As the largest bank in Mexico based on market share and assets, Spanish-owned BBVA (known as Bancomer before the acquisition) attracts many expat customers. Despite
I lost my wallet a couple of years ago while pedaling the Recreativa in Guadalajara, and it was dumb luck that my residency card wasn’t
Despite the increasing prevalence of electronic payment options, cash is still king in Mexico, accounting for more than 90% of all transactions according to the
It’s no secret that a heap of Americans are looking to expatriate in 2025. One of the key considerations for any hopeful Mexpat (besides meeting
There may come a time when you need to see a doctor in a hurry. In Mexico, one excellent option is the in-house doctor at
Living in the heart of Tequila country, I am fortunate to have super premium tequilas I’d never even heard of before moving to Mexico readily
Following a busy weekend in which the U.S. slapped 25% tariffs on Colombia for refusing to accept military planes packed with deported immigrants (and then
Back in February, I tried to open a BBVA debit account called Libretón Premium, which offers unrestricted deposits and minimal charges if a minimum balance of
Last week I wrote about the best ways to seek help if you have an emergency in Mexico. Beyond the basics of learning how to
Getting injured in a car accident. Falling ill with Dengue. Stepping on a sea urchin. A massive heart attack. Foreigners suffer all sorts of emergencies
