Creating an UMA Account (Mexico)

Follow these steps to set up your UMA account and connect your Mexican bank so you can start sending and receiving money.

Step 1: Select Your Language

• At the top right corner of the UMA homepage, click on the globe icon next to “Get UMA.”
• From the dropdown menu, select your preferred language (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, or German).

Step 2: Start Your Registration

• Once your language is selected, click “Get UMA” in the top right corner.
• You’ll be prompted to select your country — choose Mexico.
  Then, click “Get Started.”

  
  

  

Step 3: Verify Your Phone Number

• Enter your mobile number and make sure to select the +52 country code from the dropdown list.
• Click Continue.
• You’ll receive a 6-digit verification code via SMS. Enter it and click Submit.

Step 4: Select Your Bank Country

• Next, you’ll be asked to select where your bank is located.
• Choose Mexico (MXN) and click Continue.

Step 5: Create Your UMA Account

• Enter your email address and create a password.
• Click Continue.
• Then, create your UMA address — this is the unique name you’ll use to send and receive money.
• If your preferred name is unavailable, try a variation and click Continue.
  

Step 6: Activate Your UMA

• To start using UMA, you’ll need to verify your identity and connect your bank. Click “Verify identity & connect bank.”

• ⚠️ You must complete this verification step in order to send or receive funds.

Step 7: Verify Your Email and Connect Your Bank

• First, verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
• Then, connect your UMA to your bank account:
  • Enter your legal name.
  • Input your 18-digit CLABE number.
  • Click Continue.

Step 8: Confirm Your Information

• Next, confirm the following details:
  • Date of birth and nationality
  • Residential address
• Click Continue after each step.

Step 9: Verification Process

• UMA will automatically verify your information.
  • This process typically takes up to 30 seconds, but in some cases may take a bit longer. If there’s a delay, you’ll receive a notification once verification is complete.

Step 10: You’re All Set!

• Once verification is complete, you can start using your UMA account to send and receive money in MXN or any currency directly to your linked bank account.