Bre-B continues to move forward: on September 23, Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) launches the mechanism that enables full interoperability of the Instant Payments System
Starting on October 6, person-to-business payments will be made through the new Bre-B button or zone provided by financial institutions on their digital channels.
Banco de la República announces that the Bre-B operation continues to progress per the established timeline. On September 23, the Central Bank will launch the operation of the mechanism that will support the settlement of transactions within the new ecosystem operating 24/7.
In agreement with the financial industry, a controlled operation involving a limited number of clients will be held between September 23 and October 5 of 2025, to verify full interoperability among the five instant payment systems and the 227 financial institutions participating in the new payment ecosystem.
Thus, as of October 6, Banco de la República will transition Bre-B to full-scale operation, marking a new era for monetary transactions in Colombia. Person-to-business payments will be made through the new Bre-B button or zone, which will be integrated into financial institutions’ mobile apps and websites. Users who already make instant payments through private initiatives will be able to continue making their transactions easily, quickly, and securely via the new Bre-B button or zone within their financial institution.
Clients will be able to learn more about Bre-B through their financial institution.
