RTGS.global and Bamboo will combine real-time settlement infrastructure with local Latin American payment capabilities for regulated businesses
Cross-border payments have become a critical operating issue for iGaming companies expanding across Latin America, where fast deposits, seamless withdrawals, treasury efficiency and local payment access can directly affect customer conversion and retention. RTGS.global and Bamboo have announced a strategic partnership designed to enhance cross-border payment capabilities for financial institutions, payment providers and businesses operating across the region, including those supporting regulated iGaming activity.
The partnership combines RTGS.global’s next-generation cross-border payment infrastructure with Bamboo’s local payment network across Latin America. Through the agreement, participating organisations will be able to access local payment rails and currencies more efficiently, supporting faster movement of funds across one of the global gaming industry’s most dynamic growth regions. Industry coverage of the announcement confirms that coverage includes Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and Mexico.
Latin America has become a priority region for global iGaming expansion, supported by regulatory development, rising digital payment adoption and growing participation in online entertainment. However, operators expanding across multiple countries continue to face fragmented payment infrastructure, complex currency management and reliance on slower or more expensive correspondent banking networks.
The new partnership is intended to address those challenges by combining global settlement infrastructure with local execution. Bamboo will provide access to local payment capabilities across key Latin American markets, while RTGS.global’s network will enable participating organisations to benefit from real-time settlement, enhanced liquidity management and more streamlined cross-border payment execution.
The payment complexity is particularly relevant to regulated iGaming operators. In competitive online casino and sportsbook markets, users increasingly expect instant or near-instant deposits and rapid withdrawals, while operators need treasury systems capable of handling multiple currencies, local payment methods and regulatory obligations across different jurisdictions. Bamboo positions its platform around cross-border payments for global merchants, combining local expertise, alternative payment methods and technology to help merchants expand across borders.
The region’s payment landscape is also becoming more diverse. Bamboo’s documentation highlights support for payment methods across Latin America, including cards, bank transfers and alternative payment methods through a single API, with examples such as PSE and wallets in Colombia, SPEI and cash payment options in Mexico, and country-specific payout requirements across regional markets.
The commercial backdrop is a growing need for infrastructure that can connect global businesses to local payment ecosystems. Bamboo says its proprietary infrastructure supports more than 200 payment methods and connects to a network of more than 600 banks and financial institutions, while its local-market positioning is built around helping global businesses operate as local players across complex, fast-growing markets.
Felipe Hillard, Chief Commercial Officer at RTGS.global, said:
“Latin America represents one of the most exciting growth opportunities for the global iGaming industry, but operators continue to face significant challenges when moving money efficiently across borders. Market expectations around deposits and withdrawals have never been higher, while operators are managing increasingly complex payment and treasury requirements across multiple markets. By partnering with Bamboo, we’re helping create a more connected payments ecosystem that enables faster settlement, improved liquidity management and more efficient access to local payment infrastructure throughout the region.”
The partnership will support operators and payment providers serving regulated markets by reducing friction in cross-border transactions and improving operational efficiency. The companies said the infrastructure will also support wider payment flows across sectors including e-commerce, digital products and services, and financial services.
RTGS.global’s platform connects financial institutions through a single integration, enabling real-time cross-border payments, foreign exchange and interoperability across global markets. Combined with Bamboo’s local market expertise and payment connectivity, the partnership is designed to provide a more efficient route into key Latin American payment corridors.
Greg Cornwell, Chief Revenue Officer at Bamboo, said:
“Latin America continues to see strong investment and growth across digital industries, increasing demand for payment infrastructure that is efficient, reliable and connected to local markets. Through our partnership with RTGS.global, we are combining deep local expertise with innovative cross-border settlement capabilities to help financial institutions, payment providers and regulated businesses move funds more efficiently across the region.”
For the iGaming sector, the agreement reflects a broader shift in payments from back-office utility to strategic infrastructure. As Latin American regulation continues to evolve, operators will increasingly need payment partners that can support local compliance, currency management, settlement speed and scalable market entry. The RTGS.global and Bamboo partnership positions both companies to serve that demand as regulated online gaming, e-commerce and digital services continue to expand across the region.
