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SafetyPay in Mexican Casinos
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This page is for players in Mexico who want to use SafetyPay, a payment method that works through online banking or cash collection points, at online casinos. Online casinos in Mexico operate under the Interior Ministry’s permit system rather than a dedicated online gambling law. Below we explain the rules, how SafetyPay works and how to use it at a casino.
Online Gambling Regulation in Mexico
Mexico has had a regulated gambling market since 1947, and there are roughly 300 land-based casino establishments in the country, which give the industry a significant economic role. Online gambling has no law of its own: operators work as extensions of permits that the Interior Ministry (SEGOB) grants under the 1947 law, and reform proposals have not yet been enacted.
The Ley Federal de Juegos y Sorteos of 1947 is the main law, supplemented by regulations issued in 2004. Online casino operation is allowed only through permits that SEGOB has granted to existing land-based operators and their partners, as there is no separate online licence. Some international brands have entered the market by partnering with permit holders.
Those international online casino operators that were targeting the market anyway were also allowed to sign partnership deals with licensed Mexican operators to launch their offering on the market, as well. Many software developers, too, got a chance to expand their presence in Mexico through integration with Mexican casino brands. And that’s how the online gambling industry in Mexico quickly became one of the leading in Latin America.
No real amendments to the Ley Federal de Juegos y Sorteos have been enacted. International sites without a Mexican partner still accept players, but they have no Mexican permit and give you less protection, so stick with sites that work with licensed Mexican online casinos. Operators also keep signing partnerships in Mexico.
Licensed sites carry games from leading developers such as Evolution, EveryMatrix, BetConstruct and Pariplay, in categories like live dealer, video poker, slots and table games. Some also accept local methods like SafetyPay for deposits, though acceptance varies by casino.
SafetyPay is a Latin American e-payment method that has been used in Mexico for years. It is now owned by Paysafe, but it remains focused on Latin American users. Follow the next section to see how it works.
Using SafetyPay Across Mexican Online Casinos
SafetyPay’s company history dates its start to 2007, as a way for Latin American users to pay online across borders. Paysafe announced its acquisition of SafetyPay in 2021 and has operated it since 2022 (iGaming Business).
Its main markets are in Latin America, including Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Chile, Brazil and Argentina. The Paysafe acquisition has helped its expansion beyond the region.
SafetyPay began as an eCommerce payment platform. Today it supports real-time eCash, standard bank transfers and alternative payment methods, for both banked and unbanked users.
Banked users pay through their bank’s online banking. Mexican banks listed for SafetyPay have included BBVA, Banco Afirme, Santander and HSBC. SafetyPay says card numbers are not needed, as part of its fraud prevention measures: you log in to your own secure online banking.
Unbanked players can pay in cash at a collection point such as Walmart Express, Farmacias del Ahorro or Soriana. SafetyPay’s own site cites about 380 bank partners and 180,000 collection points across 16 countries, so the list in any one country is much shorter. To see how a deposit works at a casino, follow the steps in the next section.
Casinos for Players from Mexico that Offer Safetypay
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Depositing and Withdrawing with SafetyPay
Several Mexican-facing casinos list SafetyPay, but acceptance varies, so check the cashier before you register. After you register, give the basic details requested, such as your name and email. To fund your account with SafetyPay, go through these steps:
After you’ve found the one, proceed by registering an account with that site. Disclose the required personal details, like name and email, and complete the registration of your player account. To fund your player account with SafetyPay, all you need to do is go through these easy steps:
Withdrawals by SafetyPay depend on the casino, and they need a bank account. Cash collection points are for deposits only, so you cannot cash out that way.
Where a casino offers it, you choose SafetyPay from the Withdrawal Methods in the Cashier, set the amount and confirm through your online banking. The casino reviews the request first, and payout times depend on the casino and your bank.
Conclusion
SafetyPay is a Latin American bank-transfer and cash payment method owned by Paysafe, and some casinos serving Mexican players accept it for deposits. Withdrawals, fees, limits and currencies vary and are not published, so check the cashier.
FAQs
Can I deposit at an online casino with SafetyPay from Mexico?
Yes, at casinos that integrate SafetyPay. You choose it in the cashier and pay through your bank’s online banking or at a cash collection point, and the casino receives real-time confirmation. Acceptance depends on the casino, so check the cashier.
Can I withdraw winnings with SafetyPay?
It depends on the casino. SafetyPay is mainly a pay-in method and we found no published withdrawal rules. Cash collection points are for deposits only, so a payout needs a bank account and a casino that supports it.
Who owns SafetyPay?
SafetyPay is owned by Paysafe. Paysafe announced the acquisition in 2021 and has operated it since 2022.
Is it legal to play at online casinos in Mexico?
Mexico has no dedicated online gambling law. Online casinos operate under permits that the Interior Ministry grants under the 1947 Ley Federal de Juegos y Sorteos, and reform proposals have not been enacted. Prefer sites that work with a permit holder.
Other ways to pay in Mexico
We also review these payment methods for players in Mexico: AstroPay Card, Bank Wire Transfer, Paynet and SPEI.