Are you a Bitcoiner in Mexico? You’ve likely hit this issue: you’ve got Bitcoin, but locals—think landlords, Airbnb hosts, taxi drivers, or taco vendors—want pesos via bank transfer. No cards, no crypto, just a “transferencia”.
Forget slow exchanges requiring multiple confirmations, cash and ATM hunts. Swapido lets you pay anyone in pesos in Mexico instantly using Bitcoin.
What Swapido Does for You
Swapido makes spending Bitcoin in Mexico easy:
- Sell BTC via the Lightning Network.
- Send pesos to any Mexican bank account or debit card.
- No complex signups or local bank account needed.
It supports:
- CLABE (18-digit bank accounts).
- Mexican debit cards.
- Dimo®-linked mobile numbers.
And it’s super simple!
Step-by-Step: Paying Locals with Swapido
- Go to https://app.swapido.com/en, sign up, and verify your account.
- Add a recipient with their CLABE (bank number), debit card number, or phone number linked to their bank account, plus their full name.
- Input the peso amount; Swapido generates a Lightning invoice.
- Pay from your wallet (e.g., Phoenix, Blink, Wallet of Satoshi, Binance).
- They get pesos in seconds—no Mexican account required on your side.
Practical Examples
- Nomads Renting: Loved your Airbnb in Cancún? Go direct with the host, get their CLABE, and pay with Swapido from your BTC stash.
- Expats Dining: That local eatery only takes “efectivo o transferencia”? Send pesos via Swapido with their card number.
- Tourists Exploring: Short on cash at a market? Ask the vendor for their CLABE and settle up instantly.
“If they accept transferencias, you can pay them with Swapido.”
Why It’s a Game-Changer
- Nomads: Spend BTC on rent or bills without a local bank.
- Expats: Avoid foreign bank fees and delays.
- Tourists: Skip ATMs and pay vendors or guides directly.
Whether you’re here for a week or a year, Swapido turns Bitcoin into practical pesos.
Try It Out
Get started at https://app.swapido.com/en.