PagBrasil wins Platinum award for Pix for international payments at Fintech Americas Financial Innovators Awards 2025

PagBrasil won first place among 120 projects in the Financial Inclusion category. This prestigious recognition highlights our pioneering work in cross-border payments.
 

In this article, you will learn more about: 

 

1. PagBrasil’s Pix for international payments Takes the Spotlight 
2. About the Fintech Americas Financial Innovators Awards
3. Why Pix for international payments Stood Out 
4. Partnerships Powering Pix for international payments 
5. Event Details: Fintech Americas Miami 2025 
6. How to Connect with PagBrasil? 

 

1. PagBrasil’s Pix for international payments Takes the Spotlight

 

PagBrasil has won the Platinum Award in the Financial Inclusion Category at Fintech Americas Financial Innovators Awards 2025. This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to revolutionizing global payments with Pix for international payments, a game-changing solution that enables Brazilian consumers to seamlessly make payments abroad.

Pix for international payments is a groundbreaking solution that expands Brazil’s Pix instant payment system beyond national borders, enabling Brazilian travelers to seamlessly use their favorite payment method overseas. Since PagBrasil first implemented it in Uruguay in 2023, Pix for international payments has quickly gained traction, offering businesses a competitive edge. Other key international markets, such as Argentina, Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands, have already adopted Pix for international payments to eliminate traditional cross-border payment inefficiencies, including high fees, currency conversion complexities, and long waiting times for settlements.

By providing a real-time, cost-effective, and secure transaction experience, this innovation benefits both Brazilian consumers and global merchants, facilitating cross-border commerce. This initiative not only strengthens economic ties between Brazil and international markets but also empowers merchants to attract and retain high-value Brazilian customers. 

 

2. What are the Fintech Americas Financial Innovators Awards?

The Fintech Americas Awards highlight the most forward-thinking fintech solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing those that are reshaping the future of payments in the region. 

A panel of experts carefully evaluated each entry, awarding the most transformative solutions that solve real-world financial challenges. These awards are a key part of the  Fintech Americas Miami Conference, one of the biggest fintech events in the region, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers in banking and payments. 

 

3. Why Pix for international payments Stood Out

PagBrasil’s Pix for international payments does more than just allow Brazilian travelers to make instant Pix payments abroad as easily as they do at home. And they represent a significant customer base— in 2024 alone, Brazilian travelers spent a total of US$ 14.82 billion. In addition, nearly 25 million passangers took international flights in Brazil during 2024 — a 17.23% increase from the previous year. This surge not only reflects Brazilians’ growing appetite for international travel but also highlights the urgent need for payment solutions that are fast, reliable, and tailored to their everyday financial habits. Pix for international payments addresses this demand by offering a frictionless, familiar payment experience abroad, helping merchants tap into this high-potential customer base more effectively.

In this context, both travelers and merchants would benefit from the advantages of Pix for international payments: 

Benefits for customers: 

• Real-time payments – Transactions are completed instantly, just like in Brazil.
• Lower fees – More cost-effective for both consumers and businesses.
• Simplified currency conversion – No need for additional currency exchange fees.
   

Benefits for merchants: 

• Boost sales by offering a payment method that Brazilians know and trust.
• Enhance the customer experience with a smooth, hassle-free checkout process.
• Streamline operations by reducing payment processing costs and settlement times. 
• Faster settlement times – Merchants receive payments quickly, boosting cash flow.

 

4. Partnerships Powering Pix for international payments

Pix for international payments is made possible thanks to PagBrasil’s strategic partnerships with local payment providers. These collaborations allow us to seamlessly integrate Pix for international payment into diverse financial ecosystems, making it easier for merchants worldwide to accept Pix payments from Brazilian customers. 

Through partnerships such as WiPay in Spain and Plexo in Uruguay, we are expanding the reach of Pix for international payments, enabling frictionless cross-border payments. 

 

5. Event Details: Fintech Americas Miami 2025

We’re honored to celebrate this achievement at the Fintech Americas Miami Conference, happening from March 18-20, 2025, at the iconic Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. 

 

Event Details: 

• Date: March 18-20, 2025 (Award Ceremony on March 18)
• Location: Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach, FL
• Why Attend? Get the latest insights on fintech trends, network with industry leaders, and explore cutting-edge innovations in payments and financial services.
• Register at: Fintech Americas Miami 2025 

 

6. How to Connect with PagBrasil?

Meet us at Fintech Americas Miami 2025, or reach out to our experts to learn how Pix for international payments can elevate your business and unlock new opportunities in global commerce. 

Together, we’re shaping the future of seamless, borderless payments!