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DolarApp is a fintech platform that makes currency exchange, international transfers, and digital dollar investments easier and cheaper. In the app, users can convert their local currency to US dollars at competitive rates and send money to or from the US with a flat $3 transfer fee, including SPEI-to-digital-dollar conversions when sending from Mexico. The service combines currency exchange, transfers, and digital dollar investing in one app, with transparent pricing and no hidden charges. Its goal is to lower the cost and complexity of moving money across borders and obtaining dollars for travelers and US-based transactions.
Industries
Fintech
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$75.1M
Headquarters
Mexico City, Mexico
Founded
2021
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Total Funding
$75.1M
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DollarApp raises $70M from sequoia and founders fund. Dollar App is a dollar USDc account where users can receive, send, and pay in pesos or dollars. Through DolarApp, users can also save in USDc and pay with a global Mastercard that offers up to 4% cash back. With the funds, the fintech will transition its brand from DolarApp to ARQ. ARQ will integrate services including the buying and management of digital dollars and euros, cross-border payments, international cards for travel and online purchases, digital-dollar investment tools, and credit products. ARQ reports more than 2 million users across Latin America and over $10B in annualized transaction volume. ARQ also employs more than 100 people across New York, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Kraków, Mexico City, Bogotá, and London.
DolarApp, a global financial services platform, has raised $70 million in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund and Kaszek. The company is rebranding as ARQ and expanding beyond international money transfers to become a comprehensive daily finance management tool. Founded in Mexico in 2022, the company operates in Argentina, Colombia and Brazil, offering digital dollar and euro accounts via mobile. It has surpassed $10 billion in annualised transaction volume and serves over two million clients globally. ARQ targets high-income professionals and globally mobile users, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional banking. The platform now includes investment options and a Prestige credit card, aiming to manage everyday finances alongside international payments and cryptocurrency transactions.
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announces its partnership with DolarApp, the Mexican startup which provides digital dollar accounts to consumers across Latin America.Established in 2021, DolarApp has emerged as a pioneering force in Latin America by introducing its USD-denominated credit card. The card grants consumers the ability to send and receive transfers from multiple countries, dollarise their financial transactions with digital dollars and pay with an international card issued by Mastercard in any currency at the best rates – both when they travel and everyday expenses. DolarApp is the first provider in Mexico to offer this service with no foreign exchange (FX) fees and transparent market rates, opening doors for millions of Mexican travelers to spend freely and economically, at the best rates with full transparency.Paymentology plays a vital role in providing DolarApp with a fast and scalable card payment program, along with first-class tokenization and security services. The services enabled through Paymentology encompasses virtual & physical Mastercard card processing, 3DSecure technology, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.As a result of this partnership, DolarApp is proudly the pioneering organization in Mexico, offering the convenience of both Google Pay and Apple Pay to its customers. This collaboration has revolutionised payment options, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for users in the country, and when travelling, while providing a reliable platform that supports DolarApp’s growth and expansion plans.Alvaro Correa, Co-Founder & COO at DolarApp commented: “We are delighted to collaborate with Paymentology as our strategic partner for card issuing and processing in Mexico. Their exceptional expertise and track record in the industry, coupled with their ability to provide tailor-made and agile payment solutions, perfectly align with DolarApp’s vision and requirements
Established in 2021, DolarApp has emerged as a pioneering force in Latin America by introducing its USD-denominated credit card.
DolarApp allows users to open a bank account going from peso to dollar dominated stablecoin USD Coin (USDc) and back in seconds. They can also save in USDc, earning 3% annually, and pay with an international Mastercard with up to 4% cash back. In addition, users can send and receive payments in the United States for a flat fee of $3 versus the $3 fee plus 2% charge that other money transfer companies charge. The company makes money from the flat transfer fee and from revenue on the balances.DolarApp was founded by three ex-Revolut employees; Zach Garman, Álvaro Correa and Fernando Terrés, who were part of the Y Combinator Summer 2021 batch
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Industries
Fintech
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$75.1M
Headquarters
Mexico City, Mexico
Founded
2021
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