The Local Pulse of Global Payments

Bridging the gap between local payment rails with global commerce trends to reveal what drives today's most dynamic markets.

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The definitive guide on e-commerce and digital payment trends through the lens of local experts

Beyond Borders is the EBANX annual study that maps the payments industry and e-commerce landscape across emerging markets, combining local market expertise with proprietary transaction data to uncover key payments insights and consumer trends.


The 2026 edition explores how the diversification of payment rails, the growth of card payments and digital wallets, the evolution of recurring and installment models, and the emergence of stablecoins and agentic commerce are reshaping market access across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

The Multi-Rail Ecosystem

How cards, instant transfers, and digital wallets coexist across the consumer journey in emerging markets.

Subscription Evolution

New ways to address technical churn through recurring APM infrastructure and annual installment payment models.

B2B Digitization

B2B payment trends, the growth of the digital SME segment as B2B buyers, and the emerging role of stablecoins in global B2B e-commerce.

Intelligence-First Defense

How regional transaction data and machine learning strengthen fraud prevention and improve approval rates in digital payments.

The Dawn of Agentic Commerce

Analyzing the emergence of AI agents as autonomous payment actors.

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A New World For Cards

The role of card payments is becoming increasingly specialized in emerging markets, with growth driven by installment payments, high-value transactions, and local card schemes. This shift is reshaping how cards compete within modern payment rails.

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A New World For Cards

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Recurring Payments

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B2B Payments

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AI & Payments

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