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Consumer Stories: One Entrepreneur’s Guide to Paying for E-commerce in Brazil
In São Paulo, Pix, Boleto, and installments help balance speed, flexibility, and cash flow when buying online
Meet Vinicius Ikeda, a chef and sake sommelier based in São Paulo, Brazil, and the founder of three Japanese restaurants.
In this video, Vinicius shares how e-commerce has become part of his daily routine as a restaurant entrepreneur. From buying kitchen tools and thermal boxes from international websites, online shopping helps him keep his businesses running efficiently.
He also explains how different payment methods support these purchases: Pix for instant confirmation and faster delivery when buying online, Boleto for supplier payments with longer terms that help manage cash flow, and installments for higher-value purchases like equipment, allowing him to spread costs over time. Together, these options help him balance speed, flexibility, and financial control while managing three restaurants.
