Payments platform PPRO has integrated Pix Automático into its services, aligning with the Central Bank of Brazil’s official deployment.  

This enhancement to Brazil’s instant payment system, Pix, aims to streamline recurring transactions for consumers. 

Pix Automático, a development by the Central Bank of Brazil, enables consumers to set up recurring payments for services such as subscriptions, utilities, and memberships with one-time authorisation.  

The service targets Brazilians lacking access to credit cards, as it provides an alternative means to engage with recurring payment models.  

For merchants and payment service providers (PSPs), PPRO’s platform now includes a sandbox and documentation for Pix Automático, allowing them to offer Brazil’s preferred instant payment method with added functionality for recurring payments. 

The move aims to support improved conversion and retention rates by minimising payment declines and reducing subscriber turnover. 

PPRO’s platform also offers a plug-and-play feature, which is expected to provide expedited access to Brazil’s Pix user base. 

PPRO CEO Motie Bring said: “Recurring payments are a powerful engine for growth and Pix Automático is set to transform how consumers in Brazil engage with subscriptions and other repeat services. Our mission is to help PSPs and merchants tap into local payment preferences with ease, and Pix Automático is another key step in delivering on that promise.” 

This development follows PPRO’s earlier launch of a Subscriptions for Local Payments solution. 

In February, PPRO secured principal membership with the European Payments Initiative (EPI) for Wero.  

PPRO’s EPI membership is set to offer clients multiple access points to Wero, including sponsored associate membership, payment facilitator access, or as a technical gateway.