BRZ CB Pix Procedures, Features

Updated on: May 7, 2025

Latest Event


  • May 5, 2025 BRZ CB Operational Procedure
  • On May 5, 2025, BRZ CB published Instruction 614 to amend Ins. 513, see #224368.
  • Resending payment instructions for the same Automatic Pix charge may be done on the same day of settlement only if an operational failure occurs after the submission.
  • Payment service provider of receiving user may send, upon command from receiving user, a new payment instruction up to 2 days before the scheduled settlement date.
  • Payment service provider of receiving user must resend paymto make new settlement.
  • Under Automatic Pix, the paying user's payment service provider must send the payment order for settlement on the day informed in the payment instruction.
  • Instruction 614 shall come into force on Jun. 16, 2025.

On Apr. 3, BRZ CB announced new Pix features and improvements.

  • BRZ CB announced new Pix features and other improvements to the payment method.
  • Pix in Installments
  • New Pix functionality, this should be available to population, retailers from Sep. 2025.
  • It will allow the paying user to take out credit to allow installment of a Pix transaction.
  • Recipient will have access to full amount, payer will be able to pay in installments.
  • Potential to stimulate the use of Pix in retail for the purchase of higher-value goods and services, benefiting those who do not have access to this type of operation.
  • Pix Parcelado can be used for any type of Pix transaction, which includes transfers.
  • Pix Under Warranty
  • It will allow future Pix receivables to be used as collateral in credit operations.
  • Aims to reduce cost of credit offered to companies, those whose use is more relevant.
  • Aimed at commercial establishments and companies, no changes for individuals.
  • Pix as collateral is expected to be available only in 2026, more complex infrastructure.
  • Special Return Mechanism (MED)
  • Self-Service Applicable only for fraud, scams and crimes, new solution that allows users to dispute Pix transactions in a simple and intuitive way directly through app.
  • 100% digital way, without interacting with the financial institution's customer service.
  • In addition, banks must make the functionality available from October 1, 2025.
  • Completed and Scheduled Transactions
  • Proof of scheduling Pix payment must contain term Pix Schedulin, calendar clock icon.
  • Also, proof of completed payments must contain a check icon, all banks are required.
  • Implemented to combat fake receipt scam, make it easier for identifying transactions.
  • Apr. 30, 2025 BRZ CB Amendments
  • On Apr. 30, 2025, BRZ CB has published Instruction 613 to amend Instruction 511.
  • From Mar. 10 to Jun. 6, 2025, institutions that offer transactional accounts only to legal entity users must forward a form updating intention to offer products, services.
  • The institutions may request the withdrawal of the offer of Automatic Pix, may submit a form updating the intention to offer products and services until Jun. 6, 2025.
  • Revoked item I of the heading of Article 98, of Instruction 511, of Aug. 30, 2024.
  • Instruction 613 comes into force on the date of its publication, i.e. Apr. 30, 2025.
  • May 5, 2025 BRZ CB Operational Procedure
  • On May 5, 2025, BRZ CB published Instruction 614 to amend Ins. 513, see #224368.
  • Resending payment instructions for the same Automatic Pix charge may be done on the same day of settlement only if an operational failure occurs after the submission.
  • Payment service provider of receiving user may send, upon command from receiving user, a new payment instruction up to 2 days before the scheduled settlement date.
  • Payment service provider of receiving user must resend paymto make new settlement.
  • Under Automatic Pix, the paying user's payment service provider must send the payment order for settlement on the day informed in the payment instruction.
  • Instruction 614 shall come into force on Jun. 16, 2025.
Regulators
BRZ CB
Entity Types
B/D; Bank; IA; Inv Co
Reference
Ins 614, 5/5/2025; Ins 613, 4/30/2025; PR, 4/3/2025
Functions
Financial; Fraud; Operations; Reporting; Risk; Treasury
Countries
Brazil
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Deposits; Forex; Fund Mgt; Payments
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Apr 3, 2025
Effective Date
Jun 16, 2025
Rule ID
249588
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
May 5, 2025
Report Section
International