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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 9:28 am
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Originally Posted by Global Adventurer
I would post your info in the wiki but these fees change quite often and right now some could already be outdated. It's hard to believe that BBVA's fees are now that high. That's insane! I remember when it was about 80 pesos back in 2017, and i thought that was high
I've been to some banks in Latin America with fees approaching US$10. As I get a Schwab rebate, I don't pay much attention (other than only using real bank ATMs). As for "best practice," regardless of fees, is to get your $ inside the airport terminal at a bank ATM (which I typically do prior to getting a car), as it is probably the safest place in the City to use an ATM. (I've never had a real security issue in Mexico City after dozens of visits over 3 decades, but I still prefer not to use ATMs, especially at night, while alone.)
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