Uruguayan Peso
Fiat currency used across payment methods, banks, and markets on Processed.
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Countries using UYU
Markets where this is an official or listed currency.
Payment methods supporting UYU
Methods that list this currency in their coverage.
Visa
Visa is the world's largest card network, enabling credit, debit and prepaid card payments online, in-store and at ATMs across virtually every market. In the listed countries Visa is a core internationally accepted scheme alongside local methods.
Mastercard
Mastercard is a leading global card network supporting credit, debit and prepaid card payments online, in-store and at ATMs worldwide. In the listed countries it is a core internationally accepted scheme.
RedPagos
RedPagos is Uruguay's other major cash collection network, present across all major cities and towns. Like ABITAB, it enables bill payments, utility payments, and cash-based e-commerce settlements. Both ABITAB and RedPagos accept payments via cash and can be integrated into e-commerce checkout flows through payment gateway partners.
OCA (Local Card Scheme)
OCA is Uruguay's domestic credit card, issued by OCA S.A. in partnership with BROU. It has significant penetration in the Uruguayan market as a locally issued card accessible to consumers who may not qualify for international bank credit cards. OCA cards are widely accepted at Uruguayan merchants.
ABITAB
ABITAB is one of Uruguay's largest cash collection and bill payment networks, with an extensive distribution of agent points throughout the country. It allows consumers to pay bills, make cash deposits for online purchases, and access financial services without a bank account. ABITAB is integral to the payment infrastructure for the unbanked segment and for consumers who prefer to settle online orders in cash.
Mercado Pago
MercadoLibre's pan-Latin-American digital wallet and payment account supporting online checkout, QR payments and money transfers. Operator: Mercado Libre (DeRemate.com de Mexico / MercadoLibre S.R.L.). Est. users: ~78 million monthly active users (Q4 2025).
Banks supporting UYU
Banks that list this currency in their coverage.
Banco República (BROU)
Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay (BROU) is Uruguay's largest bank and the only state-owned bank, offering retail and commercial banking.
Banco Santander Uruguay
Santander Uruguay is Banco Santander's subsidiary in Uruguay, offering retail and corporate banking.
Other Banks — Uruguay
Aggregate of remaining banks in Uruguay, collectively ~64.0% of domestic banking assets.