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Mexican peso currency options
Get your Mexican pesos however it suits you with our flexible options. Choose a secure and convenient Travelex Money Card, cash, or a combination of both.
Travel Money Card
The Travelex Money Card is the quick, easy and secure way to spend abroad.
- Lock in your rates1
- 22 currencies available
- Easy budget management
- Accepted at millions of locations
Cash
Cash and card will make sure you’re ready for any kind of spend in every country.
- Be ready to tip when expected
- Shop local markets
- Avoid unnecessary ATM withdrawals
How to get your Mexican pesos
Order your Mexican pesos online to get great rates on MXN. Choose from home delivery or Click & Collect from stores or airports.
Home delivery
Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.Benefits
- Fast, secure, convenient
- Next day delivery available for cash
- Free delivery for Travelex Money Card
Store click and collect
Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.Benefits
- Lock in your exchange rate1
- Located in major UK airports
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Key information about Mexican pesos
The Mexican peso is denoted by its currency code (MXN) and symbol ($). It has been Mexico's official currency since the 16th century, undergoing various reforms.
Mexican peso notes
- $20
- $50
- $100
- $200
- $500
- $1000
Mexican peso coins
- 5c
- 10c
- 20c
- 50c
- $1
- $5
- $10
- $20
Destinations that accept Mexican pesos
- Mexico
Common questions about Mexican pesos
Getting the best rates for Mexican Pesos can be tricky. Mexico's currency can fluctuate with global market sentiment and domestic economic policy. Stay updated with our Mexican peso exchange rates page to time your currency purchase for your trip.
You can only spend Mexican Pesos in Mexico – you can’t spend it anywhere else.
Before you jet off to Mexico, you can buy Mexican Pesos in cash from us, either online or in one of our stores. Or, you can even pick up some in one of our stores in Mexico while you’re there!
You can purchase your Mexican Pesos from us via credit or debit card. Buying Mexican Pesos from us means no handling fees on your credit card. It's recommended to confirm with your card provider regarding any additional charges they might apply.
Yes! With our Buy Back Promise we can buy back your unused Mexican Pesos notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. T&Cs apply.
Many places in Mexico accept cards, but using them might incur additional fees from your bank for transactions in the local currency. See how the Travelex Money Card can help you spend abroad.
Yes, cash is still frequently used in Mexico. For purchases in Mexico, we recommend a balance of cash for minor expenses and the Travelex Money Card for more considerable purchases.
Need a different currency?
Whether you're visiting neighbouring countries or planning a multi-destination trip, our related currency links make it easy to prepare.
1 Lock in exchange rates means that customers can review and reserve exchange rates at their discretion, by purchasing travel money in advance. Any additional purchases will be subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of each new transaction.
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