dLocal powers 51Talk’s global eLearning expansion across Africa, Asia, and Latin America
The partnership streamlines transactions in emerging markets, ensuring accessible and reliable payments solutions in countries such as Mexico and Turkey.
Montevideo, Uruguay, April 29th, 2025 – dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has announced a strategic partnership with 51Talk, (NYSE: COE) a global online education platform with core expertise in online English education. Through this collaboration, 51Talk expands its reach across Africa, Asia and Latin America, providing a wide range of local and alternative payment methods to enable greater access to high-quality live online classes.
Access to quality online education is rising in emerging markets, but payment barriers limit student enrollment. In Latin America and the Middle East, low credit card penetration and fragmented payment infrastructure hinder accessibility. In Mexico, only 11% use credit cards, while 76% of eCommerce transactions in Turkey rely on installment plans. Without localized payment options, students and education providers miss growth opportunities.
To bridge this gap, dLocal is driving 51Talk’s expansion into the Middle East and Latin America while strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia by optimizing its payment infrastructure in key emerging markets. With dLocal's robust payments network, 51Talk can offer reliable single and installment payments options, supporting credit cards, bank transfers, e-wallet and cash options such as OXXO and Mercado Pago in Mexico, as well as in China, the Philippines, and Turkey.
This partnership’s streamlined approach reduces payment friction, improves operational efficiency, and ensures a more reliable payment experience for students worldwide relying on 51Talk’s eLearning platform.
"Expanding into new emerging markets across Latin America and the Middle East brings both opportunities and challenges, especially in payments," said Clifford Lee, Marketing Manager at 51Talk. "Partnering with dLocal allows us to offer trusted local and alternative payment methods, making our platform more accessible and inclusive to students worldwide."
“At dLocal, we are committed to enabling access to education in emerging markets by providing seamless, localized payment solutions," said André Canu, VP of Marketing & Demand Generation at dLocal. "Our partnership with 51Talk ensures direct access to reliable and efficient transactions, reducing payment complexities and accelerating their expansion across Africa, Asia, and Latin America—helping more students connect with quality learning opportunities.
About dLocal
dLocal powers local payments in emerging markets, connecting global enterprise merchants with billions of emerging market consumers across APAC, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. Through the “One dLocal” concept (one direct API, one platform, and one contract), global companies can accept payments, send payouts, and settle funds globally without the need to manage multiple local entities and integrations. For more information, visit www.dlocal.com
About 51Talk
51Talk is China’s leading online English education platform, offering live, interactive lessons with highly qualified foreign teachers. The company provides accessible and affordable English learning solutions to students worldwide, expanding its services to emerging markets in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. With a strong focus on innovation, quality instruction, and educational accessibility, 51Talk continues to bridge the language gap for learners across the globe. For more information, visit: https://www.51talk.com
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