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PV Pulse would like to inform visitors that American Express Travelers Cheques are often difficult to use in Vallarta. After speaking with an American Express representative we were assured that they are accepted at the Airport and at various Banco Nacional de Mexico (Banamex) and Scotiabank locations, and when we called the airport office no one answered the phone. Many of the local American Express offices have closed in the past year, making it difficult for local merchants to accept the cheques as a form of currency. If you do plan to use Traveler's Cheques here, American Express advises calling ahead to be sure they'll be accepted, and if you cash them at a bank. We recommend sticking to using your ATM card, a credit card, or good old cash to make purchases around town. We previously reported on new restrictions involving exchanging US dollars here. Do you have any tips on the best way to spend a buck in paradise? Sound off on our Facebook page and you could be featured on PV Pulse as the Tip of the Week!