Some banks charge up to 10 times more in ATM fees when you get cash in Mexico. Save up to US$1,000 per year in ATM Bank Fees when getting your cash transferred to Mexico during retirement.
Banking
Banking in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
The best way to get cash from an overseas account to Puerto Vallarta during retirement
January 2, 2011 By
The best way to get cash from an overseas account to Puerto Vallarta during retirement. After trying dozens of debit cards and ATM combinations, we have found the answer to save you money in your foreign exchange transactions.
The options for bringing foreign currency to Puerto Vallarta include Credit Cards, Debit Cards or Traveler Checks. It should be no surprise that using Debit Cards at a local ATM’s to extract Mexican pesos are the best choice. The fact that almost every expat that I know uses ATM cards for all their transfers confirms this recommendation. Read More
Commemorative Mexico 2010 Banknotes About To Increase In Value
December 29, 2010 By
Mexico’s mint issued new 2010 commemorative banknotes in MX$100 and MX$200 denominations in honor of the 100 years since the 1910 Mexican Revolution and 200 years since the 1810 Mexican War of Independence. These bills are about to become post-issue banknotes increasing their numismatic value. Take advantage of your trip to Puerto Vallarta and collect a few of these historic banknotes for your numismatic collection.
Mexico’s new bank limits reduce the acceptance of US Dollars in Puerto Vallarta affecting people in retirement
November 27, 2010 By
Mexico’s new bank limits reduce the acceptance of US Dollars in Puerto Vallarta affecting people in retirement. Starting July 2010 a new banking regulation severely limits the liquidity of US greenback in Mexico. As an unintended effect, It reduces hotel and restaurant’s ability to accept US greenbacks for payment. We show you how to solve the problem.
Mexico’s banknotes safety features
October 7, 2010 By
Mexico’s banknotes and coins have a number of security features that you should know. A clueless tourist is the perfect target to unload fake currency. Short of carrying around a counterfeit detector, the best way to avoid a problem is to become familiar with the safety features of Mexico’s currency.
