SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Bitget Wallet, a prominent player in the non-custodial crypto wallet industry, has announced a groundbreaking integration of Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system, in collaboration with local licensee Aeon. This new feature allows users to make payments directly with self-custodied cryptocurrencies by scanning any Pix QR code, expanding the versatility of digital currencies in everyday transactions.
Bitget Wallet users can now utilize popular stablecoins such as USDT and USDC across several major blockchains, including BNB, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, Ton, and Base. This integration enables seamless payments at various retail locations, including restaurants and shops, where merchants continue to receive payments in Brazilian reais.
Launched by the Central Bank of Brazil in 2020, the Pix system has rapidly become the leading retail payment method in the country. Used by over 150 million individuals and a multitude of businesses, Pix processed an astonishing 64 billion transactions worth approximately $4.6 trillion in 2024 alone. This reflects a remarkable 53% increase year-over-year, significantly outpacing traditional credit and debit card transactions.
With Bitget Wallet’s new feature, cryptocurrency transactions can be completed in mere seconds without the need for a bank account or intermediaries, allowing for continuous access to payment options around the clock, including weekends and holidays.
Jamie Elkaleh, Chief Marketing Officer of Bitget Wallet, highlighted the significance of this integration, stating, “The integration of Pix marks a milestone for crypto adoption in Brazil. Our vision is to give users the freedom to pay with crypto anywhere, anytime, without barriers. By connecting to Pix, we are bridging global digital assets with Brazil’s vibrant real-time payment infrastructure, making everyday crypto use as seamless as possible.”
This launch is part of Bitget Wallet’s ongoing efforts to facilitate real-world payments in Brazil and across Latin America. Earlier this year, the company introduced a USD-based zero-fee crypto card, further enabling users to spend stablecoins effortlessly at over 150 million Mastercard-supported merchants globally. Coupled with integrated onramp and offramp services for buying or selling cryptocurrencies within the wallet, Bitget Wallet aims to position itself as a comprehensive self-custodial platform for both digital asset management and day-to-day spending.
Additionally, the wallet already supports QR-based payments worldwide through its Solana Pay integration and has made strides in Southeast Asia via national QR code collaborations, showcasing its commitment to fostering universal crypto acceptance.
Bitget Wallet is designed to simplify and secure cryptocurrency transactions for users, boasting over 80 million customers. It offers a wide range of crypto services that include swaps, market insights, staking, rewards, DApp exploration, and payment solutions across more than 130 blockchains and millions of tokens. Backed by a user protection fund exceeding $300 million, Bitget Wallet prioritizes the security of its users’ assets and aims to make cryptocurrency accessible to a billion people.
