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Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you apply for a product through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence our recommendations — we only feature products we have independently reviewed. Read our full editorial policy. One of the biggest financial challenges immigrants face in…

If you send money to Mexico regularly, you already know that small differences in fees and exchange rates add up to hundreds of dollars lost every year. Sending $500 to Mexico can cost anywhere from $0 to $25 in fees depending on which service you use — and the exchange rate markup is often even…

Opening a bank account as an immigrant in the United States can feel overwhelming — especially if you don’t have a Social Security Number (SSN) yet. The good news? You don’t need an SSN to open a bank account in 2026. Many banks and credit unions accept an ITIN, a passport, a foreign ID, or…