ATM's

Last winter when I was in Zihua, I had issues with several cards, credit and bank card, not working in Zihua when I knew they were fine. The cards would be declined in several different ATM's or restaurants/stores after previously working there. I was told that in many cases, it was the location that had changed credit card/bank machine and they were not recognized by my bank(RBC) or my cards issuers. It was worst the last 2 weeks I was in Zihua and got me worried at times. I t was annoying as at times I was out in places I did not want to carry much cash and wanted to pay with a card and was worried if it would work or not. Funny thing on the last day in Zihua, at the airport, I used a card that I had issues with in 3 locations and no issues. Hoping by next February this is resolved for when I am back.

Hola
A lot of the time the issues are with the ATM running out of cash. Remember that most locals get paid on the 15th and 30th of the month. Don’t use ATMs then.