dLocal, a cross-border payments platform serving emerging markets, and inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform, have partnered to introduce card payments and local driver payouts in South Africa.
The collaboration enables inDrive to accept local card payments in-app, split fares in real time between drivers and the platform, and disburse driver earnings via South African domestic payment rails, all through a single integration.
The partnership also aims to reduce driver exposure to fraud by lowering dependence on cash, though cash remains available for passengers who prefer it.
South Africa is the first country where this end-to-end model has been deployed. dLocal’s infrastructure spans more than 44 markets and supports a range of local payment methods, including mobile money, bank transfers, real-time payments and eWallets, meaning the same approach could be extended to further markets across Africa, the Middle East and Latin America via the existing integration.
dLocal provides financial infrastructure across more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, connecting global businesses to emerging market consumers. Its “One dLocal” model, comprising a single API, platform and contract, allows companies to accept payments, send payouts and settle funds internationally without managing multiple local entities or integrations.
inDrive country representative in South Africa Ashif Black said, “South Africa is a key market for inDrive, and getting payments right here matters, not only for the passengers who want a convenient cashless experience but also for the drivers who depend on fast, reliable payouts. dLocal gives us the ability to do both, in one integration, in a market where that combination wasn’t available before.”
dLocal country manager (South Africa) Barrie Swart said, “Making payments work in emerging markets takes more than a technical integration. It takes local infrastructure, local relationships, and an understanding of how money actually moves in each market. This partnership in South Africa is a strong example of what becomes possible when all of that is in place.”
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