Payment methods in Mexico
Mexico is Latin America's second-largest e-commerce market, worth $72 billion and growing, with over 120 million internet users. OXXO Pay is the defining feature of Mexico's payment landscape - with over 22,000 store locations nationwide, it bridges online commerce and cash for the 42% of Mexicans who remain unbanked. Any merchant entering Mexico without OXXO support is unreachable to a large segment of shoppers from the moment they reach checkout.
Market takeaways
- Mexico is Latin America's second-largest e-commerce market, worth $72 billion and growing, with over 120 million internet users. OXXO Pay is the defining feature of Mexico's payment landscape - with over 22,000 store locations nationwide, it bridges online commerce and cash for the 42% of Mexicans who remain unbanked. Any merchant entering Mexico without OXXO support is unreachable to a large segment of shoppers from the moment they reach checkout.
- Cards account for 56% of online transactions, but a significant share are locally issued Visa, Mastercard, and Carnet - where decline rates are higher without a local acquirer. Getting both right is the foundation of a Mexico payments strategy.
- OXXO Pay is Mexico's most important cash-based payment method for e-commerce. Operated by the OXXO convenience store chain - with over 22,000 locations across the country - it lets consumers generate a voucher code at checkout and pay in cash at any OXXO store. Nearly 20% of all online payments in Mexico are made via OXXO Pay, making it as strategically important as any card network.
- For merchants, OXXO means access to Mexico's unbanked and underbanked population - shoppers who want to buy online but pay offline. Without it, these consumers simply cannot complete a purchase. PPRO also supports OXXO Batch for high-volume or scheduled payment flows.
Population
133.0M
Online population
121.0M
B2C e-commerce
$72B
Banked population
58%
Payment method breakdown
- Card56%
- E-Wallet28%
- Cash (incl. OXXO)8%
- Bank transfer7%
- BNPL1%
Card scheme breakdown
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Cross-border e-commerce
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Featured payment methods in Mexico
Popular options based on coverage and prominence in this market.
Dimo
A platform launched by the Bank of Mexico that allows users to make instant bank transfers using the recipient's phone number.
CoDi
A state-backed digital payment system developed by the Bank of Mexico that facilitates real-time electronic payments via QR codes.
OXXO Pay
A key cash payment system where a customer receives a unique voucher to pay for an online purchase in cash at one of the thousands of OXXO convenience stores.
SPEI
A real-time bank transfer system widely used for interbank payments, launched by the central bank.
Featured banks in Mexico
Major institutions operating in this market.
Banco Santander
Santander, Spain
Banco Santander is Spain's largest bank and one of the world's top 10 financial institutions by market cap. It serves 160 million customers in Europe, North America, and Latin America.
Citigroup (Citi)
New York, United States
Citigroup (Citi) is a global diversified financial services holding company, operating in 160+ countries. It is known for its institutional banking, treasury services, and consumer banking across emerging markets.
Crédit Agricole Group
Paris, France
Crédit Agricole is the world's largest cooperative bank and France's second-largest financial group. It provides retail, corporate, insurance, and asset management services in France and internationally.
BBVA
Bilbao, Spain
BBVA is Spain's second-largest bank with a major presence in Mexico, South America, Turkey, and the USA. It is known for its digital banking leadership.
Itaú Unibanco
São Paulo, Brazil
Itaú Unibanco is Latin America's largest bank by assets, formed from the 2008 merger of Itaú and Unibanco. It offers retail, SME, corporate, and investment banking.
Nubank
São Paulo, Brazil
Nubank is Brazil's leading neobank and the world's largest fintech by customers (over 100 million). It offers credit cards, digital accounts, personal loans, and investment products.
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