Pagos con Pix
Cardflo admite Pix, el sistema de pago instantáneo de Brasil, lo que permite a los comerciantes aceptar pagos en tiempo real directamente desde las cuentas bancarias de los clientes.
Esta integración proporciona acceso a un mercado de rápido crecimiento, ofreciendo un método de transacción seguro y eficiente que mejora la conversión y reduce la fricción en el pago.
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La visión general
Pix is the instant payment infrastructure developed and managed by the Central Bank of Brazil, functioning as a real-time account-to-account transfer mechanism.
Since its launch in late 2020, it has become a primary method for digital transactions in the Brazilian market, often displacing traditional credit card and boleto bancário volumes.
The system operates via a 24/7 technical framework, allowing users to initiate payments using a QR code, a dedicated Pix Key, or copy-and-paste codes.
For merchants, Pix sits within the wider payment stack as an Alternative Payment Method that requires integration through an acquirer or PSP capable of facilitating Brazilian Reais (BRL) settlement.
This method bypasses traditional card scheme loops, potentially reducing the intermediary steps between customer authorisation and merchant settlement.
Its adoption is driven by high mobile penetration and the mandates of the Brazilian financial regulatory environment, making it a critical component for any cross-border merchant targeting the South American region.
Cómo funciona
Payment Initiation at Checkout
When a customer selects Pix at the checkout, the merchant's gateway communicates with the Brazilian PSP to generate a unique QR code or a text-based Pix string.
This payload contains the transaction value, expiry time, and receipt details necessary for the Central Bank's instant payment system to identify the specific order.
Customer Authentication and Authorisation
The customer opens their banking application and scans the QR code or pastes the string. They authenticate the transaction within their bank's secure environment, often using biometrics or a PIN.
This bank-led authentication satisfies local security requirements and ensures the customer has sufficient funds in their account before proceeding.
Real Time Fund Transfer
The Central Bank of Brazil's DICT (Identifier Cache Directory) validates the Pix Key, and the funds are moved instantly from the payer's account to the recipient's account.
This transfer occurs within the SPI (Instant Payments System) infrastructure, ensuring the transaction is finalised and irrevocable in a matter of seconds.
Notification and Webhook Confirmation
Upon successful transfer, the Brazilian PSP sends an asynchronous notification to the merchant's gateway.
The gateway then triggers a webhook to update the merchant's order management system, marking the transaction as paid and allowing for immediate digital delivery or physical fulfilment of the goods or services.
Por qué importa
Market Penetration in Brazil
Pix has achieved significant ubiquity across Brazil, reaching a large demographic that may not have access to international credit cards or who prefer to avoid debt instruments.
For merchants, supporting Pix is often necessary to compete in the Brazilian e-commerce landscape, as it is frequently the preferred method for millions of active consumers who prioritise the speed and security of mobile banking transfers.
Reduced Settlement Latency
Standard credit card processing in Brazil often involves long settlement cycles, sometimes exceeding 30 days for local acquirers. Pix operates on a real-time basis, meaning funds are typically cleared and available to the merchant or their local representative far faster than traditional methods.
This can improve cash flow management and reduce the dependency on expensive receivables discounting or financing.
Lower Transactional Rejection Rates
Unlike card payments that may suffer from soft declines due to anti-fraud filters or credit limits, Pix transactions are push-payments initiated by the user. This flow generally results in higher successful authorisation rates.
Because the customer must have the balance available to complete the transfer, the risk of non-payment or subsequent chargebacks related to 'insufficient funds' is fundamentally eliminated.
Casos de uso
Cross-border E-commerce
International retailers selling digital or physical goods into Brazil can use Pix to increase local conversion. It allows these merchants to compete with local entities by providing a familiar checkout experience while managing BRL to USD or EUR conversion through their PSP.
Digital Subscriptions and Gaming
For services requiring low-friction top-ups or monthly access, Pix offers a fast way for users to fund accounts. The instant nature of the payment is particularly beneficial for gaming platforms where users demand immediate access to credits or virtual items.
