Should I bring pesos or USD to Mexico?

What currency should you bring to Mexico? The best currency to bring to Mexico is a mix of pesos and US dollars. Use the dollars to pay for the big things like tours, entrance fees, accommodation, and travel. For everything else use pesos.

How do I get pesos to travel to Mexico?

The best way to get pesos in Mexico for your trip is to use your debit card at an ATM. We recommend exchanging enough pesos from your home country before your trip to make it through your first day. Afterward, simply get cash from a local ATM to get the best exchange rate possible.

How do I get pesos from my bank?

Before departing for a trip Mexico, visit the branch of a larger bank to find out if they offer currency exchange services. After finding a bank that exchanges money, simply bring the amount of USD you want to exchange, and the teller will hand you the equivalent (minus whatever charges they apply) in Mexican pesos.

Where can I exchange dollars to pesos?

Though there may be a small fee, your bank or credit union will almost always be the best place to exchange currency (and the cheapest). You may be able to order currency at a branch location or by phone or online to have it delivered to you, or to pick up at a branch.

Where can I exchange USD for pesos?

Your bank or credit union is almost always the best place to exchange currency.

• Before your trip, exchange money at your bank or credit union.
• Once you’re abroad, use your financial institution’s ATMs, if possible.
• After you’re home, see if your bank or credit union will buy back the foreign currency.

Can I use my ATM card in Mexico?

An easy way to access money while traveling is to use your debit or credit card in an ATM or cash machine in Mexico: you will receive Mexican currency, and your bank will withdraw the equivalent funds from your account plus a fee for the transaction.

How do pesos look?

Mexican peso coins are round and the 1, 2 and 5 coins have a golden/bronze center circle with a picture of the Mexican Coat of Arms (Eagle) in the middle with the outside surrounding being of silver color. The larger peso coins are worth 1, 5, 10 and 20 pesos. The size of the peso coins reflects its hierarchy of value.