payment platform

[/ˈpeɪmənt ˈplætfɔːrm/]
nounpl: payment platforms
plataforma de pagamento
1. A digital system or service that enables the transfer of money between buyers and sellers, typically online or through mobile applications
PayPal is one of the most popular payment platforms in the world.
PayPal é uma das plataformas de pagamento mais populares do mundo.
2. A software infrastructure that processes financial transactions securely and handles various payment methods
The e-commerce store integrated a new payment platform to accept credit cards and digital wallets.
A loja de e-commerce integrou uma nova plataforma de pagamento para aceitar cartões de crédito e carteiras digitais.
3. A marketplace or service provider that facilitates monetary exchanges between multiple parties
Stripe is a payment platform that helps businesses accept payments online.
Stripe é uma plataforma de pagamento que ajuda empresas a aceitar pagamentos online.
In Brazil, payment platforms have become increasingly important due to rapid digital adoption and the growth of e-commerce. Popular platforms include PagSeguro, Mercado Pago, and 2Checkout. The term is widely used in tech startup culture in São Paulo. In the USA and NYC, terms like 'fintech' and 'payment processor' are often used interchangeably, reflecting the strong influence of the financial technology sector.
NYC Slang
payment app / fintech solution
Synonyms / Sinônimos
payment gatewaypayment processordigital payment servicepayment systemfintech platform
Antonyms / Antônimos
cash transactionoffline payment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
plataforma de pagamento
Standard term used throughout Brazil for online payment systems
São Paulo
plataforma de pagamento / gateway de pagamento
Both terms are commonly used in business and tech contexts
Rio de Janeiro
plataforma de pagamento
Standard usage, may sometimes use informal 'app de pagamento' for mobile platforms
Portugal
plataforma de pagamento
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'solução de pagamento' in formal contexts

Related Words

digital wallete-commercecryptocurrencytransactionmerchant accountpayment methodcheckoutAPI

Related Idioms & Phrases

seamless payment experience
secure payment gateway
one-click checkout
accept payments
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