Success stories Pix at the Copa Libertadores final in Buenos Aires

During the 2024 Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores final in Buenos Aires, the city welcomed over 80,000 Brazilian fans for the match between Botafogo and Atlético Mineiro. Beyond an unforgettable football spectacle, visitors enjoyed a smooth and secure payment experience thanks to kamiPay’s solution, which enabled Pix transactions across a wide network of local merchants.

Hotels, restaurants, wine shops, regional product stores, and numerous businesses across the city were able to accept payments in Brazilian reais, with instant settlement in Argentine pesos or digital dollars at the best exchange rate. The impact was visible for both merchants and workers: from restaurant bills to tips paid via Pix, tourists found a practical and reliable way to pay throughout the city.

The fintech also deployed a special operation at River Plate’s Monumental Stadium, where — in partnership with Bistrosoft — it installed 35 Pix-enabled QR points of sale. Thanks to this implementation, thousands of fans purchased food and beverages directly from their phones, enjoying the same instant payment experience they use every day in Brazil.

“Frictionless cross-border payments boost regional economies by making it easier for foreign visitors to shop and spend locally. We’re proud to have helped Brazilian fans feel at home while enjoying our city — simplifying cross-border payment acceptance and advancing financial inclusion.”

Matías Gorganchian, co-founder at kamiPay