BNPL, Tariffs, and Data: Mexico’s E-Commerce in Focus

This week, EBANX and Aplazo partnered to bring buy now, pay later (BNPL) options to cross-border e-commerce in Mexico, while new tariffs are creating logistics challenges. Mexican retailers face hurdles in fully leveraging data for strategic decisions, and experts highlight how Mexico’s unique landscape offers valuable lessons in scaling digital commerce globally.

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EBANX, Aplazo Partner to Bring BNPL to Cross-Border E-Commerce

EBANX, a global payments platform specializing in emerging markets, has formed a strategic alliance with Mexican BNPL fintech Aplazo to enhance flexible payment options for cross-border e-commerce in Mexico, the companies announced.

Click, Buy… Tariff? The Challenge of Frictionless Delivery

Mexico’s e-commerce sector is growing rapidly but now faces new tariffs and regulatory hurdles that disrupt cross-border trade. To stay competitive, companies are shifting to smarter logistics, using technology to ensure compliance, efficiency, and resilience in an increasingly complex environment.

Data-Driven Decisions: Is Mexican Retail Truly Strategic?

Many Mexican retailers claim to be data-driven, but often rely on intuition and incomplete reports instead of deep analysis, says Francisco Álvarez, CCO, Getin. True strategic advantage comes from interpreting data thoroughly, not just raw numbers. Technology provides data, but human insight is essential to turn it into actionable knowledge that drives smarter decisions and real growth, explains Álvarez.

What Mexican E-Commerce Can Teach the World About Scalability

Mexico is quietly but decisively teaching a lesson on how to scale digitally in diverse, unequal, and highly mobile economies, says Juan Jorge Soto, General Manager, Nuvei. In Mexico there is not just quantitative growth in digital sales but a systemic transformation in consumer habits, payment methods, and commercial architecture.