The world's most anticipated sporting event of 2026 coincided with the arrival of nearly one million visitors to Mexico. This influx of new tourists has spurred many Mexico-based SMEs to digitalize in order to meet guests’ payment needs. Getnet, Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula’s leading payment solutions fintech, has helped these companies transition into the digital realm by providing merchant propositions, financing, and tailored services.
Getnet México has been offering digital solutions so SMEs can accept cards and other electronic payment means. The aim is to help these companies meet the new needs of consumers and take advantage of an increase in business by enhancing their sales services.
This includes such products as “Interest-free months”, which enables merchants to offer financing options to customers, make purchasing decisions easier, and drive sales while demand is high. And add to that other services like Multidivisa, which enables merchants to accept payment in foreign currencies through smart devices.
This rollout of products and services has also seen targeted campaigns at SMEs, as well as financing solutions to support inventory replenishment and greater operational capacity to meet the increase in demand.
More active customers in Q2
These solutions have had a positive impact on Getnet México, with the number of active customers increasing by 21% compared with 2025, reaching more than 180,000 clients. At the same time, certain payment solutions already in place in Mexico have received high praise from international visitors. For instance, you can use your debit or credit card, smartphone or smartwatch to pay on the entirety of Mexico City’s transport network as part of as solution led by Getnet and partners.
In addition to the World Cup host cities, several tourist destinations in Mexico have also seen a rise in visitor numbers, thus benefitting restaurants, hotels, shops, and entertainment and other services. Against this backdrop, having fast and accessible payment solutions has helped provide a better shopping experience and increase sales opportunities.
Solutions for a new form of consumption
As part of its portfolio of services, Getnet offers solutions that enable businesses of any size to accept digital payments through point-of-sale terminals or mobile apps, without the need for vast investment in infrastructure. On top of making sales easier, the digitalization of payments affords greater operational control, access to transaction data, and more robust business management to kick-start long-term growth. In Mexico alone, Getnet guarantees some 2.3 billion transactions per year, with 12,775 transactions per minute at peak times.
As consumers worldwide become increasingly appreciative of simple, digital payment methods, a seamless and universal customer experience and payment system offer an advantage to SMEs. With solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes, Banco Santander is helping companies make up for any shortcomings to become part of a global event.
