MEX CB Interbank Payment System

Updated on: Feb 25, 2025

Latest Event


  • Feb. 21, 2025 MEX CB Final Publication
  • On Feb. 21, 2025, MEX CB published Circular 1/2025 to amend Circular 13/2017 and Circular 2/2025 addressed to participants in SPEI, re amendments to Circular 14/2017.
  • Circular 1/2025 and Circular 2/2025 will be in force on Mar. 24, 2025, with exceptions.
  • Amendments to Art. 58 in force on May 23, 2025, Art. 9th Bis, 19 on Feb. 23, 2026.
  • Art. 9a. Bis 4, 9a. Bis 10, 83a on Nov. 25, 2025, Art 85a. in force on Aug. 25, 2025.

On Nov. 6, MEX CB proposed modifications re indirect participation.

  • MEX CB proposed amendments to Circulars 13/2017 and 14/2017 regarding the indirect participation in the MEX CB Electronic interbank payment system (SPEI).
  • Highlights
  • Aims to continue promoting proper functioning of payment systems and the healthy development of the financial system and the protection of the interests of the public.
  • Modified Circulars to regulate the processing of operations between different indirect participants of the same participant, as part of the indirect participation scheme.
  • Also to detail, specify and complement obligations contained in SPEI framework.
  • Proposed amendments establish regulatory elements that must be met by participants.
  • In addition, various improvements to SPEI regulations to further good user experience.
  • Finally, to ensure that participants have adequate understanding of their obligations.
  • Consultation
  • Comments must be submitted from Nov. 6, 2024, to Dec. 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
  • Feb. 21, 2025 MEX CB Final Publication
  • On Feb. 21, 2025, MEX CB published Circular 1/2025 to amend Circular 13/2017 and Circular 2/2025 addressed to participants in SPEI, re amendments to Circular 14/2017.
  • Circular 1/2025 and Circular 2/2025 will be in force on Mar. 24, 2025, with exceptions.
  • Amendments to Art. 58 in force on May 23, 2025, Art. 9th Bis, 19 on Feb. 23, 2026.
  • Art. 9a. Bis 4, 9a. Bis 10, 83a on Nov. 25, 2025, Art 85a. in force on Aug. 25, 2025.
Regulators
MEX CB
Entity Types
Bank
Reference
OG, Cir 1/2025, Cir 2/2025, 2/21/2025; CP, PR, 11/6/2024
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Operations; Reporting
Countries
Mexico
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Payments
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Nov 6, 2024
Effective Date
Mar 24, 2025
Rule ID
232569
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Feb 21, 2025
Report Section
International