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Is there any way to use Pix as a tourist without Brazilian tax number or permanent residence. Technically a pre-paid option should be possible, but I could not

Is there any way to use Pix as a tourist without Brazilian tax number or permanent residence. Technically a pre-paid option should be possible, but I could not find anything about something in that vein.

auadix 2y ago
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.
- jowea 2y ago
  This is true but the next step is a Brazilian bank account.
  - weinzierl 2y ago
    Is there an online bank that allows to create an account just with the CPF and no proof of permanent residence?
    - jowea 2y ago
      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.
  - nonethewiser 2y ago
    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.
    - jowea 2y ago
      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-novo-recurso-permitira-que-estrangeiros-facam-pagamentos-no-brasil/ https://www.infomoney.com.br/minhas-financas/pix-para-gringo...
owebmaster 2y ago
I think remitly works https://blog.remitly.com/money-transfer/complete-guide-brazilian-pix-system/ https://blog.remitly.com/money-transfer/complete-guide-brazi...
- weinzierl 2y ago
  From what I understand it supports transferring money to an account identified by a Pix key. I don't see that you can get a Pix key there. Similarly Revolut has an announcement but I don't believe it is available yet.
vitorgrs 2y ago
Banco Rendimento supports it, I believe.

auadix 2y ago

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.

jowea 2y ago
This is true but the next step is a Brazilian bank account.
- weinzierl 2y ago
  Is there an online bank that allows to create an account just with the CPF and no proof of permanent residence?
  - jowea 2y ago
    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.
- nonethewiser 2y ago
  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.
  - jowea 2y ago
    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-novo-recurso-permitira-que-estrangeiros-facam-pagamentos-no-brasil/ https://www.infomoney.com.br/minhas-financas/pix-para-gringo...

owebmaster 2y ago

I think remitly works https://blog.remitly.com/money-transfer/complete-guide-brazilian-pix-system/ https://blog.remitly.com/money-transfer/complete-guide-brazi...

weinzierl 2y ago
From what I understand it supports transferring money to an account identified by a Pix key. I don't see that you can get a Pix key there. Similarly Revolut has an announcement but I don't believe it is available yet.

vitorgrs 2y ago

Banco Rendimento supports it, I believe.