Traveling to Mexico? U.S. currency is restricted.

Bring a credit card, debit card or traveler's checks.

If you're planning a trip to Mexico, you'll need to know about Mexico's new policies for accepting U.S. currency. Here are a few of the major changes that could affect you:

• Airport ticket counters in Mexico no longer accept U.S. currency. You can pay with Mexican pesos, a credit card or traveler's checks.
• Businesses in Mexico can only accept up to $100 USD per transaction, and certain businesses may not accept U.S. currency at all.
• Each traveler can only exchange up to $1,500 USD for Mexican pesos per month.

Here's what we recommend:

• Bring a credit card or traveler's checks. You can also use your debit or bank card to withdraw pesos from ATMs in Mexico.
• If you need to exchange U.S. currency for pesos, do it either before you arrive or once you're there at the airport, bank or hotel (check with your hotel first).