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PIX’s Undefeated Popularity in Brazil: How PIX Became the Payment King
A glance at a recent study within the Brazilian landscape reveals PIX as the undisputed leader in payment methods, a trend that KTO highlights. Data from KTO’s platform over the past year shows PIX’s popularity and dominance, capturing a staggering 97.41% of all deposits. This clear preference for PIX among users is a reflection of the nation’s preference, underscoring its efficiency and widespread acceptance.
Despite PIX’s supremacy, the study from KTO acknowledged the importance of diversity in payment options. Digital wallets, including Pay4Fun, account for 2.31% of all transactions, with Boleto trailing at 0.22%, and Bank Transfers at a mere 0.03%. The presence of traditional banking options, such as Pay4Fun and Banco do Brasil, represent a small fraction.
Additional survey data indicates that security, speed, convenience, and transaction fees are important factors influencing users’ choice of payment methods. Notably, 64% of consumers would abandon a purchase if their preferred payment method were unavailable, emphasizing the necessity for gaming operators to support widely used options like bank cards and PIX.
An overwhelming preference for PIX is evident among players, with 81% favoring it over other methods. Bank cards follow at 46%, with Boleto, cryptocurrencies, and digital wallets capturing smaller segments of the market. This pattern highlights the significance of security, speed, and convenience in choosing payment methods, with PIX emerging as the most favored due to its simplicity and efficiency.
The survey results also reveal that 80% of users feel confident making online gaming transactions, with PIX leading in security ratings at 82%, followed by bank cards and bank slips. Digital wallets and cryptocurrencies are perceived as moderately secure, further solidifying PIX’s position as the safest and most user-friendly payment option.
PIX stands out for its ease of use, with 93% of respondents finding it the most practical payment method. While bank cards also score highly for user-friendliness, Boleto and digital wallets elicit mixed reactions. Cryptocurrencies, though less intuitive, indicate a burgeoning trend in digital payments.
The data showcases PIX as the predominant payment method, with a commanding 97.41% share of all deposits on the KTO platform. While alternative payment methods like digital wallets, Boleto, and bank transfers have a presence, their relatively minor share reflects the compelling advantages of PIX. The necessity for operators to integrate and support preferred payment options is underscored by the potential loss of customers, with 64% willing to abandon transactions if their preferred method is unavailable.

