PayPal has announced the integration of Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system, into its PayPal Complete Payments (PPCP) platform. This move makes Pix available to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) through a single integration, offering them a convenient solution for local payments.

The launch coincides with PayPal’s 15 years of operations in Brazil, celebrated in 2026. Launched in 2025, PayPal Complete Payments is an all-in-one platform combining cards, local payment methods, and business tools. The addition of Pix to this platform allows businesses to offer a locally preferred checkout option while still benefiting from PayPal’s fraud protection and cross-border capabilities.

Overview of Pix’s Impact

Introduced by Brazil’s Central Bank in 2020, Pix has achieved substantial adoption. Over 170 million individuals—more than 90% of Brazil’s adult population—have used the system, which processed approximately 196 billion transactions and moved roughly USD 16 trillion from its launch through September 2025.

In January 2026 alone, Pix recorded more than seven billion transactions, moving over USD 602 billion. Currently accounting for about one-third of the value of Brazil’s online sales, Pix is projected to reach around 40% of online payments in the country by 2026.

The digital commerce market in Latin America is forecasted to approach USD 944 billion by 2026, with Brazil expected to be among its largest markets. PayPal’s research shows that transaction security was cited as a key criterion by 49% of small businesses when selecting a payments provider, and ease of use by 39%. Six in ten entrepreneurs consider digital payment tools essential to their business, with 77% already using such platforms.

Commenting on the launch, Brunno Saura, General Manager of PayPal Brazil, stated that this integration combines a locally known and trusted payment method with the global reach and security benefits provided by PayPal. This combination aims to give entrepreneurs a high-conversion way to accept payments.