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Paynet in Mexican Casinos
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This page is for players in Mexico who want to deposit with cash at online casinos using Paynet, the cash-payment service from Openpay. Online casinos in Mexico operate under permits issued by the Interior Ministry (Segob), mostly as extensions of land-based permits, and the 1947 gambling law is being replaced, so the rules may change. Below we explain the rules, how Paynet works, and how to deposit at a store. Paynet does not support withdrawals. What is Paynet and why choose it at a Mexican online casino?
Online Gambling Regulation in Mexico
Mexico offers a legal land-based gambling market. The country legalised gambling at federal level in 1947 with the Ley Federal de Juegos y Sorteos. The 2004 regulations to that law later allowed permit holders to run remote (online) operations as an extension of their land-based permits.
As of 2004, the Federal Games and Draws Law is the main piece of legislation. The Ministry of Interior (Segob) is the regulator in charge of accepting licence applications and licensing operators for running online casinos in Mexico. So far, it has been granting licences to operators who already had land-based licences. Some international operators, such as Betsson, have teamed up with Mexican companies to operate in the market.
This actually prompted the authorities in 2013 to make some changes to the current laws to clarify things even further, but to this day, changes have been postponed and there are no amendments to the laws. Segob permits are the only authorisation for online casinos in Mexico, and sites without one offer no local consumer protection. A new gambling law has been in preparation, so check the current rules.
Segob permits are the only authorisation for online casinos in Mexico. International casinos that accept Mexican players do not hold one, so they give no local consumer protection, and you play there at your own risk. Licensed and offshore sites alike offer slots, table games, video poker and live casino games from established software developers.
When choosing a casino, one thing to look at is the payment method you will use. Not many local payment methods are offered across sites that accept Mexican players. One that is available at some casinos is Paynet, a cash-payment platform run by Openpay.
Paynet lets people pay online purchases in cash at partner stores, so people without a bank account can also use it. Payments are in Mexican pesos. Which casinos accept it varies, so check the cashier of the site you are considering.
Using Paynet Across Mexican Online Casinos
Paynet is run by Openpay, a Mexican payments company, and a reported operating alliance with Walmart de México links it to Walmart stores (Forbes México).
Paynet lets people pay in cash for online purchases. According to an Openpay integration partner, more than 32,000 points across the country accept Paynet payments (Tiendanube). The company is also looking to expand local offerings in LatAm.
To start, find a Mexican online casino that accepts Paynet. The casino needs its own Openpay account and must have enabled the service. After you register, go to the Banking page to request a deposit in the amount you want. The casino generates a reference or payment code, which you save on your mobile device or print and take to a partner store. Participating stores include Walmart, Waldo's and Farmacias del Ahorro, among others; use the store map on the Paynet site to find the nearest one.
As you get to the store, show the cashier the generated code on your mobile device. Give the exact amount of cash for the transaction to be processed successfully. The cashier will enter it in the OpenPay system and the transaction will be sent directly to your online casino operator’s bank. At the same time, the funds will automatically become available on your casino balance.
Since you’re basically depositing with cash, it goes without saying that you’ll be depositing in your local currency, the Mexican peso. So, if you’re ready, let’s see the solution in action across Mexican online casinos, in the following section.
Casinos for Players from Mexico that Offer Paynet
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Depositing and Withdrawing with Paynet
Although we explained the steps for depositing above, here they are in detail. Paynet availability varies by casino, so check the cashier of the sites you are considering.
After you decide on the site to join, register a player account with it. Provide the required personal info, and right after that, to fund your account with Paynet, follow these easy steps:
As you probably gathered by now, withdrawals with Paynet are not possible. This is a solution that digitalizes cash for payments and purchases and does not work the other way around.
Because Paynet cannot send money back, you will need another method to withdraw. Options that casinos may offer include CoDi and SPEI, global eWallets, cards and cryptocurrencies. Check the cashier for what your casino supports.
Conclusion
Paynet lets Mexican players deposit cash at partner stores at the casinos that accept it. Payments are in Mexican pesos, and a store may charge a small fee per payment. Paynet cannot be used for withdrawals, so check how your casino pays out before you deposit.
FAQs
Can I withdraw winnings with Paynet?
No. Paynet is a cash-in method for deposits. Casinos pay out through other methods such as SPEI, cards or e-wallets.
How does a Paynet deposit work at a casino?
You choose Paynet in the casino cashier and receive a payment reference or barcode. You pay that reference in cash at a partner store, and the casino credits your balance once the payment registers.
Does Paynet charge a fee?
A third-party blog reports a fee of MXN 8 per transaction at affiliated stores. We could not confirm this with Openpay, so ask at the store before you pay.
Where can I pay a Paynet reference?
At partner stores. According to an Openpay integration partner, Paynet is accepted at more than 32,000 points across Mexico, including Walmart, Waldo's and Farmacias del Ahorro. Use the store map on the Paynet site to find the nearest one.
Other ways to pay in Mexico
We also review these payment methods for players in Mexico: SafetyPay, AstroPay Card, Bank Wire Transfer and SPEI.