Is Airwallex available for business in Brazil?

Does Airwallex serve business customers in Brazil?

Yes. Airwallex is a global financial platform that onboards businesses registered in a defined list of supported markets, and Brazil is on that list. Airwallex obtained a payment institution licence from Banco Central do Brasil, which gives it the ability to offer local accounts, card issuing and payment acquiring, and to take part in the open banking ecosystem in Brazil. The account is a multi currency account aimed at companies that collect, hold, convert and send money across borders, with business cards and integrations, rather than a deposit savings product from a local Brazilian bank. A company registered in Brazil can apply, subject to Airwallex identity and compliance onboarding, and local Brazilian Real accounts with payment methods such as PIX and Boleto are being rolled out. As of 4 April 2026.

Eligibility for businesses in Brazil

Airwallex accepts businesses that are registered in one of its supported markets, and Brazil qualifies. To apply you provide company registration details, typically including the CNPJ, identity verification for directors and beneficial owners, and information on your business activity and expected payment flows. Some sectors are restricted, so high risk activities such as adult content, gambling and certain crypto businesses may not be accepted. Airwallex operates as a payment institution and safeguards customer funds rather than holding them as insured bank deposits, which differs from a traditional bank deposit, so confirm how your money is protected. Verify with the provider

What it costs locally

Airwallex generally offers a free entry tier in its core markets, with paid plans in some regions, and charges per transaction fees for foreign exchange conversions, certain transfers and card use that vary by route and method. Local Brazil pricing is rolling out alongside the local Brazilian Real product, so the exact schedule for a Brazil registered business can differ from other markets and is still settling. Opening an account does not usually carry a fee. Treat any figure as a guide and confirm the current schedule for Brazil with the provider. As of 4 April 2026

What local users report

Brazilian businesses that trade internationally tend to look to Airwallex for its multi currency Global Accounts, competitive foreign exchange and business cards, and onboarding is handled online. With a local licence in place, interest centres on Brazilian Real accounts and local rails such as PIX and Boleto for collecting from local customers, with international payments handled in the same account. Because the local product is being rolled out, the exact set of features available to a given business can vary, and as a payment institution Airwallex safeguards funds rather than holding them as insured deposits, so a business that wants local deposit protection or branch services would still pair it with a Brazilian bank. Confirm the current position before relying on it.