Transfers volume reached 1.9 billion operations after a 13.4% drop between January 1 and 15, compared to the same period of the previous month
The transactions made through the system recorded a significant increase in the second half of January. After one that generated concerns about a supposed tax rate, the volume of transfer approached the historical levels in the third week of the month, reaching 1.923 billion operations. This number represents a growth of 0.24% compared to the same November interval, according to data from the Central Bank. This growth occurs after the revocation of a standard aimed at modernizing the PIX surveillance, which was canceled by the IRS in response to the fake news wave that led to fraud.
Although there was a recovery in transactions, the total volume of transfers via Pix fell 13.1% compared to December, a month that traditionally has an increase in financial movements. Disinformation had a negative impact on transactions, resulting in a 13.4% drop between January 1 and 15, compared to the previous month. To combat this situation, the Brazilian government implemented a provisional measure that reiterates the tax exemption on the Pix and guarantees the bank secrecy of users.
In addition, the new legislation prohibits the practice of different rates for transactions performed through this system. With these actions, the government seeks to restore users’ trust in the instant payment system, which has become an essential tool for carrying out financial transactions in Brazil.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Published by Matheus Oliveira
