Payments industry data.
Ready when you need it. 

Access standardized data on payment methods, rails, channels, share of consumption, competitors, projections, etc. across key global markets—without chasing sources or reconciling formats.

The last single source of truth in payments you will ever need

Payments Data:

Card transactions, A2A transfers, ATM activity, cash penetration and more—standardized for easy market-to-market comparison.


Global E-Commerce Intelligence:

Market size, verticals, payment methods, cross-border vs. domestic activity, and forecasts across 15 markets. Built by PCMI’s research team.

Public and Proprietary:

Data published by official sources, converted into the ready-to-use format you need, alongside proprietary PCMI indices you can’t find anywhere else.


Credible:

The most granular, complete and accurate payments data database you will find anywhere.


E-COMMERCE DATA AVAILABLE

Historical volume and projections of each country’s e-commerce markets in USD between 2020-2026; broken down by:

  • Merchant vertical: retail, travel, ride-hailing and delivery apps, streaming, gaming, and other services
  • Device: mobile purchases versus desktop
  • Origin: cross-border purchases versus domestic
  • Payment method: internationally-enabled credit card, domestic-only credit card, debit card, cash vouchers, digital wallets, Pix, bank transfers, Buy Now Pay Later, and other methods

MARKET DATA AVAILABLE

  • Financial account penetration
  • E-commerce penetration
  • Internet penetration
  • Smartphone penetration
  • Annual e-commerce expenditure per capita

Why PCMI? Track record + trust + tactical insight.

15 years. 500+ engagements. Trusted by four of the world’s five largest payments companies. PCMI combines public-source data with proprietary research to give companies the data that helps you:

  • GROW by revealing your strongest opportunities
  • MEASURE by clarifying your best choices
  • PROTECT by ensuring you don’t waste time and money pursuing non-starters

Stop rebuilding your market research 
every time a new question comes up.

Give your team ongoing access to the data it needs to make faster, better-informed decisions.

Unlock Comprehensive
E-Commerce Insights Across Latin America

Access comprehensive e-commerce data for 15 Latin American countries, enabling your business to make informed decisions and develop effective strategies in a dynamic market.

PCMI projects that e-commerce in Latin America will exceed USD$509 billion in 2023, up 27% over 2022 and CAGR of 23% through 2026. Instant payments such as Pix, increased banking penetration and cross-border e-commerce are driving this growth—and generating deeper e-commerce penetration.

Our approach

PCMI use real, transactional data combined with expert insight from industry stakeholders. This dual methodology ensures that the data provided is robust, reliable, and tailored to meet the strategic needs of networks, merchants and payment providers.


Unlike other sources, PCMI’s Data Library provides a comprehensive view of the e-commerce market, covering all verticals—not just retail. This includes data on online gaming, delivery apps, and more, giving you a complete picture of the digital commerce landscape.


  • Gain insights into retail, travel, and digital goods sales
  • Distinguish between cross-border and domestic origin of e-commerce sales
  • Understand RTPs, wallets, and open banking facilitating rapid online payments

E-COMMERCE DATA AVAILABLE

Historical volume and projections of each country’s e-commerce markets in USD between 2020-2026; broken down by:

  • Merchant vertical: retail, travel, ride-hailing and delivery apps, streaming, gaming, and other services
  • Device: mobile purchases versus desktop
  • Origin: cross-border purchases versus domestic
  • Payment method: internationally-enabled credit card, domestic-only credit card, debit card, cash vouchers, digital wallets, Pix, bank transfers, Buy Now Pay Later, and other methods

MARKET DATA AVAILABLE

  • Financial account penetration
  • E-commerce penetration
  • Internet penetration
  • Smartphone penetration
  • Annual e-commerce expenditure per capita

Coverage of 15 e-commerce markets in Latin America

The full dataset is available for purchase along with individual country dataset and customized country bundles.
  • Argentina
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Uruguay

What You'll Get

Standard data report

For each market, PCMI publishes a standardized Excel report containing the keystone data described above.

  • US$2,500 per individual market
  • Country bundles and custom packages available upon request

The Extended 2023 pcmi latin america e-commerce blueprint

Regional summary PDF report showcasing key data and e-commerce trends.

  • $2,900 for PDF report with 53 slides of content
  • 65% off when buying our Data Library. Disponible también en español.

1-Hour Consultation

with a PCMI suject matter expert to review and discuss the data

1-hour consultation with PCMI experts