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Oxxo Pay Launches “Retiro al Instante” in 23,000 Stores Nationwide

It empowers businesses to issue instant cash refunds, payments or withdrawals without bank accounts through QR codes supported by SPEI references.

Overview

  • The service operates 24/7 across more than 23,000 Oxxo outlets, offering round-the-clock access to cash disbursements.
  • Businesses send customers a unique QR code via SMS or email that authorizes no-account cash withdrawals at the store register.
  • Funds are settled flexibly through Mexico’s SPEI interbank system and consolidated in daily merchant settlements.
  • Designed for a cash-centric market, the tool targets over 22 million unbanked adults who rely exclusively on cash.
  • The launch complements Femsa’s fintech push, following direct SPEI integration and signaling its intent to seek a banking licence.