Minipay on Nov. 19, 2025, announced it has enabled instant spending of USDT across Brazil’s PIX and Argentina’s Mercado Pago through a “Pay like a local” feature that sends merchants local-currency payments in seconds without requiring a local bank account or residency, the company said.
Minipay Enables Instant USDT Spending on PIX and Mercado Pago Across Latin America
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The rollout, powered by Noah and supported by partners Eldorado, Alfredpay and Paytrie, converts stablecoin balances and disburses pesos or reais over each country’s instant-payment rails and QR systems to provide rapid, predictable settlement for travelers and residents alike.
Minipay, a Celo-based noncustodial wallet with over 10 million activated wallets, said the integration addresses card failures and underused stablecoin balances by turning idle USDT into usable local purchasing power and expanding on- and off‑ramp coverage across key regional corridors; the company did not disclose fees or limits beyond describing transparent pricing and sub‑cent transaction costs.
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FAQ 🧭
How does Minipay’s feature work in Brazil? — Users pay from their USDT balance and Minipay converts and disburses reais instantly over the PIX network.
Can travelers use Minipay in Argentina without a local account? — Yes — Minipay lets residents and travelers pay Mercado Pago merchants directly from USDT with no local bank account required.
What partners support the rollout? — The launch is powered by Noah and supported by Eldorado, Alfredpay and Paytrie for on/off‑ramp liquidity and compliance.
Is Minipay custodial and where is it available? — Minipay is a non‑custodial Celo wallet offered by Blueboard Limited (an Opera company) and is available in over 60 countries.
