Although PIX has been in the spotlight for the past few months, there are quite a few misconceptions about it. For some, it is not clear what it does, who can use it, where it works, how much it costs, what type of services you can buy with it, and if it will supersede other payment methods. In this...

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...

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 (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...

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...

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,...