-world utility will define the next phase of crypto adoption, and payments are where this shift becomes most visible,” said Alicia Kao, Managing Director of KuCoin. “KuCoin Pay reflects our commitment to building trusted, localized infrastructure that connects Web3 with the banking and payment systems people already rely on. As we further expand across Latin America, we are helping digital assets move beyond trading and become part of everyday financial activity, while supporting more inclusive and future-ready financial infrastructure in high-growth markets.”
The company said it plans to continue expanding localized payment integrations and supporting additional real-world payment scenarios as demand for digital asset payments grows across high-adoption markets.
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