Bre-B instant payment system registers a better start than Brazil's PIX did at the time

TL;DR

Bre-B, Colombia's instant payment system, has registered 34.6 million clients and over 103.3 million keys by April 5, 2026.
The system has processed 638.6 million transactions totaling $100.3 trillion Colombian pesos.
Bre-B's initial performance is deemed superior to Brazil's Pix system's early stages, according to Pronus Payments CEO Camilo Zea.
Users typically register three keys and link two payment methods, indicating flexible system usage.
Alphanumeric keys are the most common, followed by mobile numbers, identity documents, emails, and commerce codes.
System growth accelerated significantly in the second half of 2025, with a notable jump in keys registered in September.
Natural persons predominantly use Bre-B (96.3%), with potential for growth in the corporate segment.
Peak transaction activity occurs around midday and 6 PM, with most transactions originating from savings and low-value deposit accounts.
196 entities are enabled for instant payments via Bre-B, complementing other existing low-value systems.
The Bank of the Republic received the Central Banking Awards 2026 for 'Payment Development and Market Infrastructure – Retail Segment' for Bre-B's successful implementation.

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