Re:Brazil's government-run payments system has become dominant
by auadix on Tuesday April 08, 2025 @09:37AM
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You don't need a permanent residence, but to use PIX you have to get an ID called CPF. This is your IRS number, as you said, tax number. It's easy to get but it takes time, you can have one as national from different country.
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Re:Brazil's government-run payments system has become dominant
by jowea on Tuesday April 08, 2025 @10:50AM
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This is true but the next step is a Brazilian bank account.
Re:Brazil's government-run payments system has become dominant
by weinzierl on Tuesday April 08, 2025 @11:21AM
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Is there an online bank that allows to create an account just with the CPF and no proof of permanent residence?
Re:Brazil's government-run payments system has become dominant
by jowea on Tuesday April 08, 2025 @02:49PM
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I googled a bit, seems that maybe Bradesco bank allows it but it's a lot of paperwork and you need to be physically present at the bank branch.
Re:Brazil's government-run payments system has become dominant
by nonethewiser on Wednesday April 09, 2025 @10:22AM
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OK so it's firmly in the "not reasonable" territory for tourists. Just pay cash or credit card. Tourists aren't going to wait a while for a Brazilian tax id then use a Brazilian bank account before their trip. Just to select Pix as your payment method instead of card you already have in the Uber app.
This isnt a take down of Pix. Sounds excellent and should be replicated in other countries. Lets just not pretend its a viable solution for tourists.
Re:Brazil's government-run payments system has become dominant
by jowea on Wednesday April 09, 2025 @11:25AM
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There seems to be a new solution for tourists in Brazil to use Pix but with their digital wallet: https://www.infomoney.com.br/minhas-financas/pix-para-gringo...