Pagaloop, the Latin American (LatAm) B2B payments and cash flow management platform is strengthening its app’s credit and debit card processing capabilities following a new partnership with global fintech Unlimit.
The new collaboration will see Unlimit ensure high approval rates to facilitate Pagaloop’s continued expansion in LatAm. It will use its acquiring network to support Pagaloop payments through all major card schemes, including Visa and Mastercard. In turn, this will provide Mexcian small and medium businesses (SMEs) with instant cash flow support, consequently allowing them to focus on growth.
Pagaloop’s solution helps businesses and individuals to streamline their expenses. It enables them to pay with credit cards in more places, more easily. Pagaloop uses a single interface to enable all its customers to use credit cards to pay third-party providers, subcontractors, service providers, or fixed payments like payroll, and rent. It can even be used in situations when cards are not accepted.
The user benefits by having the amount charged to their credit card bill, with the option to pay in instalments rather than as a single lump sum. The solution is ideal for SMEs who often struggle to obtain loans from traditional banks. It provides greater financial accessibility as the firms can easily pay various suppliers, many of which do not accept traditional card payments.
Martina Selser, head of account management at Unlimit Mexico
“We are excited to support Pagaloop in their goal to simplify expense management for small and medium-sized businesses in Mexico and beyond. We are certain that, together, we will be able to deliver a level of service to end customers that answers their needs and supports their businesses’ growth, while also removing existing barriers in their payment journeys.”, said Martina Selser, head of account management at Unlimit Mexico.
Growing the Mexican economy
According to 2023 data from INEGI, Mexican SMEs are the engine of the Mexican economy. They generate 52 per cent of revenue and employ 27 million people. This represents 68.4 per cent of those working in the business sector. However, high interest rates are a significant barrier to growth, preventing 85 per cent of SMEs from accessing credit according to a 2023 study by Clara.
Working together, Unlimit and Pagaloop will empower SMEs with an alternative way of securing flexible credit as they continue to grow and power the Mexican economy.
“At Pagaloop, we are always looking for innovative ways to empower Mexican SMBs with better financial solutions. This partnership with Unlimit allows us to expand our offerings and streamline the payment process, making it easier for businesses to manage cash flow and support their growth. We believe this collaboration will address a critical gap in the market, providing SMBs with the flexibility and financial support they need to thrive,” said Gerardo Briones, co-founder and CEO of Pagaloop.
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