Mexico Banking for Expats: The Complete Schwab + Wise + BBVA Setup
- Paul Green
- May 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 3
Plan Your Mexico Move — Free Tools from Paul
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Banking & Finance Setup for Mexico
The banking infrastructure that works for virtually every Mexico expat: 💱 Wise — real USD→MXN exchange rate, transparent fees. Paul's monthly transfer tool for 8 years: https://wise.com/invite/u/paulg 🏦 Charles Schwab Global — zero ATM fees worldwide, reimbursed automatically. The essential US account for Mexico expats: https://www.schwab.com/checking 📋 180-Day Action System ($37) — includes the complete banking setup sequence (Schwab → Wise → BBVA) in the right order: https://www.mymexicomove.com/shop 📞 Mexico Reality Check ($99) — covers your specific financial situation, Social Security setup abroad, FBAR requirements, and the SAT tax implications: https://www.mymexicomove.com/booking-calendar/0c4579e4-59f9-4bdf-8677-c4c8c2a82001
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About Paul Green
Paul Green moved from the US to Guanajuato, Mexico in 2018 and became a Mexican Permanent Resident in 2022. He has guided 2,000+ expats through every stage of the Mexico move — from first research through 90-day setup. My Mexico Move is the site he wished had existed when he made the move. All 176+ guides on this site are written from firsthand experience, not research. Questions are always welcome at paul@mymexicomove.com.
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