Introduction
Asociación FinTech México is a national fintech association representing financial technology companies in Mexico. Founded in 2015 and based in Mexico, it brings together more than 200 affiliated companies across the fintech ecosystem. The association works to develop the fintech industry in Mexico and Latin America by promoting innovation, collaboration, financial inclusion and better digital financial services.
What is Asociación FinTech México and who does it represent
Asociación FinTech México, also known as FinTech México, represents companies operating across Mexico’s financial technology sector. Its members include fintech companies, payment firms, financial data providers, lending platforms, digital finance companies, technology providers and other organisations supporting fintech development.
The association acts as a collective voice for the Mexican fintech ecosystem. It supports collaboration between fintech companies, regulators, financial institutions, investors, service providers and public-sector stakeholders. It is not a regulator, payment scheme, licensing authority or payment infrastructure operator.
Mission and advocacy focus
Asociación FinTech México works to strengthen the fintech ecosystem in Mexico and Latin America. Its mission is to bring together fintech companies to improve financial services for all, while supporting innovation, collaboration and responsible market development.
The association advocates for regulatory clarity, better financial technology policy, innovation-friendly rules, consumer trust, competition and financial inclusion. Its work is especially relevant where Mexican regulation affects fintech companies, payment institutions, crowdfunding platforms, financial data, open finance, digital wallets, lending, crypto-assets, cybersecurity and digital financial services.
Policy domains
- Fintech regulation and market development — Engagement on Mexico’s fintech legal framework, authorisation processes and policy conditions for financial technology companies.
- Digital payments and wallets — Relevance for PSPs, wallet providers, payment aggregators, merchant payment firms, remittance companies and payment infrastructure providers.
- Open finance and financial data — Work connected to customer data, APIs, account connectivity, financial data access and Mexico’s open finance framework.
- Financial inclusion — Support for digital financial services that expand access to payments, credit, savings, insurance and investment tools.
- Digital lending and alternative finance — Relevance for online lenders, credit platforms, crowdfunding models and SME finance providers.
- Cybersecurity, fraud and data protection — Engagement on secure fintech services, consumer trust, fraud prevention, digital identity and responsible data use.
- Innovation and ecosystem collaboration — Support for partnerships between fintechs, banks, regulators, investors, technology providers and regional fintech organisations.
Geographic scope and cross-border reach
Asociación FinTech México primarily focuses on Mexico and the Mexican fintech market. It is most relevant to companies operating in Mexico, entering the Mexican market or seeking engagement with Mexican fintech firms, regulators, financial institutions, investors and ecosystem partners.
The association also has Latin American relevance because Mexico is one of the region’s largest fintech markets and many fintech companies operate or scale across borders. FinTech México can be useful for companies following regional fintech trends, but it does not provide licensing, passporting, regulatory approval or payment scheme access.
Why Asociación FinTech México matters for payments operators
Asociación FinTech México matters for PSPs, payment aggregators, digital wallet providers, remittance companies, merchant payment firms, embedded finance platforms, open finance providers and fintech infrastructure companies operating in or targeting Mexico. Its work is relevant to the policy and market conditions affecting payment innovation and digital financial services.
For payment operators, the association is especially relevant where payments intersect with Mexico’s fintech regulation, open finance, SPEI, CoDi, digital wallets, merchant acceptance, remittances, financial inclusion, fraud prevention, cybersecurity and consumer protection. It helps payment firms follow policy developments, connect with ecosystem stakeholders and participate in broader fintech dialogue.
The teams most likely to follow FinTech México include policy, legal, compliance, product, partnerships, business development, risk, fraud, marketing, government affairs and senior leadership teams. The association does not authorise payment firms or supervise financial institutions, but it is an important fintech ecosystem voice in Mexico.
Who runs Asociación FinTech México and who are the members
Asociación FinTech México operates as a member-based fintech association with leadership, affiliates, vice presidencies, working groups, events, research activity and ecosystem initiatives. Its public materials describe more than 200 affiliated companies and several vice presidencies or work areas.
The association represents fintech companies and ecosystem participants rather than functioning as a public authority or financial supervisor. Its member base covers a wide range of financial technology verticals.
Members and participant categories
FinTech México’s membership is best described by fintech activity rather than by a generic list of banks and vendors. Its affiliated companies and ecosystem participants may include multiple types of technology-led financial services companies.
| Category | Typical participants |
|---|---|
| Payment and wallet companies | PSPs, payment aggregators, digital wallets, merchant payment providers and payment infrastructure firms |
| Financial data and open finance firms | API providers, data access platforms, account connectivity firms and customer-permissioned data companies |
| Digital lending platforms | Consumer lenders, SME lenders, credit marketplaces and alternative finance providers |
| Crowdfunding and investment platforms | Crowdfunding providers, investment technology firms and digital capital-raising platforms |
| Crypto and digital asset firms | Crypto-asset service providers, blockchain finance firms and digital asset infrastructure companies |
| Regtech and compliance providers | KYC, AML, fraud prevention, identity, risk and cybersecurity technology companies |
| Personal finance and wealthtech firms | Savings, budgeting, investment, financial wellness and wealth management technology providers |
| Ecosystem partners | Investors, law firms, consultancies, financial institutions, technology providers and service companies supporting fintech growth |
Working groups and committees
Asociación FinTech México organises member activity through vice presidencies, working groups, committees, events and ecosystem initiatives. These structures support collaboration on regulation, open finance, payments, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, lending, data, innovation and other fintech topics.
