Talk:Brazil/@comment-201.69.248.71-20160321001414/@comment-26674008-20160321112135

Of course, it doesn't matter now. But it is not even true that the CPF number is for Brazil citizens or residents only. You don't even need to ever visit Brazil.

You merely visit a Brazil embassy or consulate, declare some forms that you need a CPF, pay a nominal fee (such as €10) and you'll be mailed one. It takes some weeks as it comes from Brazil.

So it's not quite as exclusive like the personal numbers issued in North America or north Europe. Whether it is worth this effort for prepaid data alone is questionable, now that passport are accepted. But the CPF may still be useful for many other uses & if you have it then use it for data also.