Your Money and Finances in Mexico

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

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

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

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

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

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

Workers' wages are paid every fifteen days in Mexico, and pay days are known as "Quincenas" which make for busy weekends, especially in the capital

Old Mexican bank notes can be exchanged for their present-day value at the Bank of Mexico, or sold to collectors who seek to acquire them

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...

Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexican trading culture and appropriate in many everyday situations. This article helps you get acquainted with them

Mexico's elegant and distinctive 12-sided $20-peso coins are starting to supersede the old $20-peso banknotes that were printed on polymer