Zimpler Receives Official Pix Authorisation From the Central Bank of Brazil

Zimpler, a leading Swedish company in Pay-by-Bank solutions, has received official authorization from the Central Bank of Brazil to operate Pix as a participant. The authorisation marks a new phase in Zimpler’s expansion in Latin America, reinforcing its commitment to the Brazilian market and its local partners. With Pix, Zimpler can now offer direct, real-time payments and strengthen its role as a trusted infrastructure provider in one of the world’s most advanced Open Finance ecosystems.

This authorization comes at a time of increasing regulatory scrutiny in Brazil, particularly within the payments and fintech sectors. In this context, Zimpler stands out for its robust compliance, governance, and security controls, demonstrating full alignment with the Central Bank’s requirements and international best practices.

“This authorisation marks a key milestone for Zimpler in Brazil”, said Johan Strand, CEO of Zimpler. “Pix is one of the most successful instant payment systems globally, and we’re proud to bring our European experience in Pay-by-Bank technology to support its continued growth. This step allows us to deepen our local partnerships and help businesses unlock the full potential of Open Finance in Brazil.”

Zimpler has been active in Brazil since 2022, offering secure and compliant account-to-account (A2A) payment solutions. Following its authorisation as a Payment Institution earlier this year, the Pix approval consolidates Zimpler’s regulatory position in the country and enables it to deliver complete instant payment services.

“Brazil’s digital economy is one of the most dynamic in the world,” added Sabrina Faria, Managing Director for Zimpler in Brazil. “Being authorised to operate Pix allows us to integrate seamlessly into local infrastructure, offering businesses faster payments, lower costs, and full compliance without unnecessary intermediaries.”

Strategic relevance

• Regulatory milestone: Pix authorisation underlines Zimpler’s full compliance with Central Bank of Brazil regulations.
• Expanded offering: Enables instant payments and settlements via Pix for e-commerce, iGaming, and digital marketplaces.
• Open Finance contribution: Strengthens interoperability and competition in Brazil’s payment ecosystem.
• Local foundation: Builds on Zimpler’s São Paulo operations and growing local partnerships since 2022.

Zimpler’s entry into the Pix network aligns with its broader strategy to develop regulated Pay-by-Bank infrastructure globally. The company already connects over 350 million bank accounts across 25 markets and serves as a licensed payment institution in multiple jurisdictions.