The Brazilian Pix payment system has become increasingly accepted in Buenos Aires restaurants, clothing stores, and wine shops. Brazilian tourists can now pay for goods and services in Argentina using Pix, despite the lack of an official international version. Igor Cunha, a lawyer from São Paulo, used Pix during his recent trips to Buenos Aires. […]
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