Peanut is an instant global P2P payment tool built around βdigital dollars,β with a particular focus on solving the problem that foreigners in Latin America often cannot use local payment networks. According to the materials, it lets users scan Mercado Pago QR codes in Argentina and send Pix payments in Brazil, without needing a local ID or local bank account; passport-based verification is enough for the relevant checks.
Peanut highlights cross-border sending and receiving across 140+ countries and 50+ currencies, but its local spending capabilities are currently concentrated mainly in Argentina and Brazil: Argentina supports Mercado Pago QR and some ATM QR cash withdrawals, while Brazil supports Pix and QR-code payments. Funding methods include SEPA, ACH, Wire, as well as USDC/USDT, with support for networks such as Solana, Arbitrum, Base, Tron, and Ethereum. P2P transfers can also be completed via WhatsApp, SMS, or QR code, and the recipient does not necessarily need to have Peanut installed in advance.
The fee structure is relatively clear: Peanut says it does not charge explicit fees for top-ups, payments, withdrawals, sending, receiving, or account maintenance, though third-party banks or ATMs may charge separately. The real cost comes from FX spreads charged by exchange-rate providers, for example around 0.50% for EUR/USD and around 0.80% for USD to ARS/BRL. Its FX pitch is that it uses the cripto dolar market rate, claiming an advantage of roughly 2β11% in Argentina compared with MEP/credit card rates, and in Brazil it can avoid part of the IOF cost, saving up to 3.5%. Both Mercado Pago QR and Pix are presented as instant-settlement options.
Peanut uses a non-custodial model, with funds held in usersβ self-custodial smart accounts. Transactions require authorization via Passkeys combined with Face ID, Touch ID, or a password, and private keys are stored in the phoneβs Secure Enclave. For KYC, everyday P2P use is not mandatory, but bank connections and Peanut Card require verification. Identity processing is handled by Persona, which the materials state has SOC2 Type 2, GDPR, and ISO 27001-related credentials. Peanut also says it connects to banks and local payment networks through licensed partners, but it does not disclose its own license number.
The main advantages are low costs, a localized payment experience, no need for DNI/CPF, and dual access via both bank rails and crypto. It is especially suitable for digital nomads, freelancers, and cross-border payment users living long-term in Argentina or Brazil. The downsides are that local payment coverage remains limited, Latin America has a monthly limit of USD 2,000, FX advantages fluctuate with market conditions, and users need to assess digital-asset tax and regulatory risks on their own.
The materials do not provide information on mainland China network access, RMB funding, or KYC support for Chinese users, so China accessibility is unknown. For traditional cross-border remittances, users may compare Wise, PayPal, Revolut, and Western Union. Those who can tolerate the operational risks of digital assets may also consider options such as Binance P2P.
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