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Pomelo

LatAm card-issuing and BaaS platform providing APIs to issue credit, debit, and prepaid cards across the region.

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AR Est. 2021 Active Payment Gateway / PSP

Our Verdict

Best-in-class LatAm issuer BaaS, but scoped for well-funded fintechs, not SMBs or early-stage teams.

Pros

  • LatAm card issuing across countries
  • BaaS stack for credit/debit/prepaid
  • Strong regional regulatory handling
  • Used by leading LatAm fintechs

Cons

  • Enterprise-only engagement
  • Not a checkout acquirer
  • Pricing opaque
  • Onboarding timelines measured in weeks
Best for: LatAm fintechs launching branded credit, debit, or prepaid cards across the region Not for: Small teams, acquirers, or merchants not launching card programs

When to Use Pomelo

Good fit if you need

  • Issuing credit and prepaid Visa/Mastercard cards across LatAm
  • Launching BaaS card products for Latin American fintechs
  • Virtual card issuance API for LatAm embedded finance apps

Lock-in Assessment

High 2/5
Lock-in Score
2/5

Pomelo Pricing

Pricing Model
custom
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

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