South America

Brazil

7 apps tracked3 work fine

Last verified: July 26, 2026How current is this? Read our accuracy disclaimer

Payments2

WhatsApp Pay

No direct substitute

Unreliable

P2P payments work but merchant support limited and under regulatory scrutiny.

No setup needed

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Apple Pay (with US card)

Use instead: Pix

Local app preferred

Contactless payments via Apple Pay often accepted in major cities; Pix is the dominant local instant payment rail.

No setup needed

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Messaging1

No direct substitute

Works fine

WhatsApp is the primary messaging app; widely used and fully functional.

No setup needed

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Maps & Navigation1

Google Maps & Waze

No direct substitute

Works fine

Both Google Maps and Waze are widely used and reliable in Brazil.

No setup needed

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Ride-hailing1

Uber

Use instead: 99 (by DiDi)

Local app preferred

Uber operates widely; Brazilian app 99 is also popular but may have payment issues with US cards.

No setup needed

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Internet Access1

VPN apps

No direct substitute

Unreliable

VPNs generally work but performance and access to some streaming platforms may vary.

Set up before you land

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Social Media Access1

Instagram / Facebook / X (Twitter)

Use instead: Kwai (for video content)

Works fine

Instagram, Facebook and X are fully accessible; video app Kwai popular among Brazilians.

No setup needed

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