Brazil: Central Bank of Brazil adopted regulation on authorisation, penalties and fraud-prevention measures in Pix payment scheme including cybersecurity regulation

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Central Bank of Brazil adopted regulation on authorisation, penalties and fraud-prevention measures in Pix payment scheme including cybersecurity regulation

On 26 September 2025, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) adopted Resolution No. 506, amending Resolution No. 1 of 12 August 2020 to introduce cybersecurity provisions in the Pix payment scheme. The resolution establishes that Pix participants may only…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank

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2025-09-26
adopted

On 26 September 2025, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) adopted Resolution No. 506, amending Resolut…

2025-09-30
in grace period

On 30 September 2025, Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) Resolution No. 506 entered into force following …