With BROU as the first issuer, they have benefits such as Contactless technology for purchases in physical and online stores.
The company Mastercard launched its debit cards so that customers of the Banco República Oriental del Uruguay (BROU), with benefits such as Contactless technology and the objective of advancing in the modernization of payment methods.
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The firm assessed that the cards Mastercard Debit are now available for customers BROU, with an innovative design and the search for users to pay in a more practical, fast and secure way, within the framework of the growth of electronic payment at the national level.


Federico Cofman, Cluster Leader Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay of the leading payment technology company, highlighted the alliance with BROU and stressed that “thanks to Contactless technology, we continue to contribute to the modernization of payment methods in Uruguay, with the highest standards of quality and safety.”
Technology and modernization
At the same time, Mariela Espino, General Manager of BROU, highlighted that “this product brings new functionalities with security and more technology, such as enabling Contactless payments or online purchases”, in coincidence with the imprint that the Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU).
“In addition, our clients have the possibility of requesting their Mastercard Debit through Homebanking (eBROU) and home delivery, a totally remote and self-attended experience,” he said. Espino, while pointing out: “Our bank, as a leader in the Uruguayan financial industry, has the challenge of migrating the largest card park in the country to a highly superior product.”
Among the benefits of the card is the fact of being able to make daily purchases with the possibility of managing money in a simple way since it can be paid physically and online, through the computer or cell phone.
In addition, the firm revealed that it is the only debit card with Purchase Protection insurance with Shipping Coverage in case of theft or accidental damage to what was purchased (during 45 days after the purchase date) or that it is not delivered until 30 days from the purchase date when it comes to online purchases. The authorities specified that the card can be requested from eBROU, but also in any dependency.
Source: Ambito