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Brazil, ECB studying instant payments link in potential first cross-border move for Pix, sources say
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Brazil's central bank and the European Central Bank are exploring a potential link between Brazil's Pix instant payments system and Europe's TIPS platform, possibly launching a pilot in 2028. This would mark the first cross-border expansion of Pix, a fast and low-cost payment system that has transformed Brazil's payment landscape.
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You can anticipate new opportunities in cross-border payments as Brazil and the ECB prepare to link Pix with European systems. This tie-up will open doors for you to build solutions bridging Latin America's dominant payment network with Europe.
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