Digital Collection System: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to use QR-based payments through your mobile banking app to pay for goods and services in Mexico.
The Digital Collection System is a way to make payments using QR codes through your mobile banking application. This system allows you to complete transactions for various goods and services using your smartphone.
Who it's for
This system is available to any individual who uses a mobile banking app. If you have a smartphone and a banking application that supports digital features, you qualify to use this payment method. It is designed for everyday users who want a way to handle transactions digitally rather than using physical cash.
What you get
The primary benefit of this system is the ability to make payments through a process called Pago con QR. Instead of manually entering bank details or carrying cash, you use your phone to scan a QR code provided by a merchant. This allows you to pay for merchandise or various services quickly and efficiently using the digital tools already present in your mobile banking app.
What it costs you
Using this system is free. There is no fee required to access the payment feature within your mobile banking application for these types of transactions.
The catch to know
While the system is designed to be widely accessible, there is one important limitation to keep in mind: not all merchants support it yet. Because this is a digital system, its availability depends on whether the shop or service provider has integrated this specific QR-based technology into their own payment setup. You may find that some businesses still require traditional payment methods.
How to apply
- Check your mobile banking app to ensure it has the feature required to scan QR codes.
- Find a merchant or service provider that accepts the Digital Collection System.
- Open your banking app and select the QR scanning option.
- Scan the QR code presented by the merchant to view the payment details.
- Confirm the transaction on your screen to complete the payment.