# How to enable Pix as a payment method in Brazil?

Businesses can accept Pix payments via a Pix string or QR code through their customers' bank apps or internet banking.
Brazilian Stripe accounts support Pix one-time payments with BRL settlement only — Pix Automático (recurring payments) is not available.
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## What is Pix?
Pix is an instant payment method in Brazil. To complete a transaction, customers receive a Pix string or QR code that contains the amount to pay for services or goods. Customers then pay the Pix, before its expiration date, using their bank apps or internet banking. You’ll receive payment confirmation as soon as the Pix is paid.
Visit [Stripe Docs](https://stripe.com/docs/payments/pix) for more information on how Pix works.
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## Where is Pix supported and how does it work?
Pix is a payment method native to Brazil and only supports BRL currency. See our [docs](https://stripe.com/docs/payments/pix) for more information about requirements and supported countries.
Once a PaymentIntent is created with Pix as a payment method, Stripe will create a Pix Key/QR Code that will be displayed to the customer.
Additionally, you can define the expiration date/time when they want the Pix to expire, providing flexibility to better adapt to your needs.
QR Code or Inputs
The end customer will have to open their Brazilian bank App/internet banking, scan the QR code or inputs the Pix Key, and once it is confirmed the Pix payment will be finished. At this point Stripe will consolidate that payment into your account and show the transaction as paid.
QR Code or Inputs
You can read more about Pix and how to integrate it in [Stripe Docs](https://stripe.com/docs/payments/pix).
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## How can I enable Pix?
To enable Pix, navigate to [Settings → Payment Methods](https://dashboard.stripe.com/settings/payment_methods).
Once you have navigated to the manual settings page, if you're eligible for Pix you should be able to see activate it.
QR Code or Inputs
## How can I start using Pix?
* Review our [standard Pix information](https://stripe.com/docs/payments/pix) to become familiar with the payment method
* For API integration, please review our guide for [custom Pix integration via API](https://docs.stripe.com/payments/pix/accept-a-payment?platform=web) as well as our [standard API integration resources](https://stripe.com/docs/payments/payment-methods/integration-options) to become familiar.
* For Checkout integration, please review our [guide for Checkout integration](https://docs.stripe.com/payments/pix/accept-a-payment?platform=checkout) as well as our [standard Checkout resources](https://stripe.com/docs/payments/checkout) to become familiar.
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