The Secretariat of Well-being began the staggered distribution of the Pension for the Well-being of Older Adults for the January-February 2026 bimonthly period. From January 19 to 23, beneficiaries whose first surname starts with M, N, Ñ, O, P, Q, or R can withdraw the 6,400 pesos deposited in their Banco del Bienestar Card. This support, which increased by 200 pesos from the previous year, adjusts annually for inflation as a constitutional right.
The Well-being Pension for adults aged 65 and older is deposited directly into beneficiaries' accounts via Banco del Bienestar, with no withdrawal fees at its ATMs. The official payment calendar, announced in the year's first morning press conference by President Claudia Sheinbaum, runs from January 5 to 28, 2026, organized by the initial letter of the first surname.
Specifically, from January 19 to 23, it covers surnames starting with M, N, Ñ, O, P, Q, and R. Beneficiaries are not required to withdraw the money on the deposit day; they can do so later at the counter or via card purchases. If the payment does not appear, it is recommended to check that the surname matches the date and wait until the end of the banking day. To avoid crowds, it is advisable to visit during off-peak hours or use ATMs.
This program is part of the Fourth Transformation's social initiatives, managed by the Secretariat of Well-being under Ariadna Montiel's direction. In addition to the senior pension, which rose from 6,200 to 6,400 pesos in 2026, the agency handles other supports such as the Women’s Well-being Pension of 3,100 pesos for women aged 60 to 64, 3,300 pesos for people with disabilities, and 1,650 pesos for single working mothers with children.
Registrations for new beneficiaries typically open in the second month of each bimonthly period; they are expected to start in February 2026, with announcements in morning press conferences. At the end of 2025, the registry had 18.5 million beneficiaries, projected to reach 20.3 million this year.
