Brazil’s CAIXA Loterias has changed payment processing for online lottery purchases and added a Pix payout option for smaller prizes. Azulzinha now processes online credit-card transactions, replacing Mercado Pago from November 9. Customers can continue using major card networks, including Elo, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
The bank has also introduced Pix redemption for lottery prizes up to R$2,428.80. Winners can select the prize-redemption option in their digital ticket and provide the Pix key for the receiving account. CAIXA has not specified a processing time for the transfer.
Payments relevance
The changes illustrate how local payment rails and processor arrangements shape the customer journey in Brazil. For operators and payment providers, the development is a reminder that checkout and payout methods can change independently and require clear communication to customers. The update concerns CAIXA’s lottery services, not a general rule for all gambling operators.