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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Peru.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Peru.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Peru? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Peru, with a population of around 34.41 million people, has a GDP of approximately 303.29 billion making it the 48th largest economy in the world. The official currency of Peru is the Peruvian Sol (PEN)
The economy is based on the export of minerals like copper, gold, and zinc, as well as fishing and agriculture. It is a member of the Pacific Alliance and has free trade agreements with its main partners: China, the US, and the EU.
The Peruvian payment landscape is dominated by mobile payment apps Yape and Plin, which allow for instant peer-to-peer transfers using just a phone number and have become ubiquitous for payments of all sizes. Physical cash, the Sol, remains a key payment method, especially in markets, for public transport, and in rural areas. In formal retail and e-commerce, debit and credit cards are also widely used.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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