How to order Mexican Pesos
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Order your Mexican Pesos online with our currency click & collect service. Choose your collection date and pick up from your selected M&S store’s bureau de change.
Click & collect MXN in as little as 60 seconds*.
*Subject to availability.
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Or visit a participating M&S store to buy Mexican Pesos. With stores nationwide - many open seven days a week and late into the evening - you can buy your Travel Money at a time that suits you.
Why buy Mexican Pesos from M&S Travel Money?
Get your trip to Mexico off to a great start with quick and easy currency exchanges. With M&S Travel Money, you can expect:
- Stores open 7 days a week.**
- A choice of collection options.
- Over 50 currencies avaliable in selected stores.
**Store opening hours vary.
What you need to know about the Mexican Peso currency
The Mexican Peso (MXN) is the official and legal tender of Mexico. Its currency code is MXN and its symbol is $. Each Peso contains 100 Centavos (¢) and the currency comes in both coins and banknotes.
Coins include:
10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, $2, $5, $10, $20
Banknotes include:
$20, $50, $100, $200, $500, $1000
You can buy Mexican Pesos in participating M&S stores or online using our click & collect service.
Guide to Mexico
Located in the south of Northern America, Mexico is a large country offering fabulous culture, natural wonders and excitement.
No guide to Mexico would be complete without mentioning the incredible cuisine to be found there, from chocolate to enchiladas, churros to chilaquiles. Just remember to have cash to hand for the street food! Culture vultures will find endless attractions, with 35 UNESCO World Heritage sites, the second most museums in the world, vibrant cities and San Cristobel’s indigenous customs.
See the diverse landscapes, including volcanoes, the world’s second-biggest coral reef, jungles and deserts, hear the beat of the live music, and feel the sand of Mexico’s white beaches beneath your toes. Celebrate the Day of the Dead, experience the legacies of Mexico’s Aztec, Mayan and Spanish Empires, and make magical memories in Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
In urban areas and tourist spots, you’ll typically be able to use credit and debit cards, but they shouldn’t be your sole payment method. Many shops, restaurants and other vendors will only accept cash, particularly when buying street food or shopping in markets, and you’ll need cash in more remote areas where there’s no access to card machines.
Remember, if you choose to pay with cards, you’ll likely face unfavourable exchange rates, fees and charges.
Prices in Mexico can vary depending on location, but it’s generally more affordable than the UK. For instance, a meal at a local restaurant may cost around $180 MXN (approximately £6.88) and a beer will be around $45 MXN (£1.45).
Mexico’s official currency and primary legal tender is the Mexican Peso, but you may occasionally be able to use US Dollars in some tourist areas or major hotels.
UK citizens are allowed to stay in Mexico for up to 180 days without a visa. If you want to work or are planning to volunteer, you must apply for a visa from the Mexican Embassy before travelling. You’ll need to get a stamp in your passport when you enter Mexico passport and fill out a Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM).
Always check the entry requirements with your country’s embassy before departing.
Tipping is expected in Mexico, particularly in hotels, restaurants and bars, and for services like taxis. As in many other locations, it’s customary to tip around 10% of the bill, but you can tip more if you choose.
Most of Maxico’s population speaks Spanish, but there are a further 68 other national languages spoken throughout the country (most of which are languages of indigenous communities).
There are several UK government travel advisories against travel to certain areas of Mexico. You should always check and follow any government travel advisories before your trip.
You can also visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for the latest government travel advice for Mexico.
If you’re wanting to avoid big crowds and enjoy cooler weather, consider visiting Mexico in May or June. Just be aware that the end of June brings the rainy season, usually lasting well into October, when high levels of humidity and unpredictable weather are typical. December to February are usually milder months, but it’s still warm enough for the beach. The quietest months of the year are March to April, which is a great period for whale watching and spring festivals.
Other popular currencies
If you are planning a future holiday or a trip that takes in multiple destinations, these other currencies may be useful: