Trip Report A Plethora of Firsts

[mobeachlovers]

Very little if any. I don't remember the actual comparison to Google's stated rate - which no one gets as all banks make money on this and that, but it was close. I can check when I arrive Tuesday. Google is quoting 19.83 MXN to the USD today. I did finally have to switch to a four-digit pin as that seems to be a growing requirement worldwide.

I checked my bank statement from last December when I visited Cozumel. I think this is right: One day I withdrew the maximum the machine allowed of 7,000MXN and it cost me $339.64 so I got 20.61 MXN to the USD. I can't complain about that.

Not at all! I spoke with two different Schwab representatives, one said there are foreign transaction fees the other said there aren't..I guess I will find out tomorrow
Is Banamex still the best as far as low fees? (It's been 2 1/2 long years since we've been to Coz).

 

[DandyDon]

Is Banamex still the best as far as low fees? (It's been 2 1/2 long years since we've been to Coz).

I wouldn't know. I use the HCSB at the end of the block. There might be a difference in fees, but for the couple of times I will use an ATM on a trip, I am not willing to travel far. Do be sure to decline the dynamic conversion it asks you to accept.

 

[CajunDiva]

FYI - Charles Schwab REFUNDS any transaction fees to your account

 

[ChuckP]

DandyDon, do you not get charged transaction fees for pulling out pesos? Charles Schwab used to not charge but it has been a couple years since we used it there and now they are saying they charge to withdrawal anything but US dollars..
On a side note, does anyone recommend a cash exchange with decent exchange rates near Centro?

The best exchange rate is in Elextra, on 11 and just off Melgar - $300 max per day, second best is Banriejo on 30 and 11, orange building - 1500 per month and can do that in one transaction. Passport needed at both.

There is another Electra also - like 2 and 20????? Over in that area.