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ggunn:
I always use the Banco del Norte ATM
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I sure hope you got enough pesos the first time ;) Thanks for the warning!

When I was in Puerto Vallarta there was a bunch of Banorte (aka Banco Mercatil del Norte, SA) ATM locations throughout the city. That's what I used and never had a problem. The one's I used on Cozumel are called Banamex (Banco National de Mexico, SA). It sounds like both of these are fairly safe, except I missed the step down coming out of one in Vallarta :| Some hotels (resorts) have them in the lobby but in Vallarta I kept finding machines that only took VISA and we only had MasterCard (debit cards). I never had that problem on Cozumel.

Besides, you need to pay in cash at MEGA or Chedraui so you can give your coins to the person bagging your purchases :) I generally tip about 10 pesos or whatever I got from the cashier. I've also heard a rumor that there is an English line at some MEGA stores but I've never looked for one. Also, those expensive-looking shops downstairs often have some very good prices, at least they did in Vallarta. No bartering though. Both stores are like mini-WalMarts and have a lot of merchandise and some good prices. Vanilla is about $4 a pint (half litre?) instead of $10-$15 US but the bottle is not as thick.
 
I've done that. Schwab had a card to me at my house in 36 hours.
 
RayfromTX:
I've done that. Schwab had a card to me at my house in 36 hours.
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My credit union would have as well, except that I wasn't at home to receive it. They wouldn't send it to me on Cozumel, but I had a backup card on another account, so no great catastrophe. I was really careful with that one!
 
We always use our credit card at Mega and Chedraui - they convert to pesos, so you get the current exchange rate. And our Barclaycard charges zero foreign transaction fees.
 
Be sure to let your bank know you will be doing this lol.............!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Fish Finder Girl:
We always use our credit card at Mega and Chedraui - they convert to pesos, so you get the current exchange rate. And our Barclaycard charges zero foreign transaction fees.
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A word of caution: shortly after a trip to Cozumel my credit card was compromised. Using it at Mega or Chedraui or some other place where it does not leave your sight is probably safe but I would never use it at a restaurant etc. I can't prove it happened in Mexico but I have my suspensions.
 
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