How cross-border payments to Brazil work
If you are an international company making payments to Brazilian recipients (suppliers, freelancers, employees, or service providers), you need a payment service provider authorized to operate in Brazil – such as WEpayments.Typical use cases
Can I use PIX to make an international payment to Brazil?
Yes, but with a partner like WEpayments.💡 PIX is the fastest way to pay beneficiaries in Brazil – 24/7, instant settlement.
Required documentation for cross-border payments
Whenever you make a payment to a Brazilian company (PJ account), documentation must be provided before the payment is completed.Documents required per transaction
Documents required on first transaction with each supplier
Documentation flow
⚠️ Important: The invoice and Nota Fiscal must have the same amount as the payment. Partial payments must be clearly described as installments.
Document requirements for partial payments
If your invoice has a fixed total amount but you are paying in installments:What happens after document submission?
Why is this process important?
International payments to Brazilian companies require documentary proof per transaction for regulatory compliance.Benefits of following the process
Important restrictions (BCB Resolution nº 561/2026)
Due to BCB Resolution nº 561/2026, intercompany payments (where the paying and receiving companies share the same corporate structure) are not permitted under the eFX model.Why intercompany payments are restricted
What this means for you
- Ensure the Brazilian receiving company does not share corporate structure with the paying foreign company
- If intercompany payments are necessary, contact support to explore traditional FX alternatives
Template resources
WEpayments provides:- Standardized invoice template – available in the article or via invoice generator
- Nota Fiscal example – to facilitate your documentation process