Nu Mexico, a subsidiary of Nubank, announced today the approval of its banking license by the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV). With this milestone, Nu has become the first Popular Financial Society (SOFIPO) to obtain approval to transform into a bank, opening the path to increased competition in the Mexican financial sector. This milestone brings the company closer to expanding its product portfolio, including the introduction of a payroll account, a key opportunity to increase financial inclusion in Mexico where only 36% of adults have this financial instrument (National Financial Inclusion Survey, 2024), with 90% concentrated in just four banks.
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