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Banco Del Bienestar Marks Six Years Serving 30 Million Users, Lowers Account Opening Deposit to 50 Pesos

Operating through more than 3,000 branches across urban and rural Mexico, the bank is strengthening financial inclusion by bypassing private intermediaries to serve marginalized communities.

Con más de 3 mil sucursales, la banca pública garantiza el acceso directo a apoyos sociales para millones de personas
Con seis años de operación, el Banco del Bienestar ha crecido hasta atender a más de 30 millones de personas en más de 3 mil sucursales.
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Overview

  • Its branch network spans over 3,000 locations from mountainous regions to coastal towns, reducing travel distances for beneficiaries.
  • Account holders can open savings accounts with a 50-peso deposit and face no commission or minimum balance requirements.
  • The institution distributes pensions, scholarships and other social supports directly to recipients without intermediaries.
  • Under President Claudia Sheinbaum, initiatives such as Salud Casa por Casa, Pensión Mujeres Bienestar and the Beca Universal Rita Cetina have expanded the bank’s reach.
  • Director Víctor Lamoyi emphasizes delivering services with warmth and promoting saving as a path to economic autonomy for vulnerable communities.