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Bradesco for Shopify merchants targeting Brazil

Increase Brazil checkout conversion with Bradesco

Bradesco provides a reliable bank transfer option for Brazilian consumers, enhancing payment accessibility for local merchants.

Built for stronger local trust and smoother checkout in Brazil.

As a bank transfer method, Bradesco is specifically designed for the Brazilian market. While it supports full refunds, it does not offer recurring payments or one-click checkout, making it ideal for straightforward transactions.

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Bradesco payment method guide for Shopify merchants targeting BR

Trusted Brazil Payment Method

Brazil focusLocal favouriteHigh conversion in Brazil

Payment Method Details

Market Fit

Primary marketBrazil
Consumer currencyBRL
Merchant availabilityBrazil

Capabilities

Refund supportSupports full refunds only.
Recurring supportNot supported
Settlement currencyBRL

Brazil focus

Strong local relevance for merchants targeting Brazil.

Standard coverage

Standard payment coverage without an additional assurance layer.

Secure authentication

Uses a secure flow to complete the customer payment step.

Bank Transfer positioning

Bank Transfer with strong domestic checkout fit for Brazil.

PCI-aware payment infrastructure
Secure bank authentication
No unnecessary card-detail exposure

Conversion insight

Why Bradesco can improve local checkout performance

A local payment method can remove hesitation at the final payment step. For merchants selling into Brazil, the gain is usually less about adding another button and more about matching buyer expectation, pricing context, and local checkout trust.

Market fit

Brazil

Designed for local checkout familiarity in Brazil.

Currency readiness

BRL

Supports local pricing expectations and payment operations.

Checkout confidence

Standard

Built to reduce friction and improve payment trust at the final step.

Payment stack strategy

Local + global balance

The strongest setup usually combines a trusted local method with broader international coverage. For Brazil, that often means leading with Bradesco while keeping cards and PayPal available for wider buyer preference coverage.

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What Bradesco is

Bradesco is a prominent bank transfer payment method in Brazil.

Bradesco allows Shopify merchants to accept payments through bank transfers, a popular method in Brazil.

This payment method is tailored for the Brazilian market, ensuring local consumers have a familiar and trusted payment option.

Market Focus

Exclusively available for the Brazilian market.

Payment Type

Operates as a bank transfer method.

Refund Capability

Supports full refunds only.

Why Bradesco matters

Bradesco is significant for merchants targeting Brazilian consumers.

Local Relevance

Aligns with Brazilian consumer payment preferences.

Trustworthy Option

Bank transfers are a trusted payment method in Brazil.

Refund Support

Enables full refunds, providing flexibility for merchants.

Simple Integration

Facilitates straightforward payment processing.

How Bradesco works

The payment flow involves a straightforward bank transfer process.

1

Customer selects the method

The customer chooses Bradesco as their payment option during checkout.

2

Initiate Bank Transfer

The customer initiates a bank transfer through their Bradesco account.

3

Payment Processing

The bank processes the transfer, confirming the transaction.

4

Merchant receives confirmation

The merchant receives confirmation of payment completion.

When to use Bradesco

Bradesco is best suited for merchants with specific needs.

Ideal scenarios

  • Brazilian market
  • Single transactions
  • Full refund capability

Not ideal

  • Merchants needing recurring or subscription-based billing
  • Checkouts requiring a one-click saved-payment-method flow

Merchant considerations

Consider these factors before enabling Bradesco.

Market Limitation

Only available for merchants and consumers in Brazil.

Feature Limitations

Lacks support for recurring and one-click payments.

Refund Policy

Supports only full refunds, no partial refunds.

Integration

Ensure compatibility with your current Shopify setup.

Consumer Familiarity

Best suited for consumers familiar with bank transfers.

Compare Bradesco with common alternatives

Bradesco is the best choice when local checkout fit in Brazil matters more than generic international coverage.

MethodBest for
BradescoBest choice
Brazil local sales
Boleto Bancario
Boleto Bancario coverage
Itau
Itau coverage

Integration pathway

Enable via your processor

Add the method through your payment service provider or processor configuration.

Connect it to Shopify checkout

Configure the Shopify-compatible payment flow so customers can see the method at checkout.

Optimise with CartDNA

Use CartDNA to prioritise local relevance, compare payment fit, and improve checkout performance.

Popular questions

Frequently asked questions about Bradesco for Shopify

What is Bradesco on Shopify?
Bradesco is a bank transfer payment method available to Shopify merchants in Brazil.
Who should offer Bradesco?
Merchants targeting Brazilian consumers who prefer bank transfers should offer Bradesco.
Does Bradesco support recurring payments?
No, Bradesco does not support recurring payments.
Does Bradesco support one-click checkout?
No, Bradesco does not support one-click checkout.
What should merchants review before enabling Bradesco?
Merchants should review their market focus, ensure compatibility with their Shopify setup, and understand the limitations of Bradesco's features.

Increase Brazil conversions with Bradesco

Enable local payments and reduce checkout drop-off.

Bradesco offers a reliable payment method for the Brazilian market, complementing other payment options. CartDNA helps streamline the integration process, ensuring a seamless experience for merchants and consumers alike. Start optimising in minutes with your existing Shopify setup.