• Lvxferre@mander.xyz
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    5 months ago

    Brazil ended with a third system: Pix. It boils down to the following:

    • The money receiver sends the payer either a “key” or a QR code.
    • The payer opens their bank’s app and use it to either paste the key or scan the QR code.
    • The payer defines the value, if the code is not dynamic (more on that later).
    • Confirm the transaction. An electronic voucher is emitted.

    The “key” in question can be your cell phone number, physical/juridical person registre number, e-mail, or even a random number. You can have up to five of them.

    Regarding dynamic codes, it’s also possible to generate a key or QR code that applies to a single transaction. Then the value to be paid is already included.

    Frankly the system surprised me. It’s actually good and practical; and that’s coming from someone who’s highly suspicious of anything coming from the federal government, and who hates cell phones. [insert old man screaming at clouds meme]