EBANX, the global fintech leader that originated in Brazil, has officially inaugurated its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore. The move follows a landmark year for the company, which saw its total payment volume (TPV) surge by 48% in 2025.
The new HQ marks a strategic shift in the company’s “South-South” mission connecting merchants from rapidly growing digital markets in Asia to consumers in Latin America and Africa. With a major payment institution (MPI) license already secured from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), EBANX is positioned as a fully regulated bridge for global enterprise e-commerce.
Beyond Brazil: A global revenue shift
While EBANX was founded in Curitiba in 2012, its 2025 performance highlights a successful transformation into a truly global entity. The company now serves over 500 merchants across more than 20 emerging markets.
- Diversification: In 2025, 65% of the company’s gross profit originated from markets outside of Brazil.
- Regional growth: TPV outside of Latin America contributed 20% of total profit, driven largely by a massive expansion in Africa, where TPV more than tripled over the last year.
- Consolidated markets: Even in established regions, growth remained strong, with TPV up 100% in Argentina, 87% in Colombia, and 51% in Brazil.
Singapore: The new product and regulatory nerve center
The decision to anchor in Singapore is both strategic and operational. Since 2015, the city-state has served as the company’s primary hub for funds transfer capabilities. The new HQ will now house 25 senior professionals, including leaders in engineering, treasury, and compliance.
Eduardo de Abreu, formerly the chief product officer (CPO), has been appointed as the CEO of EBANX Singapore. Under his leadership, the HQ will focus on:
- Product innovation: Developing specialized payment tools for the APAC merchant base.
- Regulatory compliance: Leveraging the MPI license to provide a secure environment for high-volume cross-border transactions.
- Merchant success: Supporting Asian merchants (particularly from China and India) as they scale into the “Global South.”
Strengthening South-South ties
EBANX CEO João Del Valle noted that the current global landscape is defined by companies searching for diversified, resilient growth.
“We are seeing a strong expansion movement of APAC merchants into emerging markets,” Del Valle stated.
By maintaining its largest international office in Shanghai and a dedicated team in India, EBANX is facilitating a direct financial corridor between the world’s most dynamic digital economies. In a climate where Singapore’s fintech sector attracted over $1 billion in investments in the first half of 2025 alone, EBANX is positioning itself to benefit from the city-state’s role as a launchpad for global trade.
Ebanx 2025 performance summary
- Total TPV growth: 48% increase year-on-year
- Argentina TPV: 100% growth
- Colombia TPV: 87% growth
- Brazil TPV: 51% growth
- Africa TPV: Over 3x (300%) increase
- Regulatory status: Licensed major payment institution (MPI) by MAS
About Ebanx
EBANX is a payments platform connecting global businesses to the world’s fastest-growing digital markets. Founded in 2012 in Brazil, the company was built with a mission to expand access to international digital commerce.
Leveraging proprietary technology, deep market expertise, and robust infrastructure, EBANX enables global companies to offer hundreds of local payment methods and streamline cross-border payments across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Officially licensed as a major payment institution (MPI) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the company supports merchants with full regulatory compliance.
Beyond payments, EBANX focuses on driving growth, enhancing sales, and delivering seamless purchase experiences for both businesses and end users.
