Mexican Peso

Articles and insights about the value and performance of Mexico’s peso (MXN)

Articles and insights about the value and performance of Mexico’s peso (MXN)

Using Your Debit & Credit Cards in Mexico

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

Making Money Transfers To, From, and Within Mexico

Money transfers to from and within Mexico have become easier and less expensive with online banking, although over-the-counter transfer services still exist

Opening and Managing a Bank Account in Mexico

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

Money Exchange: Buying & Selling Foreign Currency 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

The Súper Peso and a Historical Tour of Mexico’s Currency

A brief glance back over 70 years of exchange rate fluctuations reveals a pattern that's woven into the tapestry of Mexico’s peso

What are Mexico’s UDIs, and what are they used for?

UDIs were introduced as an inflation-protected unit and are still used today for mortgages, bonds, and some financial calculations

Discover Mexico’s Banks and the Services they Provide

An introduction to Mexico's retail banking brands as well as a description of the typical services and facilities offered by all the retail banks in Mexico

Safety Tips for Cash, Bank Cards, and ATM Use in Mexico

This article shares tips and common sense advice to help keep your money and bank cards safe when you are visiting or living in Mexico

Using Mexican & Foreign Bank Cards at ATMs in Mexico

ATMs provide an efficient way to obtain local currency in Mexico from a foreign or Mexican bank account, and some also accept cash deposits to local accounts

Introduction to Mexico’s Peso, its Coins & Banknotes

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

Money Matters: How Safe is Your Cash in Mexico?

Mexico operates a public insurance scheme known as IPAB to protect depositors' funds, but not all firms and investment types qualify for cover

Snapshot of Mexico’s Key Data in Facts & Figures (2023)

This article shares a snapshot of Mexico's geographic, demographic, and key economic data, updated annually using latest official data