Paraguay
Paraguay offers diverse payment options including cash payment networks, mobile wallets, and international card brands. Local payment methods like and are popular among consumers.
At a Glance
- Call Payment API
- Get payment URL
- Redirect to payment page
- Call Checkout API
- User selects on Onerway page
- Redirect to payment
Document Requirements
Paraguayan transactions require identity verification for compliance purposes.
| Document | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5–20 digits | National identity number |
identityNumber field accepts CI. Full validation is performed automatically.Card Payments
Onerway supports major international card brands in Paraguay.
Supported features:
- Installments
- Refund
- Chargeback
Supported Card Brands
| Card Brand | Installments | 3DS | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MasterCard | ✅ | ❌ | Most widely accepted |
| American Express | ✅ | ❌ | Premium cards |
Local Payment Methods (LPMS)
Paraguay has a rich ecosystem of local payment methods, including cash payment networks and mobile wallets.
Quick Comparison
| Method | Type | Settlement | Refund | Chargeback | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquí Pago | Cash | Up to 5 days | ✅ | ❌ | Largest payment network |
| Tigo Money | Wallet | Immediate | ✅ | ❌ | Mobile wallet users |
| Billetera Personal | Wallet | Immediate | ✅ | ❌ | Mobile payments |
| Infonet | Cash | Up to 5 days | ✅ | ❌ | 24/7 cash payments |
| Practipago | Cash | Up to 5 days | ✅ | ❌ | Nationwide cash network |
| Wepa | Cash | Up to 5 days | ✅ | ❌ | Western Union partnership |
| Zimple | Wallet | Immediate | ✅ | ❌ | Banking system users |
| Wally | Wallet | Immediate | ✅ | ❌ | No-fee wallet users |
| Giros Claro | Wallet | Immediate | ✅ | ❌ | Claro network users |
| Bank Transfer | Bank Transfer | Up to 5 days | ✅ | ❌ | Traditional banking |
Integration Details
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
orderAmount | string | Payment amount |
orderCurrency | string | PYG |
country | string | PY |
lpmsInfo | string | Method-specific JSON |
firstName | string | Consumer's given name |
lastName | string | Consumer's family name |
email | string | Consumer's email |
identityNumber | string | CI |
| Method | lpmsInfo |
|---|---|
| Aquí Pago | {"lpmsType":"Aqui_Pago"} |
| Tigo Money | {"lpmsType":"Tigo_Money"} |
| Billetera Personal | {"lpmsType":"Billetera_Personal"} |
| Infonet | {"lpmsType":"Infonet"} |
| Practipago | {"lpmsType":"Practipago"} |
| Wepa | {"lpmsType":"Wepa"} |
| Zimple | {"lpmsType":"Zimple"} |
| Wally | {"lpmsType":"Wally"} |
| Giros Claro | {"lpmsType":"Giros_Claro"} |
| Bank Transfer | {"lpmsType":"BankTransfer"} |
| Type | API | User Flow |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECT | Payment API | Merchant → Payment Page |
| REDIRECT | Checkout API | Merchant → Onerway Checkout → Payment Page |
- DIRECT for custom checkout UI with full control.
- REDIRECT for quick integration with Onerway's hosted payment selection.
Payment Method Details
Best for: Largest payment network in Paraguay.
Aquí Pago is the largest payment collection network, with an extensive network of payment points throughout the country.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Amount | 7,500 PYG |
| Payment Validity | Up to 5 days |
| Confirmation | Immediate |
| Supports Refund | ✅ |
| Supports Chargeback | ❌ |
Best for: Mobile users who want to transact via their phones.
Tigo Money is a widely used payment method in Paraguay, allowing people to send and receive funds through their mobile phones. Users need to register an account, provide identity information, and deposit funds either through authorized agents or between Tigo Money accounts.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Amount | 7,500 PYG |
| Payment Validity | Up to 5 days |
| Confirmation | Immediate |
| Supports Refund | ✅ |
| Supports Chargeback | ❌ |
Best for: Mobile transactions including transfers, service payments, and store purchases.
Billetera Personal allows users to transact via their mobile phones, such as transferring funds to any company, paying for public and private services, making payments in affiliate stores, and recharging balances.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Amount | 7,500 PYG |
| Payment Validity | Up to 5 days |
| Confirmation | Immediate |
| Supports Refund | ✅ |
| Supports Chargeback | ❌ |