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Replacing cash with digital payments in Argentina

MODO is one of the most popular fintech apps in Argentina, with over 5 million users. It has been praised for its ease of use, security, and convenience. In 2022, MODO was awarded the "Best Mobile Payment App" by the World Fintech Awards.

Client
MODO
Year
2021-2023
Country
Argentina
Industry
Fintech
Service
MVP

Outcomes

+100MM
Transactions
+10MM
App downloads
3MM
Active users
4.8
Apps rating
These metrics and outcomes are derived from the first four years following the product's release.

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A 360 payment gesture

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Paisanos
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Smartphone screen showing a banking app interface with two account balances, action buttons labeled Enviar, Pedir, Pagar, and a promotions section partially visible.
Group of four people sitting at an outdoor table with drinks and food, one woman paying contactless with her phone to a waiter holding a card reader.

MODO is a groundbreaking digital wallet in Argentina, backed by a consortium of over 30 major banks in the country. This unique collaboration among Argentina's leading financial institutions was designed to offer a unified and secure platform for managing payments and financial transactions. By integrating the services of these banks, MODO provides users with a seamless experience, allowing them to connect multiple bank accounts, make transfers, and pay with ease, all within a single app..

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Illustration of a person smiling and engaging with a smartphone, surrounded by colorful sparkles and a large green sphere.A collection of various app icons including a blue square with white letter M, a green icon with a face outline, a white icon with shaking hands, and others on a white background.

When MODO approached Paisanos, they were under immense pressure to launch their product as quickly as possible, with only the backend developed and no existing user interface or brand identity. They were entering a highly competitive market dominated by established players like Mercado Pago, making it essential to create a product that could stand out both in design and functionality.

We decided to create a design system based on the 3 core features that the product will offer to customers. Send money, ask for money and pay with a QR code. The goal was to create a pattern for each vertical, applied to the product as well as communication.

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Three vertical panels in blue tones with the words Enviá, Pedí, and Pagá, each above a vertical toggle switch with check marks.
Hands holding a smartphone and a payment terminal, both displaying QR codes for a digital payment transaction.Three vertical progress bars of increasing height with upward arrows on the first two and a checkmark on the tallest bar.
Graphic with words in rounded black, white, blue, and green shapes: 1 efectivo conectá #holamodo bancos dinero billetera.
Mobile app navigation menu with four icons labeled Inicio, Promos, Billetera, and Más, with Inicio highlighted.

In the branding process for MODO, we played a pivotal role by assembling a top-tier team to ensure the product's identity was both visually and sonically compelling.

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Nine white digital and financial icons on a black background including upload arrow, percentage badge, bank building, QR code, chat bubble, financial chart, fingerprint, face recognition, and dollar coin.Three vertical progress bars of increasing height with upward arrows on the first two and a checkmark on the tallest bar.
Diagram explaining bank card elements with a Santander account card showing balance $93,500.50, account type Caja de Ahorro, and features like bank logo, bank name, favorite star icon, available balance, account type, last 4 account digits, and hide balance icon.
Man paying at a café using a mobile phone to make a contactless payment with a card reader held by a barista wearing an apron.
Red Hat Display Bold font showcasing uppercase and lowercase alphabets, numbers 0 to 9, and currency symbols.
Four mobile screens showing steps of a money transfer app: selecting recipient, entering amount, confirming transfer, and successful transfer screen with WhatsApp notification option.
Text in Spanish: All your accounts and cards in one place, with availability on MODO app, App Store, and Google Play icons.
User interface showing multiple selectable bank account options labeled Galicia CC 1234 with balances, some accounts partially obscured, some with 'Información no disponible' status, and various selection states including checked and highlighted.
Hand holding smartphone displaying a confirmation screen for sending $10,600 to María Martínez from a Galicia bank account.
A user interface card showing a McDonald's avatar, title 'McDonalds', description 'Pagaste' with time 10:30, and amount -$2.950 with a heart reaction button, alongside a numbered guide explaining each element.
Browser address bar showing URL https://www.modo.com with a stylized M logo on a dark background.
Two sections showing user avatars and brand logos as visual identifiers for interaction and brand recognition in the MODO ecosystem.
Four horizontal colored bars featuring MODO logos and text 'Enviar dinero MODO' and 'Pagar con MODO,' alongside bank logos from Galicia, Santander, Maestro, and BBVA respectively.
Smiling man with short dark hair wearing a black shirt in front of a light blurred background.

“The Paisanos team has an open mind for creativity while also understanding the business.”

Message from Rafael Soto  |  CEO at MODO