Brazil has become a must-visit destination for tourists, digital nomads, and international professionals alike. In just the first half of 2025, the country welcomed a record-breaking 4.4 million foreign visitors, a clear sign of its growing global appeal. But while Brazil offers stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, navigating local payment methods can still be a challenge, especially for foreigners without a Brazilian bank account.

Fortunately, a new solution offered by Beeteller is enhancing the experience for international visitors: Pix for foreigners in Brazil.

What is Pix?

Pix is Brazil’s real-time payment system, created by the Central Bank in 2020. It allows users to send and receive money instantly, 24/7, using only a phone number, email, or QR code. It’s secure, fast, and has quickly become the most popular payment method in Brazil, surpassing credit cards and cash.

The challenge for foreigners

Until now, Pix was mostly limited to people with Brazilian bank accounts. That meant foreigners visiting the country often had to rely on cash, currency exchange offices, or international cards with high fees and conversion rates. In a country where Pix is accepted at nearly every store, service, and street vendor, this was a major gap in the tourist experience.

How it works?

Thanks to new technology integrations with international financial partners, foreigners can now pay via Pix directly from their banking app abroad. Here’s how it works:

• The user makes a purchase or payment in Brazil.

• Within their partner bank app, they can select Pix as a payment option.

• The payment is processed instantly through a secure API connection, using local currency.

• No physical cash, no credit card swipes. Just a seamless digital experience.

This feature supports payments for purchases and services within Brazil. It does not support remittances or money transfers abroad.

Key benefits

• Pay like a local: use the same payment method as millions of Brazilians.

• Fast and secure: payments are confirmed in seconds and encrypted end to end.

• No physical cash needed: avoid currency exchanges and theft risk.

• Accepted almost everywhere: from supermarkets and taxis to online stores and restaurants.

• Attractive for partners: this is a new product offering for international banks, fintechs, and digital wallets.

A win-win for travelers and businesses

This new Pix feature does more than simplify tourist spending, it opens new opportunities for global banks and fintechs. By offering Pix directly through their platforms, they can attract users traveling to Brazil, enhance customer experience, and expand their footprint in Latin America's most advanced digital payment market.

At the same time, local Brazilian merchants benefit from faster, fee-friendly payments and access to a growing wave of international customers ready to spend.

Ready to tap Into Brazil’s payment wvolution?

Whether you're a traveler heading to Brazil, a fintech exploring new use cases, or a merchant looking to capture tourist revenue, Pix for foreigners is a game-changer. As digital payments continue to reshape Latin America, this innovation helps bridge the gap between global consumers and local commerce.

Want to offer Pix to your international users? Talk to our team and get integrated in just a few days.