The Central Bank of Brazil has confirmed a temporary disruption in the PIX payment system. The issue, which occurred earlier today, has since been resolved, and the service is now operating normally. The bank has not disclosed the cause of the outage but has assured users that their funds and transactions are secure.

PIX, a popular instant payment system in Brazil, allows users to transfer funds between bank accounts and make payments to businesses using a mobile phone number or QR code. The system has gained widespread adoption since its launch in 2020, becoming a convenient and widely used payment method.

The Central Bank has advised users to monitor their accounts for any irregularities and report any suspicious activity to their financial institutions. The bank has also emphasized the importance of using strong security measures when making online payments to protect against fraud and unauthorized access.