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
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
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
Snapshot of Mexico’s Key Data in Facts & Figures (2024)
This article shares a snapshot of Mexico's geographic, demographic, and key economic data, updated annually using latest official data
The Mexican Peso: A Historical Tour of Mexico’s Currency Value
A brief glance back over 70 years of exchange rate fluctuations reveals a pattern that's woven into the tapestry of Mexico’s peso
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
El Aguinaldo: The Christmas Bonus in Mexico
Workers in Mexico look forward to their annual Christmas bonus payment, known as 'el Aguinaldo,' that is paid before December 20th each year
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
Torn Money: The Banknote Versus the Joker
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 intact
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
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
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
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
