The financial amount handled during this period was R$124.3 billion, surpassing the previous record of 239.9 million operations, which had been established on November 29
Last Friday (6) the instant payments system known as reached a new milestone, recording 250.5 million transactions in a single day, according to data released by . The financial amount handled during this period was R$124.3 billion, surpassing the previous record of 239.9 million operations, which had been established on November 29th. Since its creation in November 2020, Pix has established itself as the main payment method in Brazil. Currently, 46.1% of the population declares to use the system, a significant increase compared to the 16.7% recorded in 2021. On the other hand, the use of cash fell drastically, from 41.7% to just 22%.
By the end of November, the total number of Pix users reached 170.76 million, of which 155.49 million are individuals and 15.27 million are legal entities. The system also surpassed the impressive mark of R$2.656 trillion in transactions since its launch, demonstrating its growing acceptance and popularity among Brazilians. These numbers reflect a significant change in the consumption habits and payment preferences of the population, which is increasingly opting for digital solutions.
Published by Sarah Paula
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