# Venezuela
**URL:** https://community.rapyd.net/t/venezuela/91
**Category:** 💸 Fintech Exchange
**Created:** [April 5, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.rapyd.net/t/venezuela/91 "2021-04-05T14:26:02Z")
**Posts on this page:** 2
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### Author:  [@talsk](https://community.rapyd.net/u/talsk)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.rapyd.net/t/venezuela/91/1 "2021-04-05T14:26:02Z")
Hi,
Do you operate in Venezuela? and how do you deal with inflation?
There is a need for alternative payment methods in the country, because of the economic and humanitarian crisis.
Thank you,
Tal
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### Author:  [@Community\_Team](https://community.rapyd.net/u/Community_Team)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.rapyd.net/t/venezuela/91/2 "2021-04-05T19:21:14Z")
Thanks @talsk for posting! We do not currently operate in Venezuela. I share the following with anyone looking for what countries we operate in.
1. Our [Local Payments](https://www.rapyd.net/network/countries-and-payments/) page displays our payment methods by country
2. When you sign up in [Client Portal](https://dashboard.rapyd.net/sign-up) you can search your available country in the dropdown during the sign up process.
3. Anyone with an account in Client Portal can look for more countries under _My Account \> Settings \> Payment Methods or Payout Methods_.
Can you help me understand your question regarding inflation?
I think this can be a massive topic, but in general ecommerce can help lower prices through more a competitive marketplace and more payment methods. Rapyd’s [Payment with FX](https://docs.rapyd.net/build-with-rapyd/docs/payment-with-fx) may help bring in more merchants and increase cross-boarder transactions.
I think in the case of Venezuela, the solutions extend beyond hyperinflation to mitigating risk, and navigating government restrictions in a volatile economic and political climate.
I agree with you the need for alternative payment methods. I would love to continue this conversation and share more thoughts or resources on this.
Glad to be a part of the Rapyd community with you!