Money in Mexico

Articles and guides about money, banking and personal finance matters in Mexico

With more than 19 billion coins and bills in circulation across Mexico, why does it seem that no one ever has any change?

Tipping people for services rendered is a practice that is deeply ingrained in Mexican culture.

Old Mexican bank notes can be exchanged for their present-day value at the Bank of Mexico

In recent years, one of the hardest things to predict has been the Mexican peso/US dollar exchange rate.

The 2019 edition of our Mexico cost of living guide enables you to form a real budget - and it's now a free eBook

The cost of living in Mexico depends on your individual lifestyle choices: this guide helps you formulate a budget

Workers in Mexico look forward to 'el Aguinaldo' – their annual Christmas bonus

Workers' wages are paid every fifteen days in Mexico, and pay days are known as "Quincenas"

The Bank of Mexico announces a new series of Mexican bank notes, starting with the $500 peso bill

Although cashless payments are increasing in Mexico, cash still remains king here.