MAR 7 DE MAYO DE 2024 - 14:26hs.
Leonardo Baptista, firm’s CEO

“Pay4Fun's new mobile app will be the star of 2020”

Pay4Fun's CEO, Leonardo Baptista, analyzes the current scenario of Fintechs and the iGaming market in Brazil. The company also promises a 2020 full of new features such as payment by QR code (online and offline), prepaid card, own store with recharge products, billet payments and a mobile app, among other news. “For us, the market is increasingly interesting, challenging and wonderful,” says Baptista.

GMB - How does Pay4Fun see the current scenario of Fintechs in Brazil?
Leonardo Baptista - Very, very good! Very favorable. entral Bank facilitating the entry of new companies to try to make the entire population increasingly bankable.
Of course everything has two sides, and that brings a lot of competition to the market. But then Pay4Fun stands out. Security, quality of service, agility, aggregate service offering and an "omnichannel" solution that puts everything in the user's hands! That's what we've worked for and we're going to work even harder, full of news in 2020.

How is the Brazilian consumer reacting to so many new facilities  of the payment industry?
I understand that getting better, giving value to your money and looking for alternatives other than traditional banks. They want digital banks. They want to pay little (or nothing) fees. They want agility, mobility, no long lines. And they are banking more and more. The person who until recently withdrew his full salary is now operating on card and digital payments. It's beautiful to see it!

What news is Pay4Fun preparing for 2020?
Our Mobile App will be the star of next year. Plus: QR code payment (online and offline payments at specific merchants), prepaid card, own store with recharge products, billet payment, transfer between wallets, and one more little secret for the second half!

How do you see the growth of the Brazilian gaming market?
A wonderful boom! I believe that poker has opened the door, with a great job from dear Igor Federal; now sports betting is one step closer to regulation (I hope they don't repeat the mistakes of the past). Then for casinos and bingos, it will be a natural way. The market needs to be professionalized and have clear rules for all sectors.
Pay4Fun is already ready to serve and work in this market. Our payment model will also serve the physical terminals. Do you imagine the Brazilian consumer can use their Pay4Fun wallet for online games, pay the restaurant, go to a poker house or receive get a prize in a QR code reading? We already have several partnerships signed and more are coming. We do well. We do it straight. We do it right. We do it with pleasure.

Pay4Fun is the payment method of choice for integrating various international gaming platforms. Tell us how it happened and what are the new perspectives of the company.
Since 2004, working in the entertainment industry, I have been realizing and analyzing this gap in the online payments area. This gaming market is based on relationship and trust.
Fortunately, we have set up a group of partners who have these characteristics, both in the gaming and financial markets. We start from a simple premise: let's do it the right way. Proof of this is that we went through and continue to go through various KYC processes, both national and international, with praise. We have already worked with some industry giants and others are coming. Increasingly interesting, challenging and wonderful!

How does Pay4Fun project its growth as an eWallet in many other market segments?
Like any other Fintech, we always strive to improve our product, provide great customer service (we offer Chat 24/7), and count on excellent contributors. The market is very segmented, and we want to participate on many fronts. Some will require large investments, we are looking for partners interested in betting on this market.
With the consolidation of new features and the customer base we become interesting for any e-commerce.
After all Pay4Fun is so easy, it's even fun. And in the end, that's what we all want. Fun and ease, with safety, agility and quality service!

Source: Games Magazine Brasil