Question ATM Near Casa Mexicana?

[living4experiences]

I usually get my Pesos from Wells Fargo before I travel, but their fees have gone up substantially. Now that I have the Schwab debit card, I don't have to worry about the ATM fees. We're staying at Casa Mexicana and looking for a reputable, mainstream bank ATM within a short walking distance. I know there's a 7-11 store practically on site, but I don't know if it's a trusted bank ATM. Any recommendations? TIA!

 

[gopbroek]

Be careful of any convenience 'conversion fee' and decline. The Santander bank was the worst for this about 3 years back and at one point would refuse to dispense if you didn't agree to it. I believe they have retreated back from this but if you agree to it the conversion their exchange rate clips you for about 6%. The Schwab card gives a full conversion without any foreign transaction fees. At just a couple blocks south Mega has a full selection of bank machines. I prefer the Banamex machines.

 

[NDL_Diver]

Banco Santander at calle 3 and ave 10. Inside a bank and ATM in lobby open 24 hrs. I use this often.

 

[mediumone]

I usually get my Pesos from Wells Fargo before I travel, but their fees have gone up substantially. Now that I have the Schwab debit card, I don't have to worry about the ATM fees. We're staying at Casa Mexicana and looking for a reputable, mainstream bank ATM within a short walking distance. I know there's a 7-11 store practically on site, but I don't know if it's a trusted bank ATM. Any recommendations? TIA!

Yes, that ATM is fine. I think that it's a Santander -- or is it Scotia???
Anyway, I have a fintec account called Revolut. That particular ATM is an in-network ATM for Revolut , so I use it more than any other ATM on the island.
It also dispenses a variety of denominations.

 

[scrane]

The ATMs at the Mega are secure and a walk around the store is always fun.

 

[divingjd]

I usually get my Pesos from Wells Fargo before I travel, but their fees have gone up substantially. Now that I have the Schwab debit card, I don't have to worry about the ATM fees. We're staying at Casa Mexicana and looking for a reputable, mainstream bank ATM within a short walking distance. I know there's a 7-11 store practically on site, but I don't know if it's a trusted bank ATM. Any recommendations? TIA!

There’s an HSBC on the square and several other banks in easy walking distance, maybe a BanaMex and a ScotiaBank. I always use the ATM at a bank, not the free-standing ATMs b

 

[ggunn]

I usually get my Pesos from Wells Fargo before I travel, but their fees have gone up substantially. Now that I have the Schwab debit card, I don't have to worry about the ATM fees. We're staying at Casa Mexicana and looking for a reputable, mainstream bank ATM within a short walking distance. I know there's a 7-11 store practically on site, but I don't know if it's a trusted bank ATM. Any recommendations? TIA!

I use the Bancomer and Banorte ATMs in the Palacio Municipal across Melgar from El Cantil. I have never had a problem with them.

 

[FishWatcher747]

The HBSC on the square is now a vacant building. That was my go to. There is an HSBC ATM at Mega and a Scotiabank ATM at Mega. I have also used Santander. Similar ATMs at Chedraui.

 

[Rob9876]

The HBSC on the square is now a vacant building. That was my go to. There is an HSBC ATM at Mega and a Scotiabank ATM at Mega. I have also used Santander. Similar ATMs at Chedraui.

Yeah, that HSBC used to be my go-to. Now, I agree with the above, along with the Scotiabank about a block north of the plaza (Ave. 5 N y Calle 2 N). I'll also add that having heard about a number of muggings over the years at that Santander (Ave. 10 S y Calle 3 S) at night, I usually try to avoid it at night, though I will use it during the day.

 

[DivingLane]

Anyone know which is the best to use with an ATM card from credit union? Does it matter if it's credit union down there? Last time I was there I thought I'd use one at the Mega (or maybe it was soriano), and about pooped my pants when I saw the row of ATMs from 5-7 different places....