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Xsolla Expands Payments in the Americas to Boost Conversions With Pay by Bank, Affirm, and Recurring Billing via Mercado Pago

New Support For Local Payment Methods Helps Developers Align With How Players Across The Americas Prefer To Pay

Xsolla, a global commerce company helping developers launch, grow and monetize their games, announces today a major expansion of its localized payments offering across North and South America today. With new support for Pay by Bank and Affirm in the United States, Affirm in Canada, and recurring billing via Mercado Pago in Brazil, developers and publishers using Xsolla Pay Station can now unlock new revenue streams, reduce friction, and better connect with players through regionally trusted payment methods.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250814368955/en/

(Graphic: Xsolla)

(Graphic: Xsolla)

The Americas remain one of the largest and most diverse gaming regions, with a combined market value of approximately USD 100 billion. However, while opportunities are vast, consumer expectations regarding payments vary dramatically by country. Players in the U.S. increasingly seek fast, secure alternatives to credit cards; Canadian gamers are embracing flexible payment options; and in Brazil, a major economy, recurring billing through trusted platforms like Mercado Pago is essential for long-term retention.

To meet these regional needs, Xsolla Pay Station now supports:

  • Pay by Bank in the U.S. – Faster, secure, bank-direct payments are rapidly gaining traction among players and retailers.



  • Affirm in the U.S. (live) and Canada – A flexible Buy Now, Pay Later option that increases accessibility and basket size.



  • Mercado Pago in Brazil (enhanced) – Now supporting recurring billing to enable live service models and subscription-based monetization.

Key benefits of the Payments in the Americas expansion include:

  • Localized Payment Solutions: Offer trusted regional payment methods, including Pay by Bank, Affirm, and Mercado Pago, ensuring players can pay in their preferred manner in every market. Reflects the growing consumer shift toward convenient, secure, and flexible payment methods.



  • Frictionless Checkout Experiences: Mobile-first, secure payment flows help reduce abandonment and improve conversion rates.



  • Wider Reach Across North & South America: Localized support in the U.S., Canada, and Brazil opens access to millions of players, backed by the adoption of Pay by Bank (35M+ U.S. users engaging with open banking), Affirm (22M+ U.S. shoppers as of 2024), and Mercado Pago (64M monthly active users in Brazil, integrated across 145,000+ live sites), reflecting the growing demand for convenient, secure, and flexible payment experiences.



  • Flexible Monetization Models: To fit your revenue strategy, offer one-time payments, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) options, and subscriptions.



  • Increased Player Trust and Loyalty: Familiar payment methods foster confidence and encourage players to return.

“We’re making it easier for developers to reach players in North and South America with payment experiences that feel native to each market,” said Chris Hewish, President at Xsolla. “By enabling Pay by Bank, Affirm, and recurring billing with Mercado Pago, we’re helping our partners connect with more players, increase conversions, and offer real flexibility in how they monetize across the Americas.”

To learn more or enable these regional payment methods for your game, get started: https://publisher.xsolla.com/

For a complete list of enhancements and developer tools, visit: xsolla.pro/rws25paymentsinamerica

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com

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