# ECB Tests Pix Link for Cross-Border Payments

> ECB aims to connect euro payments with Brazil’s Pix system for faster cross-border transfers.
- Title: ECB Tests Pix Link for Cross-Border Payments · Pymnts
- Summary: ECB aims to connect euro payments with Brazil’s Pix system for faster cross-border transfers. European Central Bank will link its instant payment system with…
- Keywords: ecb, pix, eurozone, brazil, instant payments, cross border payments, business, finance, Tests, Link, Cross-Border, Payments
- Source: Pymnts — https://pymnts.com/real-time-payments/2026/ecb-explores-linking-europes-instant-payment-rail-with-brazils-pix
- Author: PYMNTS
- Published: 2026-09-24T17:21:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ecb, pix, eurozone, brazil, instant payments, cross border payments, business, finance
## ECB Launches Pix TIPS Assessment
European Central Bank starts evaluating linking euro payments with brazil’s pix system.

> In view of the significant economic flows between the euro area and brazil, an interlinking of the two payment systems could facilitate faster and lower-cost instant payments between the two regions
## Why Link TIPS and Pix?
Faster and cheaper cross-border payments for eurozone and brazil.

> an interlinking of the two payment systems could facilitate faster and lower-cost instant payments between the two regions
## Global Payment Links
Eurosystem links tips with upi, swiss payments, and nexus global payments.

> These efforts align with the eurosystem’s comprehensive payments strategy
## Pix Growth in Brazil
Pix dominates brazilian payments with rapid adoption.

> Pix has achieved unprecedented growth, has become one of brazil’s most preferred payment methods
## 2028 Pilot Project
Pilot project could launch in 2028 for tips-pix integration.

> a pilot project could be launched in 2028
## What Happens Next?
First cross-border expansion of pix to eurozone.

> a linking of tips and pix would mark the first cross-border expansion of pix
## Key takeaway

European Central Bank will link its instant payment system with Brazil’s Pix to enable faster, cheaper cross-border payments between eurozone and Brazil.