Changing euros into Mexican pesos

The Mexican peso is the official currency of Mexico. The current Mexican peso came into circulation on 1 January 1993. It is identified with the symbol $ and is divided into 100 centavos, which are represented by the symbol ¢.

You can use the currency converter to easily calculate how many Mexican pesos are equivalent to one euro and vice versa.

If you are planning to change euros into Mexican pesos, it is worth knowing which coins and banknotes are currently valid and in use in the country. Banknotes in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 pesos are currently in circulation in Mexico, in addition to coins in denominations of 10, 20, 50 centavos and 1, 2, 5 and 10 pesos.

Although the use of credit cards and other digital payment methods is becoming increasingly common, it can be useful to take a small amount of cash with you when travelling in case of unforeseen events (your card not working, card payments not being accepted, small payments at market stalls etc).

If you are going to Mexico, you can take some cash that you have already converted from euros to pesos.

In order to exchange currency, you will need to provide identification, as a measure to prevent money laundering. When making the transaction, you will be asked for your name, surname(s) and DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad — Spanish national identification card) to confirm your identity.

In addition, when exchanging euros for Mexican pesos or any other foreign currency, we recommended that you request the foreign currency from your bank several days in advance. This is because, depending on the currency and the amount ordered, this process can take some time.

You can exchange euros for banknotes in another foreign currency, such as Mexican pesos, at any banking institution in Spain, and at some bureau de change outlets. If you decide to exchange money directly at your destination, you can do so at a bureau de change or by withdrawing money at an ATM.

You can carry out the exchange at any Banco Santander branch. To do so, request an appointment here.