PicPay has launched a Global eSIM powered by Gigs, bringing borderless connectivity directly into one of Brazil’s largest digital banking apps.

SÃO PAULO & SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2026 - PicPay, one of Brazil’s largest digital banks, now offers users free access to a global eSIM with 10GB of data valid for one year. The benefit is available exclusively to Epic clients, PicPay’s high-income segment, and can be instantly activated in the PicPay app. 

PicPay’s eSIM marks another important milestone in the bank’s journey to integrate all of life’s essentials into a single app. By offering a free, high-quality global data plan to its high-income segment, PicPay continues to elevate their user experience in Brazil and abroad. 

“By offering international connectivity within the global account for Epic clients, we expand the product’s value proposition and deliver an even more complete and premium experience for those seeking convenience, freedom, and technology in one place,” said Pedro Romero, Executive Director of Wallet and Banking at PicPay. 

For many travellers, roaming still comes with uncertainty and high costs, with fees that can climb to R$300 per trip. With built in global data, PicPay’s Epic users will now enjoy peace of mind when they travel, with maps, rides, messages, and banking, all working from the moment they arrive. 

Eligible users receive the benefit automatically and can activate it in just a few taps. The plan provides continuous data coverage in more than 150 international destinations, all through a single eSIM.

Unlocking engagement and loyalty for PicPay

PicPay delivers embedded global connectivity at scale through their partnership with Gigs. Via Gigs’ OS, PicPay instantly connects users to international mobile networks, without the cost and complexity of operating as a traditional telecom carrier.

Gigs manages everything from global network integrations to operational support, allowing PicPay to offer connectivity as a core service while reducing technical overhead and accelerating new launches. The eSIM runs on Gigs’ global network integrations, delivering fast, reliable data directly within the PicPay app.

“For many travellers, roaming is still unpredictable and expensive. By embedding global connectivity directly into its app, PicPay gives its customers real peace of mind when they travel, unlocking a new source of engagement and loyalty,” said Rafa Plantier, VP Go-To-Market at Gigs.

About PicPay 

With 13 years of history and more than 66 million customers, PicPay is one of Brazil’s leading digital banks. Founded in Vitória, in the state of Espírito Santo, the company pioneered instant person-to-person payments and the use of QR codes eight years before Pix. Today, PicPay offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for individuals and entrepreneurs. A sector reference for initiatives in generative artificial intelligence and Open Finance, the company reported net income of R$313,8 million and revenue of R$7.3 billion in the first nine months of 2025. PicPay was also named the country’s best digital bank by popular vote at the iBest Awards. PicPay was also voted Brazil’s best digital bank by popular vote in the iBest Awards. 

About Gigs 

Gigs, the operating system for mobile services, empowers tech companies to seamlessly embed connectivity into their offerings in weeks. By bundling phone plans and travel data with their core services, Gigs' customers can increase stickiness and unlock a new recurring revenue stream with digital mobile experiences that meaningfully create value to consumers. Gigs' end-to-end platform provides everything brands like PicPay, Nubank, Revolut and OnePay need to launch and operate their own mobile services. Backed by Ribbit Capital, Google, Y Combinator, Speedinvest and BoxGroup, Gigs was founded by Hermann Frank and Dennis Bauer in 2020.