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Pix has arrived in the UK

Pix has arrived in the UK

16 de jul. de 2026

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This launch marks another step in Beeteller's mission to help global merchants serve Brazilian customers through the payment method they know and trust most.

Brazilian customers generate approximately £590 million in annual spending across the UK, representing a market that continues to grow as tourism rebounds and the Brazilian community abroad expands. Yet many merchants still depend exclusively on international card payments, exposing customers to hidden fees, foreign exchange surprises, and unnecessary checkout friction that directly impacts conversion rates.

Instead of forcing Brazilian customers to pay through expensive international card rails, merchants can now offer a payment experience that feels local to the consumer while receiving settlement in their own local currency.

For UK businesses looking to increase conversion rates, reduce payment costs, and attract Brazilian customers, the expansion of Beeteller's International Pix network creates access to an underserved, high-value market with virtually no additional operational complexity.

How Beeteller's International Pix works

The experience is simple for both sides of the transaction. At checkout, the customer selects Pix as their preferred payment method. Instead of paying with an international credit card, they scan a QR Code using their banking app and complete the payment instantly in Brazilian Reais (BRL).

Behind the scenes, Beeteller manages the entire cross-border payment flow. The exchange rate is calculated in real time, ensuring complete pricing transparency before the customer confirms the payment. Unlike traditional international card transactions, there are no hidden foreign exchange markups or Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) surprises appearing after checkout.

For merchants, the process is equally straightforward. While the customer pays in BRL, the business receives the funds directly in British Pounds (GBP) through T+1 settlement, without having to manage currency exchange, foreign bank accounts, or additional reconciliation processes.

The result is a payment experience that benefits both sides of the transaction. Brazilian consumers enjoy the familiarity, speed, and convenience of Pix, while merchants gain access to a faster, lower-cost payment infrastructure designed specifically for cross-border commerce.

Brazilians are already in the UK — and growing

Brazilian spending in the country represents an estimated £590 million market, driven by both tourism and a growing resident population. As travel between Brazil and the UK continues to recover and international commerce becomes increasingly digital, businesses that remove payment barriers are well positioned to capture a larger share of this demand.

The opportunity is divided across two highly attractive audiences:

  • 350,000 Brazilian tourists visit the UK, generating approximately £440 million in annual spending.

  • More than 200,000 Brazilian residents contribute an additional £150 million in consumer spending every year.

Together, these audiences represent customers who are already highly engaged with digital payments. In Brazil, Pix has become the country's preferred payment method, transforming how people shop, transfer money, and pay for services. For many Brazilians, using Pix it’s the default payment experience.

This creates an important opportunity for merchants.

When Brazilian customers encounter a familiar payment method at checkout, the purchasing experience becomes more intuitive and transparent. They know exactly how much they are paying in Brazilian Reais before confirming the transaction, without worrying about unexpected exchange rate markups or additional card fees that often appear only after the purchase has been completed.

With International Pix now available in the UK through Beeteller, businesses have a direct pathway to connect with millions in Brazilian purchasing power using the payment method those consumers trust most.

The Future of International Pix starts here

For businesses that serve Brazilian tourists, payments should never be a barrier to a sale.

As Pix continues to shape the way Brazilians pay for goods and services, offering the payment method they already know and trust has become an opportunity to deliver a more familiar purchasing experience while attracting a growing international audience.

Whether you operate a restaurant, hotel, retail store, tourist attraction, transportation service, or any business that welcomes brazilian visitors, accepting Pix can help remove payment friction and create a smoother experience for them from the moment they reach the checkout.

As Beeteller continues expanding its International Pix network beyond Latin America, the United Kingdom is the latest step in making local payments available wherever Brazilian travelers go.

Ready to offer Pix to your Brazilian customers?

Learn how Beeteller can help your business start accepting International Pix and deliver the payment experience millions of Brazilians already use every day.

Discover Beeteller's International Pix solution: https://beeteller.com/international-pix/

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Ombudsman: 0800-000-5158

Monday to Friday from 8am to 12pm and from 1pm to 6pm, Brasília time (GMT-3), except holidays.

Support: +55 (67) 4042-3050
Ombudsman: 0800-000-5158

Monday to Friday from 8am to 12pm and from 1pm to 6pm, Brasília time (GMT-3), except holidays.