Members may participate in policy discussions, industry events, research initiatives, education programmes and ecosystem projects designed to strengthen Mexico’s fintech sector.
What does Asociación FinTech México publish and who does it influence
Policy and regulatory engagement
Asociación FinTech México engages with regulators, policymakers and public-sector stakeholders on fintech policy and market development. Relevant audiences include Mexican financial regulators, government bodies, legislators, central bank stakeholders and regional fintech organisations.
Its influence is strongest where fintech companies need a collective voice on regulation, authorisation, innovation, financial inclusion, open finance, digital payments, financial data and consumer trust. The association helps translate fintech-sector priorities into public dialogue and policy engagement.
Research, reports and ecosystem resources
FinTech México publishes and supports reports, ecosystem updates, policy materials, events, educational content and fintech market resources. Its public activity includes the Reporte FinTech, news, blog content, provider resources and ecosystem initiatives.
For PSPs and payment firms, useful themes include digital payments, open finance, financial inclusion, fintech regulation, payment innovation, cybersecurity, financial data, consumer behaviour and Mexico’s fintech market structure.
Events and convenings
Asociación FinTech México organises and participates in fintech events, member meetings, academy-style sessions and ecosystem forums. Its event activity includes FinTech México Festival and FTMX Week, which bring together fintech companies, regulators, investors, financial institutions, technology providers and other ecosystem participants.
These events are relevant for payments operators seeking market insight, partnerships, policy awareness and visibility in Mexico’s fintech ecosystem.
How to join Asociación FinTech México
Membership is relevant for fintech companies and ecosystem participants operating in or connected to Mexico’s financial technology market.
Who can join
Membership is most relevant for fintech companies, payment firms, digital wallets, lending platforms, open finance providers, regtech firms, crypto companies, crowdfunding platforms, financial data companies, technology providers and other organisations supporting the fintech sector.
Companies that are not fintechs but provide products or services to the fintech sector may also be relevant through supporting or affiliate participation routes.
Asociación FinTech México membership tiers and fees
Asociación FinTech México does not publish a simple universal public membership fee table. Costs, categories, benefits and participation routes may vary depending on company type, fintech vertical, regulatory status and level of involvement.
Companies should confirm current membership pricing directly with the association before budgeting for participation.
What members commit to
Members typically participate in ecosystem activity, policy dialogue, events, working groups, research initiatives, education programmes and collaboration with other fintech stakeholders. Participation may involve sharing expertise, contributing to policy positions, attending events and supporting the development of Mexico’s fintech sector.
Membership does not provide regulatory authorisation, CNBV approval, Banco de México approval, payment scheme access, SPEI access, licensing support or formal market-entry approval.
FAQ
Is Asociación FinTech México a regulator?
No. Asociación FinTech México is not a regulator or supervisory authority. It does not issue licences, supervise financial firms or create binding rules. It is a fintech association representing companies and stakeholders in Mexico’s financial technology ecosystem.
Who can join Asociación FinTech México?
Membership is relevant for fintech companies and ecosystem participants active in Mexico, including payment firms, digital wallets, lending platforms, open finance providers, regtech companies, crypto firms, crowdfunding platforms, data companies and technology providers supporting the fintech sector.
How much does Asociación FinTech México membership cost?
Asociación FinTech México does not publish a simple universal public membership fee table. Costs and participation benefits may vary by company type, fintech vertical, regulatory status and involvement level. Companies should confirm current membership pricing directly with the association.
How many members does Asociación FinTech México have?
Asociación FinTech México publicly describes itself as having more than 200 affiliated companies. Its membership covers multiple fintech verticals, including payments, lending, financial data, open finance, digital assets, regtech, wealthtech, crowdfunding and financial infrastructure.
Why does Asociación FinTech México matter for PSPs?
Asociación FinTech México matters for PSPs because payments are a major part of Mexico’s fintech ecosystem. PSPs may follow the association to track policy developments around digital payments, SPEI, CoDi, open finance, wallets, merchant acceptance, fraud prevention, financial inclusion and fintech regulation.
Is Asociación FinTech México the same as CNBV or Banco de México?
No. Asociación FinTech México is separate from CNBV and Banco de México. CNBV and Banco de México are public authorities involved in financial supervision and payment regulation, while the association represents fintech-sector interests and supports ecosystem development.
Does Asociación FinTech México operate outside Mexico?
Asociación FinTech México primarily focuses on Mexico, but its work has Latin American relevance because Mexican fintech companies often operate across the region and Mexico is one of Latin America’s largest fintech markets. The association supports ecosystem collaboration and regional fintech visibility.
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