Let’s talk about Pix: The Brazilian instant payment system and the challenge of gender equality

Paula da Cunha Duarte

doi:10.83253/apw4-0g93

April 22, 2026Open Access

Let’s talk about Pix: The Brazilian instant payment system and the challenge of gender equality

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This paper examines the operation of Brazil's Pix payment system and its effects on women's financial inclusion.
Analysis of the Pix payment system's design and operation
Survey of its adoption rates among different demographics
Comparison with other international payment systems
Pix has significantly increased transaction volume in Brazil.
Women show improved access to financial services through Pix.
The system highlights existing gender gaps in payment adoption.

Implication

Explores how Pix enhances financial inclusion for women, indicating the importance of addressing gender equality.

Abstract

In just a few years, the Brazilian payment system Pix has become the most popular payment method in the country and is also cited as a model of success in discussions in Germany. But how does Pix work, and what impact is it having on financial inclusion, particularly for women?

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