In a strategic leap toward global financial integration, PicPay, one of Brazil’s largest digital banks, has introduced its Global Account, a comprehensive suite of features that enables Brazilians to open USD and EUR accounts, convert BRL instantly, and spend internationally using Visa cards. This launch marks a new era for PicPay, as it extends beyond local payments to provide users with truly global financial access, powered by the AstroPay Platform — a leading global infrastructure for cross-border financial products.
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With this new offering, PicPay gives millions of its users the ability to save in stronger, more stable currencies and spend globally without leaving the app. The platform provides a seamless experience, allowing users to hold balances in dollars and euros, convert Brazilian reais at competitive exchange rates, and use international cards for purchases around the world. All of this happens within the same familiar PicPay interface that customers already know and trust. The Global Account also offers market-leading FX rates and annual returns on dollar balances, making it easier for users to manage, save, and grow their funds internationally.
The timing of this move couldn’t be more relevant. As more Brazilians seek to protect their savings from inflation and market volatility, demand for access to foreign currencies like the USD and EUR has surged. At the same time, rising international travel, education, and investment opportunities are motivating people to look for banking solutions that fit a global lifestyle. PicPay’s partnership with AstroPay addresses this growing demand, offering modern tools that enable users to operate across borders with simplicity and confidence.
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AstroPay’s financial infrastructure allows companies to launch multi-currency accounts, cards, and international payments in just a few weeks. Built on the same foundation that powers AstroPay’s global wallet, the platform manages compliance, licensing, FX, and multi-jurisdictional operations. This allows PicPay to focus on enhancing the customer experience while AstroPay handles the complex back-end processes that make global banking possible.
More than just a product release, the Global Account represents an evolution of PicPay’s vision. Known for simplifying financial management through innovations like Open Finance, PicPay is now extending its mission to the international stage. With this launch, users can manage their global finances with the same ease, transparency, and control they’ve come to expect from PicPay.
“This launch gives every Brazilian the tools of a global bank, without ever leaving PicPay,” said Danilo Caffaro, Executive Vice President of Personal Financial Services at PicPay. “We’re proud to offer safe, simple access to dollars and euros, and the ability to spend globally with complete control.”
Echoing this, Diego Steinberg, Chief Revenue Officer at AstroPay, added, “In an increasingly digital and borderless world, more people are traveling, working, and earning across countries. With AstroPay Platform, any company can launch global financial services to meet those needs.”
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By integrating AstroPay’s technology with its user-first approach, PicPay is redefining what it means to be a digital bank in Brazil. The Global Account empowers users to save, spend, and invest internationally — giving them financial freedom that truly crosses borders.
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