Colombia\u2019s real-time payments transformation is accelerating rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In five months, Bre-B processed more than 500 million transactions and registered over 100 million payment keys – establishing it as one of the fastest scaling real-time payment systems in Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cColombia is now among the region\u2019s most advanced real-time payments markets,\u201d said Mauricio Fern\u00e1ndez, ACI Worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are proud to support Banco de la Rep\u00fablica in building a system that sets a new benchmark for Latin America.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ACI received the award for the scheme\u2019s collaborative design, rapid implementation and flexibility in addressing challenges while delivering Bre-B on schedule with a successful launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These results were highlighted at Fintech Americas Miami 2026, where Mauricio Fern\u00e1ndez, Real-Time Payments lead for Latin America, ACI Worldwide, and Ana Carolina Ram\u00edrez Pineda, Deputy Director of Retail Payments, Banco de la Rep\u00fablica, shared insights into Bre-B\u2019s growth and next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powered by ACI Worldwide and operated by Banco de la Rep\u00fablica, Bre-B is transforming how Colombians send money, pay merchants and use digital financial services. Its early performance reflects both scale and inclusivity, marking one of the strongest national real-time deployments globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Launched to modernise payments and expand financial inclusion, Bre-B enables instant, interoperable transfers across participating institutions. Built on ACI\u2019s Digital Central Infrastructure, it is reshaping transactions for consumers, merchants, government and utilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also represents a regional first: a nationally coordinated real-time scheme developed by the central bank, regulators, banks and technology partners – setting a new standard for collaboration in Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Banco de la Rep\u00fablica\u2019s technology partner, ACI provides the addressing directory, 24\/7 clearing and settlement engine and interoperability services supporting Bre-B\u2019s reliability and scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBre-B\u2019s first five months show what coordinated leadership and modern infrastructure can achieve,\u201d said Fern\u00e1ndez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cColombia is now a leading real-time payments market, and we are proud to support continued progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBre-B has transformed how Colombians transact, creating faster, more transparent and inclusive services,\u201d said Ram\u00edrez Pineda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe first months highlight interoperability and collaboration. Next, we will expand innovation and explore real-time cross-border opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking ahead, Bre-B is expected to deepen adoption across small businesses and rural communities, while supporting new use cases such as bill payments, government disbursements and merchant acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continued investment in infrastructure, security and user experience will be critical to sustaining momentum and ensuring long-term resilience. As Colombia\u2019s ecosystem evolves, Bre-B is positioned to play a central role in driving innovation, competition and financial inclusion across the country and the wider region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By enabling seamless integration with fintechs, banks and global networks, the platform will continue to unlock economic value and enhance everyday payment experiences for millions of users.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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