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Wire Transfer Cost Calculator
Moving capital to Mexico for a real estate closing costs 1.5-4% in FX spread alone. On a $300,000 transaction that is $4,500 to $12,000 in hidden costs. Compare methods before wiring.
Amount to send
$
Source currency
USD/MXN rate
LIVE
Transfer methodMXN receivedFX spreadWire feeDays
Wire transfer (major bank)
AVOIDMXN 5,004,449
3%
$45
2-3d
Wise (TransferWise)
MXN 5,134,063
0.5%
$8
1-2d
OFX / CurrencyFair
MXN 5,118,720
0.8%
$0
1-2d
Western Union / MoneyGram
MXN 5,030,413
2.5%
$35
1d
Crypto (USDC bridge)
BESTMXN 5,144,434
0.3%
$5
< 1d
Best vs worst difference
$8,139
saved by choosing best method
MXN 139,985 additional MXN
At interbank rate
MXN 5,160,000
what you would get at mid-market rate
Rate: 17.2 USD/MXN
Request a "forward contract"
Lock in today's exchange rate for a closing 30-90 days away. Available through OFX, Wise, and specialist FX brokers. Eliminates rate risk between contract signing and close.
Wire in tranches if above $50,000 USD
Some Mexican banks flag large single transfers. Coordinating with your notario in advance prevents delays at closing.
Send to notario escrow account, not developer
Never wire directly to a developer. The notario holds funds in a separate client account until title transfer is confirmed.
Confirm CLABE before wiring
Mexican bank account numbers (CLABE) are 18 digits. Verify with notario directly — never rely on email instructions which may be intercepted.
Factor in conversion timing
If closing is on a Monday, wire Wednesday-Thursday prior. Mexican banks can hold international wires over weekends.