cash machines in Cabo?

[Peckishpixie]

We usually order pesos from our bank but we forgot! I've seen expose news shows report on fake cash machines and fraudulent transaction fees. Does that really happen or is it hype? Has anyone used cash machines in Cabo successfully? 

[Ashland]

I would never....I'll pay USD or possible see if the ship has some.

[canadjineh]

You could always go to an ATM at a bank.  That's what we do when we need more local cash in Mexico.  Depending on your bank, you might have even have reciprocal agreements with other international banks (ours does, besides also having their own branches in foreign countries around the world.)  This means there would be no international transaction fees for your withdrawal of local cash, just the exchange rate.  Also, it's safer than using some dodgy stand alone cash machine out on the streets.

Other choice is at the airport, if you have to fly to get to your cruise departure port.  Airport is more expensive, though.  

[SelectSys]

On 11/5/2021 at 11:13 AM, canadjineh said:

You could always go to an ATM at a bank

Exactly - this is what I do.  For me Banorte seems to work best with the lowest fees while Banamex is the worst with my US account.  BBVA might be another option.

 

On 11/5/2021 at 11:13 AM, canadjineh said:

safer than using some dodgy stand alone cash machine out on the streets.

I guess some bank machines could be pirated, but I do not use independent machines regardless of location.