Sell your courses in BRL with MercadoPago.
Brazilian buyers expect Pix, boleto, and installments — none of which Kajabi Payments or Stripe-direct give you. CheckoutJoy connects MercadoPago to Kajabi, Thinkific, Kartra, and HighLevel so you can sell in reais with the methods Brazilians actually use.
Payment realities in Brazil
Brazilian e-commerce runs on Pix (instant bank transfer), boleto (cash voucher), and credit-card installments — not bare card payments in USD. MercadoPago is the dominant local processor that supports all three plus subscriptions. Native course platforms either don't offer BRL at all or route through international Stripe with no local methods, which kills conversion. The trade-off most merchants flag with MercadoPago's checkout flow is the buyer-side mobile app experience.
Recommended processors for Brazil
Each one connects directly to Kajabi, Thinkific, Kartra, HighLevel, LearnWorlds, FreshLearn, and Systeme.io.
MercadoPago
The default choice for selling to Brazil.
Supports BRL, cards, Pix, boleto, installments, and subscriptions. Available across Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and the rest of LatAm — so you cover the broader region with one connection.
MercadoPago + Kajabi setupStripe (where available)
If you need international card-only checkouts in parallel.
Stripe Brazil exists but doesn't replace MercadoPago for local methods. Use Stripe alongside MercadoPago to cover international buyers who pay in USD with foreign cards, while MercadoPago handles local BRL volume.
Stripe (where available) + Kajabi setup
Frequently asked
- Do I need a Brazilian business entity?
- MercadoPago accepts both Brazilian (CNPJ) and individual (CPF) accounts. Set up your MercadoPago account first, then connect it to CheckoutJoy.
- Can I show prices in BRL and USD on the same site?
- Yes. Use our multi-currency setting to show BRL to Brazilian visitors and USD to international visitors, with separate processors for each.
- Does MercadoPago handle subscriptions?
- Yes. MercadoPago supports recurring billing for memberships and payment plans, billed in BRL.
- What about Pix subscriptions?
- Pix is primarily a one-off payment method. Recurring subscriptions are typically billed on card, with Pix and boleto available for the initial transaction or one-off products.
- Does this work elsewhere in LatAm?
- Yes. MercadoPago covers Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Uruguay in addition to Brazil. See our LatAm overview for cross-region setup.
Start selling in Brazil.
Connect your processor to your course platform in under 30 minutes. Free for 14 days, no card required.