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SPEI

SPEI (Sistema de Pagos Electrónicos Interbancarios) is Mexico’s real-time interbank electronic payment system developed and operated by Banco de México. It enables near-instant account-to-account transfers between bank accounts through online and mobile banking. In 2025, SPEI processed more than 6 billion transactions, making it one of Mexico’s most important payment infrastructures for consumers, businesses and financial institutions.

Method
SPEI
LPM Market Share
60%
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full and partial refunds (automated)
Type
Bank Transfer
Local Card Scheme
Users
17M
Disbursements
Yes
Yes
Chargebacks
No
Authorization currency
MXN
Authorization
speed
Instant
Recurring
No
No
Notify when available

Reasons for Popularity

Nationwide Coverage: Nearly all banks in Mexico participate in SPEI, ensuring that users can make payments efficiently regardless of their bank

Convenience: Users can access SPEI through various channels, including online banking, mobile banking, and bank branches, making it highly accessible

Security and Reliability: SPEI offers secure transactions through a protected network, with no chargebacks and robust fraud protection, which enhances trust among users

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