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
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
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
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
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
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
Calculating the Value of Old Mexican Banknotes
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
Mexico’s Elegant $20-peso Coins Begin to Replace the Notes
Mexico's elegant and distinctive 12-sided $20-peso coins are starting to supersede the old $20-peso banknotes that were printed on polymer
No Hay Cambio — the Art of Making Change 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?
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
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
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
