Brazil: Central Bank's security measure on Pix keys
Progress
Current status
in force
04 Oct 2025 in force
02 Oct 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Central Bank of Brazil implemented security measure blocking Pix keys used in scams
On 4 October 2025, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) implemented a security measure for blocking Pix keys flagged by participating institutions as being used for scams and fraud. Pix is an instant payment system created by Brazil's Central Bank, allo…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central bank
Central Bank of Brazil announced Pix Installment Regulations
On 2 October 2025, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) announced that Pix Installment Regulations will be published in the last week of October 2025. The rules will apply to financial and payment institutions offering Pix-based credit or payment deferr…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central bank