Finabien: discover the new card for sending remittances with a low commission – El Sol de México

Many of us We have a relative abroad who usually sends money periodically to support household expenses or to invest in Mexico. Las remittances without a doubt, they are a factor that not only drives the country’s economy, they are also positive for household finances.

However, some banks charge depending on whether you want the money immediately or the destination and method of delivery. If you have any questions about this, here isand we leave a link of bank commissions, which can reach up to 14 dollars.

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That is why the federal government announced on Monday the launch of the fine cardwhich will charge less commission and is aimed at those who live in the US and send money to their relatives in Mexico.

How can I process it?

The General Director of Financiera para el Bienestar (formerly TELECOMM), Maria del Rocio Mejia, He showed during the morning conference that the agency has two options for sending remittances:

Stage 1 “Traditional”: You can get the card at all Finabien branches, which you can check at this link y you need consular registration, INE or driver’s license

Stage 2: use of the Finabien App. If you are in the United States you can obtain the card at the Consulates of Mexico. Through this application, for sending up to two thousand 500 dollars the commission will be 3.99 dollars.

Since the familiar in US If you requested your card, you have to request that the money arrive at the Finabien branches and if so, you will not be charged a commission in Mexico.

Likewise, among the advantages of the fine card It is that it has wide coverage including remote areas, you may not be charged a commission, fast, safe and transparent, said the head of Financiera para el Bienestar.

Besides, It is possible to send money from card to Finabien card without problems, Just remember that there is a charge for the app.

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“Last year we received 2.3 billion dollars through the financial institution and with this our countrymen define themselves and use this channel from the Mexican government to send remittances,” said María del Rocío Mejía.