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PagBank Layoffs

January 2023

PagBank announced a layoff affecting 500 employees (7% of its workforce) in January 2023. The company operates in the Finance sector.

Share:
People Affected

500

Percentage

7%

Announced Date

Jan 16, 2023

Company Information

Industry
Finance
Country
BR
Region
Sao Paulo, Non-U.S.
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

In January 2023, PagBank, the digital bank of PagSeguro, conducted a significant layoff, dismissing approximately 7% of its workforce, which equates to about 500 employees out of a total of roughly 7,000. The neobank stated these cuts were aimed at improving company efficiency following a period of team growth, aligning with broader trends seen among technology companies and fintechs globally. The layoffs impacted all areas, with a notable concentration in technology roles such as agile development, product, and UX. This move was part of a series of workforce reductions observed in Brazilian companies at the start of the year.

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