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INAPAM Card Remains In-Person Only as Same-Day Issuance and Chedraui 10% Discount Are Reaffirmed

Applicants receive the card in person the same day at Bienestar modules, with benefits that vary by location.

Overview

  • People aged 60 or older must apply at Secretaría de Bienestar/INAPAM modules with birth certificate, valid ID, recent CURP, proof of address, one passport-size photo and a contact phone number.
  • Service is offered on weekdays with same-day delivery of the physical card; reported hours range from 08:00–14:00 to 08:00–16:00 depending on the site, and the official locator lists nearby modules at http://200.188.126.49/CINAPAM.bienestar/.
  • The credential does not expire, and replacements are issued only in cases of loss, theft or severe damage, with all existing card designs remaining valid.
  • Benefits include free access to Metro, Metrobús, RTP and Cablebús in CDMX, 10% off purchases at SuperISSSTE, potential airline discounts with Aeroméxico and Volaris, and reductions on services like water or property tax in some states.
  • Chedraui offers a reported 10% discount limited to select departments and store availability, Suburbia grants 5% for the cardholder only, and Flexi provides 10–15% in Coahuila, Oaxaca and San Luis Potosí, with details subject to the official directory at gob.mx/inapam.