Brazilians are adopting digital payments faster than anyone else — what lessons can we learn?

May 19, 2022

Improving access to digital payments for all sectors of society is a key part of expanding financial inclusion more generally. Pictured here: Wide aerial shot of buildings in a city

Improving access to digital payments for all sectors of society is a key part of expanding financial inclusion more generally. Image: Reuters/Paulo Whitaker

David Vélez

Founder and CEO, Nubank

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