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Instant Payments with PIX

Create a PIX QR code to accept payments instantly in Brazil. Enter your PIX key and receive money in seconds.

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QR Type Guide

How Should You Use PIX (Brazil) QR Codes?

Choose static when the encoded information will never change. Choose dynamic when you need to edit the destination after printing, track scans, pause a campaign, or keep a stable short link while the destination changes.

Best For

Campaigns where the scanner expects a focused destination and you may need analytics, design control, or a destination you can update later.

Not Best For

Cases where another QR type is more specific, such as PDF for files, vCard for contact saving, WiFi for network access, or menu QR for restaurant menus.

Before Printing

Test the final QR at real size, confirm the quiet zone, and use the size calculator when the code will appear on signs, packaging, menus, cards, or other printed material.

PIX QR Code Key Format (Brazil only)

This generator creates a free PIX QR code that lets anyone in Brazil pay you instantly through their bank's PIX feature. Enter one of the four valid PIX key types: a CPF/CNPJ (Brazilian taxpayer ID), email address, Brazilian phone number (+55...), or random EVP key generated by your bank. The QR encodes a BR Code (Brazilian standard EMV-compatible payload) that opens any Brazilian banking app — Itaú, Bradesco, Nubank, Caixa, Mercado Pago — directly to the payment screen. QRLynx is not affiliated with the Banco Central do Brasil or any bank.

A Pix QR code generator creates a scannable EMV BR Code that opens Brazilian banking apps with your Pix key, payment amount, and merchant details pre-filled — enabling instant transfers in seconds. QRLynx's free Pix QR generator supports CPF, email, phone, and random-key formats, with custom branding, dynamic amount editing, and exports compatible with every major bank in Brazil.

The Standard for Payments in Brazil

PIX has revolutionized how Brazil pays. Whether you are a small business owner, a freelancer, or just splitting a bill with friends, a PIX QR code makes transferring money as easy as taking a photo.

QRLynx PIX Generator creates compliant QR codes (EMV BR Code) that work with any banking app in Brazil. You can define a specific amount or leave it open for the payer to decide.

Secure, fast, and free from intermediaries. Get paid instantly.

Before sharing your Pix QR with customers, scan it back with our free online QR code scanner to confirm the EMV-encoded payload decodes to the right CPF / CNPJ / email / phone key — Brazil's Pix standard (BR Code, ABNT NBR 15565) uses long alphanumeric fields where a single transcription error rejects the payment.

Why use PIX QR?

Speed and simplicity.

Instant Transfer

Money clears in your account in seconds, 24/7/365, including holidays.

Universal Compatibility

Works with NuBank, Inter, Itaú, Bradesco, Santander, and all other Brazilian banks.

Zero Fees

For individuals and many small businesses, receiving PIX payments is completely fee-free.

Dynamic Amounts

Pre-fill the transaction value so your customer sees exactly what they need to pay.

Safe & Secure

Uses the official Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) standard for encrypted transaction data.

No Hardware Needed

Turn your phone or a printed piece of paper into a payment terminal. No card machine required.

How to Create a PIX Code

Get paid in 3 steps.

1

Enter PIX Key

Input your registered PIX key (CPF, CNPJ, Email, Phone, or Random Key).

2

Set Details (Optional)

Add a recipient name, city, and transaction ID to help identify the payment.

3

Download & Display

Download the code and print it for your counter or show it on your screen.

PIX Use Cases

Versatile payment solutions.

Retail Stores

Print a sticker for your checkout counter to accept payments without card fees.

Freelancers

Include a PIX QR on your digital invoices to get paid faster by clients.

Fundraising

Share a code on social media to collect donations for a cause easily.

Restaurants

Add a payment code to the bill so customers can pay at the table.

Street Vendors

No electricity? No problem. A printed QR code is all you need to sell.

Digital Creators

Accept tips or payments for digital downloads directly on your stream or bio.

The 4 Pix Key Types: Which One to Encode

Every Pix QR code points to a chave Pix (Pix key) — the registered identifier linked to your bank account. Brazil's Pix system, run by the Banco Central do Brasil, recognizes exactly four key formats. The QRLynx generator accepts all four; pick the one that fits how you receive money. The key you encode is visible in the BR Code payload, so choose with privacy in mind.

Pix key type What it looks like Visible to payer? Best for
CPF / CNPJ 11-digit personal taxpayer ID (CPF) or 14-digit company ID (CNPJ) Yes — full ID is in the payload Registered businesses and freelancers invoicing under a company; one key per person/entity
Email name@example.com Yes Creators and service providers who already share an email publicly; easy to recognize
Phone (celular) +55 followed by area code + number Yes Street vendors, market stalls, and split-the-bill transfers where your number is your handle
Random key (EVP / chave aleatória) 32-character alphanumeric string generated by your bank Yes, but reveals nothing personal Public-facing payment QRs, donations, and posters — keeps your CPF, email, and phone private

All four resolve to the same EMV BR Code payload that opens any Brazilian banking app (Nubank, Itaú, Bradesco, Caixa, Mercado Pago) straight to the payment screen. For a public-facing QR on a poster, counter sticker, or social post, the random EVP key is usually the safest choice because it does not expose your taxpayer ID, email, or phone number to anyone who scans. After generating, scan it back to confirm the encoded key decodes exactly as registered — a single transcription error in the long alphanumeric field rejects the payment.

PIX FAQs

Common payment questions.

What is a PIX Key?

It is the unique identifier for your bank account, such as your CPF/CNPJ, email address, phone number, or a random alphanumeric key generated by your bank.

Is there a limit on the transaction amount?

Limits are determined by the payer's bank and their personal account settings (e.g., night time limits), not by the QR code itself.

Does this generate a Static or Dynamic PIX?

This generator creates a Static PIX code (BR Code). It contains your key and optional amount, perfect for repetitive receiving. It does not integrate with banking APIs for real-time status callbacks (which requires a bank integration).

Do I need an internet connection to receive?

To *receive* the money, your bank account just needs to be active. You'll need internet to check your banking app and confirm the receipt, but the code itself is offline-ready.

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