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Mexico implements Digital Economy Law to promote electronic payments
Mexico has enacted the Digital Economy Law for Digital and Electronic Payments, which entered into force on November 5, 2026. The legislation aims to increase the adoption of digital transactions in strategic sectors to improve financial inclusion and tax traceability.
President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified that the law does not aim to abolish cash for everyday purchases in shops and general commerce. However, the government intends to prioritize digital payments in specific areas, such as gas stations, to combat fuel theft and illegal imports by strengthening the traceability of the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS). A gradual transition is also planned for highway toll booths to improve traffic flow and resource tracking.
The law also recognizes the Digital CURP and the Citizen Digital File as valid forms of identification for financial services. While the transition will be progressive, the Ministry of Finance (SHCP) will define which specific sectors may eventually require digital-only payments. Experts note that while the move could improve tax collection and reduce money laundering, it also necessitates strict adherence to data protection laws to secure sensitive financial information.
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Alejandro Lazzarotto Rodríguez · Banco de México · Banco del Bienestar · CONCANACO SERVYTUR · Canaco · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Congreso de la Unión · Mexico · Octavio de la Torre · Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The Digital Economy Law for Digital and Electronic Payments entered into force on November 5, 2026. contralinea.com.mx · entrelineas.com.mx · columnadigital.com · fuentesfidedignas.com.mx · tribunademexico.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The transition to digital payments at highway toll booths will be gradual. contralinea.com.mx · canal44.com · fuentesfidedignas.com.mx · tribunademexico.com · columnadigital.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The law recognizes the Digital CURP and Digital Citizen File as valid identifications for financial services. columnadigital.com · basham.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Banco del Bienestar is launching a new application that allows direct payments from mobile phones. contralinea.com.mx · lahoguera.mx · tribunademexico.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Canaco president Alejandro Lazzarotto Rodríguez expressed concern that the law could impact sales due to lack of familiarity with card payments. entrelineas.com.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] The government intends to eliminate cash use specifically in gas stations to combat fuel theft and illegal imports. contralinea.com.mx · canal44.com · fuentesfidedignas.com.mx · laprensa.mx · tribunademexico.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Cash will not be prohibited for use in general retail stores. contralinea.com.mx · canal44.com · fuentesfidedignas.com.mx · tribunademexico.com · lahoguera.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During 2025, a fuel imbalance of 8,824 million liters was recorded in Mexico. laprensa.mx