Guide to Living & Lifestyles in Mexico — Continually Updated
Our detailed guides to living, working, and retirement in Mexico are continually revised & updated to help you discover and cultivate a fruitful lifestyle here
Articles about money, banking and personal finance matters in Mexico
Articles about money, banking and personal finance matters in Mexico
Our detailed guides to living, working, and retirement in Mexico are continually revised & updated to help you discover and cultivate a fruitful lifestyle here
With more than 19 billion coins and bills in circulation across Mexico, why does it seem that no one ever has any change?
Debit and credit cards are a convenient way to pay for purchases and withdraw cash. Learn about using your Mexican and/or foreign-issued bank cards in Mexico
Learn about money & banking in Mexico: managing your finances, the Mexican peso, banknotes, banking services, money transfers, and using bank cards here
In Mexico, merchants of all kinds tend to reject damaged banknotes, but you can exchange damaged notes at a bank if you have at least half of the note intact
Mexico's peso is a one of the most traded currencies on world foreign exchange markets. This article introduces you to Mexico's currency, coins & banknotes
If you find yourself having to deal with a fake banknote in Mexico, options depend on the circumstances under which the fake note came into your possession
Although cashless payment options are increasing in Mexico, the use of notes and coins remains essential in your day-to-day transactions here
Tipping for services is a practice that is deeply ingrained in Mexican culture and this article describes some key situations where a tip may be appropriate
Money transfers to from and within Mexico have become easier and less expensive with online banking, although over-the-counter transfer services still exist
A local bank account provides essential facilitation of your day-to-day finances. This article describes how to open and manage an account in Mexico
Whether you're visiting Mexico or living here, you'll need to exchange your foreign currency and buy pesos for spending—there are three main ways to do this