The title compound, C(11)H(15)BrNO(+)·Cl(-), was obtained as a precursor within our current program for the synthesis of new β-amino-alcohols via a Mannich-type reaction. The protonated amino N atom is hydrogen bonded to the chloride anion. With exception of one methyl group, the cation is approximately planar (r.m.s. deviation for all non H-atoms = 0.069 Å).