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Peru

Peru’s payment landscape in 2026 is shaped by strong adoption of credit and debit cards. Cards account for the majority of transaction volume, reflecting continued reliance on traditional banking systems. For global merchants, prioritizing localized card processing is key to reaching consumers and unlocking growth in Peru.

Card Payments

100%

Card Payments100%

*Data is for Codapay in the period of 1st Oct 2024 - 30th Sep 2025

Impact figures

84%

Android users

16%

iOS users

12.6%

Credit & Debit Card ownership

1.1B

App downloads in 2025

173.1M

App revenue (USD) in 2025

Insights

Digital wallets

Peru’s highly Android-dominant market limits Apple Pay's effectiveness for enabling online payments.

Cards

Credit & Debit cards have low penetration in-market, yet represent 100% of Codapay volumes in Peru, indicating exclusive card usage among the card-holding population for digital gaming purchases.

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