Post about payment module (#135)

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Author: r-martins

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+title: Payment Method Support for Brazil
+category: Guest post
+thumbnail: /assets/images/blog/post/brazilian-payments.png
+date: 03 OCT 2024
+author: Ricardo Martins
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+lang: en
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+Brazil has one of the biggest populations in the world and is a key market for e-commerce. However, the country has unique payment preferences and challenges that merchants need to consider when selling to Brazilian customers.
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+We are excited to announce the availability of the [PagBank Integrações](https://pbintegracoes.com) module for OpenMage, an open-source solution that allows merchants to accept a wide range of payment methods in Brazil. This module is continuously updated to support both Magento 1 and OpenMage platforms since 2014.
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+### Peculiarities of Payments in Brazil
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+Brazil has a unique payment landscape with several popular methods:
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+- **PIX**: An instant payment system created by the Central Bank of Brazil, allowing for instantaneous and real-time payments 24/7 using QrCodes.
+- **Boleto Bancário**: A popular payment method where customers generate a boleto (bank slip) and pay it at banks, ATMs, online banking or even at supermarkets.
+- **Installments**: Many Brazilian consumers prefer to pay in installments, spreading the cost of a purchase over several months. This is a common practice and is supported by most credit card issuers in Brazil.
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+### Features of PagBank Integrações
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+- **3D Secure Authentication**: Enhances the security of online transactions by requiring an additional layer of verification, reducing the risk of fraud and significantly improving the approval rate.
+- **Support for Major Payment Types**: Including credit cards, PIX, and Boleto Bancário.
+- **Installment Payments**: Allows customers to pay in multiple installments, making it easier to afford higher-priced items.
+- **Lowest Fees**: When you use this official partner module, you get one of the lowest fees in the market and pay less than official rates, while support the project.
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+<img src="/assets/images/blog/post/brazilian-payments-banner.png" />
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+With PagBank Integrações, you can provide your customers with a seamless and secure payment experience, tailored to the unique needs of the Brazilian market. Stay tuned for more updates and enhancements to this essential module for OpenMage.
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+You can start using the module by visiting the [PagBank Integrações website](https://pbintegracoes.com) or downloading the [PagBank for Magento 1 and OpenMage on Github](https://github.com/r-martins/PagBank-Magento1).
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+Screenshots are also available in the [Features section](https://github.com/r-martins/PagBank-Magento1?tab=readme-ov-file#recursos), or you can check the [demo store](https://pagseguro-exemplo-firecheckout.ricardomartins.net.br/) with the module.