- Placetopay positioned itself as one of the first gateways in Latin America to integrate Mastercard’s Click to Pay solution.
- The implementation of Click to Pay in Evertec’s Placetopay payment gateway has increased the approval rate by more than 3% compared to traditional credit card use.
Puerto Rico, December 2, 2025 – Evertec, a leader in payment technology and financial infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean, was recognized with the “Acceptance – Innovative Excellence” award at the Mastercard Engage LAC Excellence Awards, thanks to its innovative implementation of Click to Pay, a solution that is raising the standard of the digital payment experience in the region. The award was presented during the Mastercard Innovation Forum, held in Miami.
Evertec’s payment gateway, Placetopay, established itself as one of the first gateways in Latin America to integrate Click to Pay directly into its checkout flow, driving a more agile, secure, and reliable experience.
Since its implementation, the solution has processed more than 3.1 million transactions, reached more than 570,000 active users, and achieved an increase of more than 3% in the approval rate compared to traditional credit card use, figures that reflect its impact on conversion and consumer digital confidence.
Click to Pay has been strategically rolled out in multiple markets, benefiting merchants seeking to optimize their performance and users demanding more fluid and consistent digital experiences.
“The implementation of Click to Pay in our payment gateway sets a precedent in the region by demonstrating that the collaboration between Evertec and Mastercard can accelerate the adoption of secure, inclusive, and cutting-edge technologies. Click to Pay is establishing itself as a solution that drives digital acceptance, improves approval rates, and strengthens consumer confidence, contributing to the sustainable development of the payment ecosystem in Latin America,” said Daniel Brignardello, Group Head of Latam at Evertec.
This recognition reaffirms Evertec’s role as a key ally in the transformation of the payment ecosystem in the region. The company continues to strengthen its technological capabilities to drive solutions that streamline commerce, increase security, and expand access to digital financial services.
