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From Galaxy to iPhone, Navigating the Unexpected Hurdles

Today I'm not going to talk about payments, but about my transition from the Samsung S line to the iPhone! I was trying to keep my postings focused on payments, but having my iPhone screen scratched in less than two weeks had me thinking. To all Apple and Samsung fans, I am not an MKBHD, but I know what I...

What to Expect from the Payment Industry: Possible Trends for 2024

New technology, as well as how people react to and interact with innovation, have compelled organizations across industries to seek updates on a regular basis. In my article today, I'll discuss what I believe will happen in the payments sector over the next few years. High-personalization in the Payment Experience According to McKinsey, 71% of customers want companies to give a...

PIX MED: A Pix Superhero Rescuing Users from Fraudulent Schemes

PIX MED (Mecanismo Especial de Devolução) is an exclusive Pix mechanism designed to smooth out fund reimbursements in the event of fraud, providing victims a better chance of retrieving their money. It is like a chargeback for PIX transactions.Here is the drill: Users that have been taken advantage of by fraud, scams, or other illegal activity have 80 days...

Game On: Brazil’s Betting Industry Overhaul and Its Impact on Operators and Users

I'll share the scoop on what's next in payment processing for sports betting in Brazil, how it impacts operators, users, and most importantly, how it's opening up new opportunities. If you've been around the payment block for a while, but sports betting is a bit of a mystery, you might find this article interesting. Currently, in the Brazilian market, we...

Merchants will offer even more benefits for using PIX in e-commerce transactions in 2024

PIX acceptance has progressively increased, and merchants now offer discounts or free shipping to clients who choose to pay using a QR code. In the beginning of January, almost 50% of big brand name stores offered some type of benefit if the shopper chose to use PIX. The movement pro PIX is growing because it has lower per transaction costs,...

Online betting is drawing in young people

Sports betting is on the rise in Brazil, as revealed by the latest Datafolha survey released this Saturday (13). The study discloses that 15% of Brazilians admit to betting or placing sports bets online, commonly known as “bets”. This trend is particularly noticeable among young people and men, with a third (30%) of Brazilians aged 16 to 24 reporting involvement...

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Update: Pix Automático Release Delayed to June 2025

Banco Central released a note stating that the release...

Contactless Payments with PIX Are Here

I've got great news for all PIX fans! PIX...

A Batalha Entre Cartões de Crédito e PIX: O Que Está em Jogo?

Essas são as "headlines" de notícias sobre cartão de...

Benefícios dos Cartões de Crédito: Serão Eles Superados pelo PIX?

Quem trabalha com meios de pagamento está sempre conversando...

PIX se Torna Referência Global em Tecnologia de Pagamentos

Pix caminha para se tornar global: Lembram da empolgação...

Fast forward: The Revolution in Boleto Settlement Times

It's the hot topic of conversation, but let me...