Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
During 2024, the economic outlook in Mexico has been impacted by inflationary and political factors, while the low unemployment rate, higher salaries, and the active performance of the banking sector have attracted a greater number of customers, moving towards the goal of financial inclusion. The emergence of neobanks such as Openbank from Grupo Santander, due to the launched at the end of 2024, and the consolidation of existing ones, such as Nu Bank, have benefited Mexicans, with access to financial products with simplified onboarding processes and digital transformation.
Digital transformation leading financial inclusion in Mexico
Within an atmosphere of financial inclusion, fintechs have played a relevant role by offering financial solutions for the unbanked segment through technology; for example, by providing digital accounts, mobile payments, and microcredit even in the most remote areas of the country. There was strong growth in the number of fintechs established in Mexico in the first quarter of 2024.
Financial education is a key component in building an inclusive Mexico
The government authorities and institutions have prioritised financial inclusion in Mexico, since the percentage of the banked population in the country has huge room for growth compared with other countries in Latin America. The government has implemented programmes to support financial inclusion, such as Cuenta Básica (Basic Account), which allows citizens to open bank accounts at no cost and with minimal requirements.
Strategic alliances strengthen the financial ecosystem in Mexico
In Mexico, 2024 has seen initiatives in the financial sector which aim to improve operations in businesses and, as a result, the customer experience. One way to do this has been through synergies between different participants.
What next for financial cards and payments?
The financial industry’s efforts to promote financial inclusion will continue to grow consistently in Brazil in the forecast period, not only in terms of access to credit for the unbanked population, but also through the integration of payment methods for high-demand services, such as transportation. Thus, in 2024, Spin cards, OXXO’s financial technology company, can be used to access the seven Metrobus lines in Mexico City, through contactless technology, and with the benefit to customers of accumulating points in the Spin Premia loyalty programme.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Financial Cards and Payments industry in Mexico with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Financial Cards and Payments industry in Mexico, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Financial Cards and Payments in Mexico report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Financial Cards and Payments in Mexico?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Financial Cards and Payments in Mexico?
- How has COVID-19, recession and macroeconomic volatility impacted the market?
- How long will the market take to recover? What are the opportunities now?
- How will political context and shifting cultural values shape future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Financial Cards and Payments in Mexico - Industry Overview
Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
Digital transformation leading financial inclusion in Mexico
Financial education is a key component in building an inclusive Mexico
Strategic alliances strengthen the financial ecosystem in Mexico
What next for financial cards and payments?
DISCLAIMER
Charge Cards in Mexico - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Positive economic environment in 2024 maintains growth for charge cards
Cardholders continue to be compensated for good management
Service leads the strategic proposal of charge cards
Charge cards to embrace positive economic environment by capitalising on e-commerce
New players expected to enter charge cards
American Express supports local businesses to ensure inclusion
Credit Cards in Mexico - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
High inflation rates and economic uncertainty lead to conservative spending
Younger segment drives growth in BNPL
Card diversification aims to enhance trust amongst Mexicans
Embedded finance in key industries in Mexico: Travel
AI emerges as a key factor for the evolution of credit cards in Mexico
Emerging groups will redefine strategies in financial cards and payments
Debit Cards in Mexico - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
A good period for debit cards in Mexico
Neobanks steadily capitalise on debit products
Building a strong relationship with a financial institution
The proactive participation of government authorities is essential
Commercial debit cards to capitalise on the nearshoring boom
B2B: Electronic payments likely to continue leading payments in Mexico, as in Latin America
Pre-Paid Cards in Mexico - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Political environment enhances the performance of pre-paid cards
Pre-paid cards make it easier for shoppers to purchase online
Pre-paid cards capitalise on streaming platforms
Marketplaces set to drive consistent growth for pre-paid cards
Technology is driving modernisation: Contactless payments
Data power to enhance closed loop pre-paid cards from retail stores
Store Cards in Mexico - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Economic stability favours growth for store cards in Mexico
Cashback continues to drive competitiveness amongst store cards
Store cards help move towards financial inclusion, with improved accessibility to credit products
Marketplaces will continue challenging traditional ways of selling, offering opportunities to financial products
Nearshoring and the expansion of urban areas could enhance growth of store cards
Store cards to see increasingly fierce competition from alternative financial products
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Financial Cards and Payments
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- ATM Cards
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- Commercial Charge Cards
- Personal Charge Cards
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- Commercial Credit Cards
- Personal Credit Cards
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- Commercial Debit Cards
- Personal Debit Cards
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- Closed Loop Pre-Paid Cards
- Open Loop Pre-Paid Cards
- Store Cards
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- ATM Transactions
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- Commercial Charge Card Transactions
- Personal Charge Card Transactions
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- Commercial Credit Card Transactions
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- Average Personal Credit Card Balance
- Average Personal Credit Card Limit
- Personal Credit Card Utilisation
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- Commercial Debit Card Transactions
- Personal Debit Card Transactions
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- Closed Loop Pre-Paid Card Transactions
- Open Loop Pre-Paid Card Transactions
- Store Card Transactions
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- Commercial Card Payment Transactions
- Commercial Electronic Direct/ACH Transactions
- Commercial Paper Payment Transactions
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- Personal Card Payment Transactions
- Personal Electronic Direct/ACH Transactions
- Personal Paper Payment Transactions
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- Commercial Electronic Direct/ACH Transactions
- Personal Electronic Direct/ACH Transactions
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- Commercial Cash Transactions
- Commercial Other Paper Transactions
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- Personal Cash Transactions
- Personal Other Paper Transactions
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- Mobile Proximity Payments
- Mobile Remote Payments
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Financial Cards and Payments
Payments are tracked based on the country of residence / account issuance and include outbound spend while excluding inbound spend.
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