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Citibanamex is Mexico's oldest bank, tracing its roots to the Banco Nacional de M\u00e9xico founded in 1884. If you're a Mexican player with a Citibanamex account, you can use it to deposit and withdraw at online casinos through SPEI bank transfers or with your Citibanamex Visa or Mastercard.<\/p>\n\n

One thing worth knowing: the bank is currently going through a significant ownership change. Citigroup operated Citibanamex since 2001, but in 2024 it completed the sale of the retail banking operations to Grupo Financiero Inbursa. The retail bank is being rebranded back to its original name, Banamex. If you see the name \"Banamex\" in casino cashiers, it refers to the same institution.<\/p>\n\n\n

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De un vistazo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
Banco<\/strong><\/td>Citibanamex \/ Banamex (in transition)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Pa\u00eds<\/strong><\/td>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd S\u00f3lo M\u00e9xico<\/td><\/tr>\n
Dep\u00f3sitos<\/strong><\/td>\u2714 S\u00ed<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n
Retiradas<\/strong><\/td>\u2714 S\u00ed<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n
Deposit routes<\/strong><\/td>SPEI bank transfer, Visa card, Mastercard<\/td><\/tr>\n
Processing time (SPEI)<\/strong><\/td>Instant\u00e1nea<\/td><\/tr>\n
Processing time (card)<\/strong><\/td>De inmediato a unos minutos<\/td><\/tr>\n
Tarifas<\/strong><\/td>SPEI typically free; card fees vary by casino<\/td><\/tr>\n
Moneda<\/strong><\/td>MXN<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Citibanamex to Banamex Transition<\/h2>\n\n

In 2022, Citigroup announced it would exit its consumer banking business in Mexico. The retail banking operations, including the branch network, debit and credit cards, and consumer accounts, were sold to Grupo Financiero Inbursa. The sale closed in 2024, and the rebranding from Citibanamex to Banamex is ongoing through 2024 and into 2025.<\/p>\n\n

For existing account holders, the transition has been gradual. Accounts, cards, and online banking continue to work throughout the process. If your card still shows the Citibanamex name, it functions the same way. If it has already been reissued under the Banamex brand, the card network (Visa or Mastercard) and the account remain the same.<\/p>\n\n

The name change doesn't affect how you use the bank for online casino payments. SPEI transfers work the same way regardless of the bank's branding, and Visa or Mastercard payments function identically whether the card face reads Citibanamex or Banamex.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

How to Deposit Using SPEI from Citibanamex<\/h2>\n\n

SPEI is Mexico's national interbank transfer network, available through every Mexican bank including Citibanamex. It's the most direct way to move money from your bank account to an online casino, and transfers settle in seconds.<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Acceda a su cuenta de casino y vaya a la secci\u00f3n Cajero o Dep\u00f3sitos.<\/li>\n
  2. Seleccione SPEI<\/a> as your deposit method.<\/li>\n
  3. Introduzca el importe que desea ingresar.<\/li>\n
  4. The casino provides a CLABE number (18-digit bank account identifier) and a reference number. Note both down.<\/li>\n
  5. Log in to your Citibanamex or Banamex mobile app or online banking portal.<\/li>\n
  6. Initiate a new transfer. Enter the casino's CLABE as the destination account and include the reference in the concept field.<\/li>\n
  7. Enter the exact transfer amount and confirm.<\/li>\n
  8. Funds typically arrive in your casino account within seconds. If there's a delay, contact the casino's support with your transfer confirmation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

    Depositing with Your Citibanamex Card<\/h2>\n\n

    Citibanamex issues Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards. These work directly at online casinos that accept international card payments. The process is the standard card payment flow: enter the card number, expiry date, and CVV at the casino cashier and confirm.<\/p>\n\n

    Some Mexican-issued cards may be restricted for international or gambling-related transactions by the issuing bank. If a card payment is declined, SPEI is the more reliable alternative for Mexican players.<\/p>\n\n

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    Ventajas<\/h3>\n