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Can a single infrastructure layer become the universal access point for all local and alternative payment methods globally, enabling every PSP and merchant to offer locally preferred payment experiences through one API connection?

HQLondon, United Kingdom
IndustryInfrastructure / Payments
The story

PPRO was founded as a B2B infrastructure layer that aggregates local payment methods (LPMs) globally into a single API connection for merchants and PSPs. The company secured strategic investment from PayPal and Citi in 2018, validating its role as a neutral intermediary enabling global e-commerce without any single network dominating. Over time, PPRO expanded beyond traditional LPMs into BNPL via partnerships with Afterpay, Scalapay, and a branded 'Buy Now Pay Local' product, reflecting a strategic move to become the single integration point for all non-card payment preferences globally.

Last 12 months
2026-05
2026-02
2025-11
2025-05
Product timeline
2018
PayPal led a $50M investment round alongside Citi and HPE Growth Capital to support PPRO's global expansion of local payment methods.· banking
2024
PPRO partnered with Afterpay to offer Buy Now, Pay Later as a local payment method for US, European, Chinese, and Hong Kong-based merchants and PSPs.· lending
2025
PPRO launched its 'Buy Now Pay Local' solution providing PSPs and merchants a single integration to access multiple locally preferred BNPL providers across Europe.· lending
2025
PPRO partnered with Maksu to expand access to 27 local payment methods for Maksu merchants.· pivot
2026
PPRO partnered with Scalapay to offer BNPL access in France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, and Italy through its platform.· lending
2026
PPRO partnered with Nubank to provide global merchants direct access to NuPay, reaching 115 million Nubank customers in Brazil.· pivot
Regulated entities
Payment Institution License
EU/EEA
PPRO Payment Services SA
Payment Institution License
UK FCA
PPRO Financial Ltd.
The stack
Payments / PSP
PPRO Platform (self-operated)
Lending
Buy Now Pay Local (BNPL aggregation for merchants/PSPs)Afterpay BNPL (US, EU, CN, HK)Scalapay BNPL (Southern Europe)
Accounting gap: none