Travel and Hospitality
Travel agencies and airlines use Pix to confirm bookings instantly without the risk of card reversals. Given the high average transaction value in travel, the lower percentage fees of Pix compared to credit cards can result in significant margin protection.
En cifras
This reflects the typical success range for push-payments in Brazil where funds are verified instantly, compared to lower rates for international card processing.
This refers to the industry-standard time for the Central Bank of Brazil to move funds between participating financial institutions within the SPI network.
Merchants often observe this range of reduction in processing fees when shifting volume from domestic credit cards to Pix, depending on their existing interchange profile.
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Lo que obtienes con Pagos con Pix
- Integración directa con la red de pago instantáneo Pix de Brasil.
- Procesamiento y liquidación de transacciones en tiempo real.
- Acceso a una gran y creciente base de consumidores brasileños.
- Costos de procesamiento de pagos reducidos en comparación con los métodos tradicionales.
- Seguridad mejorada a través de códigos QR y autenticación de Pix Key.
- Tasas de conversión mejoradas a través de una opción de pago local popular.
- Support for both mobile-first and desktop-based checkout flows via secure QR authentication.
- Integration with local KYC and AML protocols through established Brazilian financial institution partnerships.
- Real-time payment status updates via robust webhook notifications for automated order fulfilment.
- Full compatibility with Brazilian regulatory standards and LGPD data protection requirements.
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Preguntas sobre Pagos con Pix
¿Qué es Pix y cómo funciona?
Pix es un sistema de pago instantáneo desarrollado por el Banco Central de Brasil. Permite a individuos y empresas realizar y recibir pagos en tiempo real, 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana, utilizando códigos QR o 'Pix Keys' vinculados a cuentas bancarias.
Este sistema facilita transferencias de fondos inmediatas.
¿Por qué los comerciantes deberían ofrecer pagos con Pix?
Ofrecer pagos con Pix es crucial para los comerciantes que se dirigen al mercado brasileño. Es un método de pago ampliamente adoptado y preferido, lo que garantiza tasas de conversión más altas y satisfacción del cliente.
Pix también reduce los costos de transacción y proporciona confirmación instantánea del pago, lo que agiliza las operaciones.
¿Es Pix seguro para transacciones de alto valor?
Pix incorpora sólidas medidas de seguridad exigidas por el Banco Central de Brasil, incluidos protocolos de cifrado y autenticación.
Si bien los límites pueden ser establecidos por los bancos individuales, se considera seguro para varios valores de transacción, lo que ofrece un carril de pago fiable para los comerciantes.
Is 3-D Secure required for Pix transactions?
No, 3-D Secure is a protocol specific to card-based transactions (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) Pix uses its own authentication layer mediated by the customer's banking app.
Because the user must log in to their bank and authorise the transfer using their existing security credentials (such as MFA or biometrics), it provides a level of security comparable to or exceeding SCA requirements in other jurisdictions.
This reduces the friction of extra passwords or redirections often associated with card-based 3DS flows.
How does Pix handle currency conversion for cross-border retailers?
For a merchant based outside Brazil, the checkout displays the price in BRL. The Pix infrastructure processes the local currency.
The gateway or PSP facilitating the transaction manages the FX conversion. The merchant receives their settlement in their chosen functional currency.
The exchange rate is usually determined at the time of the transaction or according to a daily rate set by the acquirer. It is essential for merchants to analyse the spread and any associated FX fees to understand the total cost of acceptance.
What data is required from the consumer to complete a Pix payment?
To initiate a Pix payment, the consumer typically only needs to provide their CPF (Brazilian tax ID) or name at the point of checkout, depending on the merchant's KYB/AML requirements.
The actual payment is performed by scanning a QR code or using a Pix key entry.
This minimal data entry at the checkout stage reduces cart abandonment, as the customer does not need to manually enter long card numbers, expiry dates, or CVV codes, which are prone to manual error.
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