Money in Mexico
Mexico uses the Mexican peso, currency code MXN. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose MXN instead.
Tipping
10–15% in restaurants is expected.
Plan your spending
Related questions
Common questions
What currency does Mexico use?
The Mexican peso (MXN).
Should I pay in pounds or MXN in Mexico?
Choose MXN. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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