@MTinHCMC
American expat in Mexico
Forum
41 posts
About me
American
Lives in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Registration: 04 November 2013
Activity
ATM fees, bank accounts, etc by MTinHCMC
Hi everyone. So what do you seasoned expats in Playa del Carmen do when it comes to money? Do you just use the atms and pay the fee? Is it possible to get a bank account here without being a resident? Our fees are a little ridiculous...I took 4000 ...
Hi, just giving an update: we were able to open a Banamex basic debit account the other day. We provided ID, our tourist cards they give you on arrival, and a utility bill with our address on it (it's in our landlord's name but that ... Read More
Pets in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Mexico have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Mexico? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Hola! We have a big German Shepherd that we got in Chile and brought with us when we moved to Playa del Carmen. It was a very stressful trip for him and a huge hassle for us. It cost nearly $2k from Santiago to Cancun and there were more fees upon ... Read More
ATM fees, bank accounts, etc by MTinHCMC
Hi everyone. So what do you seasoned expats in Playa del Carmen do when it comes to money? Do you just use the atms and pay the fee? Is it possible to get a bank account here without being a resident? Our fees are a little ridiculous...I took 4000 ...
Aah @Sotomex, that makes sense. Thank you! Read More
ATM fees, bank accounts, etc by MTinHCMC
Hi everyone. So what do you seasoned expats in Playa del Carmen do when it comes to money? Do you just use the atms and pay the fee? Is it possible to get a bank account here without being a resident? Our fees are a little ridiculous...I took 4000 ...
Hmm ok. Thanks joaquinx. That's interesting. I read that Bancomer lets you set up an account with just a tourist visa...any thoughts there? Read More
ATM fees, bank accounts, etc by MTinHCMC
Hi everyone. So what do you seasoned expats in Playa del Carmen do when it comes to money? Do you just use the atms and pay the fee? Is it possible to get a bank account here without being a resident? Our fees are a little ridiculous...I took 4000 ...
Hi, to calculate a final exchange rate,one must consider the following : 1st, the cash exchange rate is never the one you see one internet sites such as www.xe.com but is 4% less (ie: 20 pesos for 1$USD equals 19.2 pesos). 2nd, is to know how much ... Read More
ATM fees, bank accounts, etc by MTinHCMC
Hi everyone. So what do you seasoned expats in Playa del Carmen do when it comes to money? Do you just use the atms and pay the fee? Is it possible to get a bank account here without being a resident? Our fees are a little ridiculous...I took 4000 ...
1.50 usd doesn't sound like a "ton of money"Hi yeah it's not a lot of money, but getting charged around $16 total for retrieving $200 is a lot. I'm not sure how much of that is foreign exchange fee and non-my bank fee, but if ... Read More
ATM fees, bank accounts, etc
Hi everyone. So what do you seasoned expats in Playa del Carmen do when it comes to money? Do you just use the atms and pay the fee? Is it possible to get a bank account here without being a resident? Our fees are a little ridiculous...I took 4000 ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hola amigos! My husband and I, along with our German Shepherd Dog, just moved to Playa del Carmen! We've lived all over and are really excited to be living in paradise now. We love good food, good people, and a good drink! Cheers! -Sarah, ... Read More
E-cigarette liquid in San Rafael, Mendoza???
Hola! I was wondering if anyone knows where to buy e-cig liquid. We are in San Rafael until June and are running low. Do you know of a website that ships within Argentina or a store we could physically go to? It looks like shipping from another ... Read More
Must re-home our beloved Sugar Gliders... by MTinHCMC
Hello all. Looks like we have to move out of Vietnam in December. Originally we thought we could bring our 2 sugar gliders with us (female and neutered male). Turns out, we can't, so we are looking for a new home for them. It absolutely breaks ...
We found an amazing home for our lil guys!! I was getting so stressed but we found someone who has owned gliders before and will give them the love and attention they need. So thankful right now! Read More
ONE WAY TICKET by philcon
Hi I am planning to fly into Vietnam from Australia in January 2015 I am hoping to stay for an extended period, I am not sure how long. Question: Can i fly in with a three month visa on a one way ticket? Thanks for any reply
We had a one way ticket with visa on arrival when we first got here. The airline in Seattle almost didn't allow us to check in. We requested to sign a waiver saying the airline would not be responsible for us if Vietnam didn't allow us into ... Read More
Must re-home our beloved Sugar Gliders... by MTinHCMC
Hello all. Looks like we have to move out of Vietnam in December. Originally we thought we could bring our 2 sugar gliders with us (female and neutered male). Turns out, we can't, so we are looking for a new home for them. It absolutely breaks ...
These two adorable fur balls are still looking for a new home! If you are looking for a pet, take a look at sugar gliders. They have so much personality, they are clean and quiet, and it's just something different from the usual pets. PM me if ... Read More
Advice please... by Charpres
I am moving out to Vietnam in January to work there for a few months during my gap year. Its quite a daunting idea for me as I will be there on my own... I have a few questions that if you have the time i would really consider your advice on. ...
" the rules are different ", WHAT rules???? it's every man for himself, or just go with the flow, no ... Read More
Advice please... by Charpres
I am moving out to Vietnam in January to work there for a few months during my gap year. Its quite a daunting idea for me as I will be there on my own... I have a few questions that if you have the time i would really consider your advice on. ...
I personally wouldn't drive a motorbike here. There have been a number of foreigner deaths on motorbikes in the past month and it's just not worth the risk. Traffic out here is insane and the rules are different than in western countries. ... Read More
Must re-home our beloved Sugar Gliders... by MTinHCMC
Hello all. Looks like we have to move out of Vietnam in December. Originally we thought we could bring our 2 sugar gliders with us (female and neutered male). Turns out, we can't, so we are looking for a new home for them. It absolutely breaks ...
They are quite happy here, actually. Our gliders eat fruits and veggies and the occasional meal worm. And they are waay cuter than any rat/possum :) Read More