The Central Bank revealed on Monday that Pix, the instant payment system, hit a new record of daily transactions last Friday, day 5. According to the institution, a staggering 224.2 million transactions were recorded in just 24 hours, surpassing the previous mark of 206.8 million, reached on June 7 this year.
In addition to the number of transactions, the total amount handled by Pix also reached a historical level for a single day: R$ 119.4 billion. This amount shows the growing adoption and confidence of Brazilians in this payment modality.
In an official statement, the Central Bank highlighted the relevance of Pix as a public digital infrastructure, capable of promoting financial inclusion, fostering innovation and boosting competition in the payment services sector in Brazil.
Pix, launched in November 2020, has consolidated itself as an agile, safe and practical alternative for transfers and payments, conquering millions of users throughout the country.Ease of use, availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and free for individuals have been determining factors for its rapid popularization.
With the new record, Pix reaffirms its transformative role in the national financial scenario, simplifying transactions, reducing costs and expanding access to banking services for the population. Industry experts predict that the growth trend of Pix should continue in the coming months, as more companies and consumers adopt this innovative form of payment.
With information from This is Money
