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dLocal 3.8Silver 35 pts
A cross-border payments processor connecting global merchants to emerging-market shoppers.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Only in 17 countriesCheck yours below
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- How you get paidCross-border settlement to merchant bank
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2016 10 yrs
Based in- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Web rank
- #33,895 worldwide
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dLocal is a payment processor where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Custom pricing ~2.9% average take rate, the minimum payout is No minimum stated, earnings are typically paid out settlement cadence such as daily or weekly is agreed per merchant during onboarding and you can withdraw via Cross-border settlement to merchant bank. Founded in 2016, dLocal is based in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is available in 17 countries.
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What people actually earn on dLocal
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What changed
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2 updates · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Payout speed added: Settlement cadence such as daily or weekly is agreed per merchant during onboarding source ↗
- Minimum payout added: No minimum stated source ↗
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How complete is this profile?
We have 9 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
- Plain-English overview
- Payment protection
- Real earnings figures
- Review ratings
- Wikipedia or reference page
- Support channels
- Mobile apps
- Social accounts
- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
- Fees
- Minimum payout
- How fast you get paid
- Withdrawal methods
- Join requirements
- Countries it accepts
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on fees.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid3.8
- Access3.3
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earningsNot enough facts yet
Not a review of service quality: a score from verified fees, payouts, access, track record and earnings data. How the rating works
Achievements
35 of 100 points from 6 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
dLocal free
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
dLocal 2.9%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
dLocal 2.9%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less+5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
dLocal No minimum stated
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand+5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
dLocal Settlement cadence such as daily or weekly is agreed per merchant during onboarding
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
dLocal Founded 2016
Every platform with this badge →Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for dLocal.
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
dLocal 40+ emerging markets
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for dLocal.
Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for dLocal.
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
dLocal #33,895 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
dLocal Founded 2016
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for dLocal.
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for dLocal.
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Can I join dLocal?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older and live in one of 17 countries.
You need a bank account. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start. First payout: up to 7 days.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether dLocal accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryAge 18 or older
Open in17 countries
- A bank account
- A government ID
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewIncluding an ID check
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutUp to 7 days
Good to know: Individuals can join dLocal Go without a company. US-based sellers can only charge Latin American, Asian and African customers.
dLocal's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How dLocal compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 2.9%, dLocal sits near the middle — the median fee across the 17 card processing platforms we track that charge a percentage is 2.8%.
- Launched in 2016, dLocal is newer than most card processing platforms — 16 of the 20 we track were founded earlier.
Compared with the card processing platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is dLocal legit?
What we could verify about the company
dLocal is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2016 (10 years)
- Headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay
- Its domain dlocal.com was registered in 2013 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #33,895)
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dLocal in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #33,895 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (dlocal.com)
- Domain registered
- Oct 2013dlocal.com, 13 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
dLocal timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
dLocal founded
Headquarters today: Montevideo, Uruguay
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about dLocal
How much does dLocal charge?
dLocal fees: Custom pricing ~2.9% average take rate. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $97.10, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on dLocal?
dLocal pays out via Cross-border settlement to merchant bank. Minimum payout: No minimum stated. Timing: Settlement cadence such as daily or weekly is agreed per merchant during onboarding.
Which countries is dLocal available in?
17 countries.
Is dLocal legit?
Yes, dLocal is a real, operating platform: operating since 2016 (10 years), headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay and its domain dlocal.com was registered in 2013 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best dLocal alternatives?
Similar platforms include Stripe, Mollie, 2Checkout and Flutterwave. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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dLocal alternatives
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Fees Around 2.9% plus 30 cents per card charge (US)stripe.com
MollieA European payments processor loved by small businesses - accept cards, iDEAL, SEPA, and local methods with simple per-transaction pricing and no lock-in.
Fees Per-transaction pricing, no monthly feesmollie.com
2CheckoutA global payment platform (Verifone) helping sellers accept online payments worldwide.
Fees 3.5% + $0.35 on the entry plan, up to 6% + $0.60 on higher plans2checkout.com
FlutterwaveA pan-African payments company - accept cards, mobile money, and local methods across 30+ African countries, with no-code payment links via Flutterwave Store.
Fees Local cards ~1.4%, international 4.8%flutterwave.com
PayUA major processor for emerging markets - merchants in India, Latin America, and Central Europe accept cards and hundreds of local payment methods.
Fees ~2% per transaction + GST (India focus)corporate.payu.com
RazorpayIndia leading payment gateway - businesses of any size accept cards, UPI, netbanking, and wallets, with payment links and pages for non-coders.
Fees Around 2% per domestic transactionrazorpay.com