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Kapital Bank Cash Exchange

Posted by daviddagoli <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=daviddagoli' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 7, 2026, 9:31 am

Does Kapital Bank in Melaque change U.S. and Canadian cash into pesos?

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Posted by ani mac <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=ani+mac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 7, 2026, 9:45 am, in reply to "Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"

Last try no Canadian but dentist does

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Posted by SpencerC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=SpencerC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 7, 2026, 3:43 pm, in reply to "Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"
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Last November (things may have changed since then?), Kapital refused to exchange any USD even though I have an account there. Azteca has a separate money exchange window, the rates were terrible and the maximum per transaction was $300. We tell all our visitors now to exchange before coming down or get a Wise debit card.

SpencerC/Moderator

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Posted by ErinS <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=ErinS' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 7, 2026, 3:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"

A month ago when I arrived, I went in and got the new card and inquired about the new banking rules, finger prints are no longer being used as ID, accepting ANY foreign currency is not acceptable, including foreign bank checks, and what I gathered, WISE is the only acceptable transfer agent at the time of my visit as they deposit in pesos and not foreign currencies. Now, having said that, this is afterall Mexico and everything is subject to change.

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Posted by ani mac <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=ani+mac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 8, 2026, 11:19 am, in reply to "Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"

They are very good at receiving phone calls in the local branch in Melaque and will answer any of these questions as things change day to day.

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Posted by Brown <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=Brown' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 8, 2026, 11:46 am, in reply to "Re: Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"

They accepted US dollars for deposit 2 weeks ago.

Re: Kapital Bank Cash Exchange

Posted by ErinS <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=ErinS' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 8, 2026, 12:29 pm, in reply to "Re: Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"

like i said, comments are subject to change, obviously bank policies are evolving,

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Posted by CJ <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=CJ' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 9, 2026, 8:17 pm, in reply to "Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"

I was there today, Monday March 9th and they were accepting dollars at the exchange of 16.90.

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Posted by daviddagoli <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=daviddagoli' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 10, 2026, 9:16 am, in reply to "Re: Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"

Thanks so much for the info!

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Posted by RaulZ <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=RaulZ' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 10, 2026, 9:25 am, in reply to "Re: Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"

We picked up new cards at Kapital yesterday and I asked Porfirio if they were accepting bank transfers from US or Canada and he said for a short time they were, then they had a glitch but he was expecting it to be resolved in a few days ( Mexico days) and that he would send me a email when they were available for out of country money transfers.

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Posted by SherriH <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=SherriH' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 10, 2026, 1:59 pm, in reply to "Re: Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"

Hi Raul, could you post it when you get that confirmation from Porfirio? Gracias if you will.

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Posted by daviddagoli <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=daviddagoli' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 9:55 am, in reply to "Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"

We went to Kapital Bank in Melaque today and changed $US cash. The rate was 17.2 pesos. You need an account - they will deposit the money and then you can withdraw the pesos at the window or later with your card. The transaction takes at least 15 minutes.

They do not exchange Canadian dollar cash.

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Posted by SpencerC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=SpencerC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 13, 2026, 7:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"
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They have interesting rules. I went yesterday with my brother in law and was also told I would need to deposit into my account. However, because my BIL didn’t have an account, he was allowed to exchange USD for pesos on the spot. He just needed to show his passport.

SpencerC/Moderator

Re: Kapital Bank Cash Exchange

Posted by daviddagoli <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=daviddagoli' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"

Did he get the same rate?

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Posted by SpencerC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/lamanzanillainfo/info/user=SpencerC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 2:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Kapital Bank Cash Exchange"
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No, not quite as good, I think 16.9, but a lot better than Azteca Bank.

SpencerC/Moderator

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