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Central Bank Reveals Exposure of 28,203 Pefisa Pix Keys

Regulators opened an inquiry that could lead to penalties under Pix rules.

Overview

  • The exposure involved cadastral data such as names, CPFs, bank and branch details, account numbers and types, account opening dates, and Pix key creation or possession dates.
  • Banco Central said passwords, balances, and transaction histories were not exposed and no account access was possible.
  • The records were visible to third parties from August 30, 2025 to February 27, 2026 due to localized system failures at the fintech.
  • Affected customers will receive notices only inside their institution’s app or internet banking, and should ignore calls, texts, emails, or messaging solicitations.
  • The case is the third Pix-related incident disclosed in 2026 and the 23rd since the system launched, with sanctions possible following the investigation.