Making Payments in Mexico Using Your Smartphone
The latest payment terminals in stores, supermarkets, and restaurants across Mexico enable customers to use their smartphones to pay
Your Money and Finances in Mexico
Articles about money, banking and personal finance matters in Mexico
Articles about money, banking and personal finance matters in Mexico
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
Snapshot of Mexico’s Key Data in Facts & Figures (2025)
This article shares a snapshot of Mexico's geographic, demographic, and key economic data, updated annually using latest official data
Banks & Banking Services Offered in Mexico
People living in Mexico often open a Mexican bank account to facilitate daily transactions and manage money transfers between their home country and Mexico
La Quincena: The Cash Behind the Friday Rush
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
Cash, Please: You Still Need Notes & Coins in Mexico
Although cashless payment options are increasing in Mexico, the use of notes and coins remains essential in your day-to-day transactions here
The Real Value of Your Service Tip in Mexico
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
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
Guide to Money, Finances & Banking Services in Mexico
Learn about money & banking in Mexico: managing your finances, the Mexican peso, banknotes, banking services, money transfers, and using bank cards here
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
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
