Yape is the dominant mobile payment app in Peru and is widely accepted even at small local vendors. Getting a local SIM makes it much easier to use. WhatsApp is the primary way Peruvians communicate, so expect hotels, drivers, and tour operators to contact you there. Outside Lima, app coverage can be limited, so download offline maps before heading to Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
Peru's leading mobile payment app, ubiquitous across the country and accepted at street markets, restaurants, and individual vendors via QR code.
Peer-to-peer payment app backed by several Peruvian banks as a competitor to Yape. Widely used for splitting bills.
