The Central Bank of Brazil published this Tuesday (5), in the Official Gazette of the Union, the BCB Resolution No. 561which changes the rules of the international payment or transfer service known as eFX. The standard updates foreign exchange regulation provisions and brings indirect impacts to the betting sector by explicitly including the classification of operations related to gaming and betting.
The main change involves the definition and expansion of the operations permitted in eFX, which now cover international transfers linked to the acquisition of goods and services, withdrawals and investments, with a general limit of up to US$10,000 per operation in certain cases. The resolution also reinforces that only institutions authorized by the Central Bank will be able to act as providers of this service, including banks, fintechs and payment institutions.
In the case of betting, the standard includes the specific code “34045” to identify “gaming and betting” operations in the exchange purposes classification system. The measure allows for greater traceability and control over this type of international transaction, which had been identified as one of the regulatory challenges given the growth of the online betting market in the country.
Another relevant point is the prohibition on the use of virtual assets, such as cryptocurrencies, in operations between eFX providers and counterparties abroad. Transactions must occur exclusively through exchange operations or transactions in non-resident accounts in reais, which tends to increase control over financial flows linked to international platforms, including betting sites.
The resolution also establishes stricter compliance rules. Institutions must adopt procedures for identifying and monitoring customers and partners abroad, in addition to keeping records of operations for up to ten years. Information must be sent to the Central Bank monthly, through the Exchange System.
Experts assess that the inclusion of betting in the official classification of international operations represents an advance in monitoring the sector, especially in combating illegal activities and monitoring remittances abroad. However, the rule does not directly address the regulation of betting platforms, a topic that remains the responsibility of other federal government bodies.
The new regulations come into force on October 1, 2026. Until then, institutions must adapt to the requirements, including registering eFX activity in the Central Bank system.
Fonte: Gaming365 – Brasil
