As from 20th February, users of Telcel (América Móvil) and customers of Banamex will be able to carry out banking transactions from their cell phones through a text message (SMS) with the system Nipper. The Value added services and international roaming director of the telephony company, Marco Quatorze, said, during a conference, that users may consult balances and movements and make transfers and pay service bills through the mobile.
Payment system through cell phone, Nipper, became effective in August 2008, with the participation of Telefónica de México and Iusacell together with banks Bancomer, Banca Mifel, HSBC, Banregio, Santander, Banco Del Bajío, Banco Azteca, Scotiabank, IXE Banco, Bansi, Banco Inbursa and Banamex.