PIX codes follow EMV BR Code with payee key, amount, and merchant city per BACEN rules.
Technical specifications
- QR type
- PIX Payment
- Payload format
- EMV BR Code (PIX)
- When scanned
- Opens a payment flow
How to create this QR code
Generate and download a scannable code in three steps.
- 1
Choose this type
The generator is already set to this payload type. Switch types with the pills above if needed.
- 2
Enter your data
Fill every field that should appear after a scan. Preview updates as you type.
- 3
Download the file
Customize colors or add a logo, then download PNG or SVG for print or screens.
What a PIX QR code stores
PIX codes follow EMV BR Code with payee key, amount, and merchant city per BACEN rules.
Brazilian merchants print PIX QR at POS so customers pay from any participating bank app.
Register and validate your PIX key with your bank before publishing.
Tips for PIX QR codes
- 1
Use static QR for fixed tills; dynamic payloads for unique checkout amounts when your bank supports it.
- 2
Display merchant name matching your registered PIX profile.
- 3
Test with major bank apps before store launch.
- 4
Protect printed codes from tampering overlays.
Questions about PIX QR codes
Which keys work?
CPF, CNPJ, email, phone, or random key per BACEN.
Instant settlement?
PIX transfers settle per your bank PIX terms.
Refunds?
Process through your bank; the QR image does not auto-refund.
Can tourists pay?
Payers need a Brazilian bank app with PIX enabled.
Fees?
Bank PIX fees apply per your institution, not ForQRCode.