\n\n Banco Central do Brasil Unveils Major Pix Expansion with Hybrid Billing, International Integration, and Real‑Time Tax Payments for 2026‑2027 The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) announced a major expansion of its instant payment system Pix, introducing hybrid billing, international integration, and real‑time tax payment capabilities between 2026 and 2027[Read More…]
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