Your Money and Finances in Mexico

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

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

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

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

Although cashless payment options are increasing in Mexico, the use of notes and coins remains essential in your day-to-day transactions here

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

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

Mexican banknotes carry a range of security features, and a few spot checks can help you avoid getting landed with fake bills as you trade

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

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

People living in Mexico often open a Mexican bank account to facilitate daily transactions and manage money transfers between their home country and 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