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Because we reside deeper in Mexico and are not a border town ministry, we don't have the luxury of
being able to draw out funds for operation in Mexico from a close-by bank in the states. Unlike the U.S.,
virtually all business in Mexico is done via cash. Also, credit cards are not accepted at most
businesses either. Therefore, in order to purchase your building materials, cover ministry expenses and
other general expenses incurred on the ministry base, we ask that out of your mission trip fees, $100
per person for teams of 15 and more, and $200 per person for teams of 14 or less, be brought with
you to Mexico in the form of U.S. Dollars (cash). Because a large part of your group fees goes towards
your work projects, it means that at certain times we need to have access to large amounts of funds to
pay these expenses. We do have ATM machines, but because there is a daily limit of money that can
be drawn out of them during a 24 hour period, we cannot access enough funds to cover these
expenses. Also, we have to drive some distance to access an ATM, and on frequent occasions the
ATM's are out of service, or not dependable. In addition to funds needed for your work projects, there
will be expenses incurred upon the ministry base while your group is here. If funds are not available, it
can cause us significant problems. In the event that paying with U.S. dollars presents you with a
special hardship, please let us know and we'll gladly make other arrangements.
We hope you understand the differences of doing business in Mexico and that we are not a border
town ministry who is able to get funds across the border in the U.S. Over the years we have found that
it just works best for us to operate in this way. U.S. dollars are readily accepted in Mexico and
therefore, easy to use. We have been operating with this system now for many years and there
has been virtually no problems to date.
Once again, in the event that bringing your group fees with you in the form of cash presents a
problem, please let us know.
Thank you for your understanding,
Go Missions to Mexico Team
being able to draw out funds for operation in Mexico from a close-by bank in the states. Unlike the U.S.,
virtually all business in Mexico is done via cash. Also, credit cards are not accepted at most
businesses either. Therefore, in order to purchase your building materials, cover ministry expenses and
other general expenses incurred on the ministry base, we ask that out of your mission trip fees, $100
per person for teams of 15 and more, and $200 per person for teams of 14 or less, be brought with
you to Mexico in the form of U.S. Dollars (cash). Because a large part of your group fees goes towards
your work projects, it means that at certain times we need to have access to large amounts of funds to
pay these expenses. We do have ATM machines, but because there is a daily limit of money that can
be drawn out of them during a 24 hour period, we cannot access enough funds to cover these
expenses. Also, we have to drive some distance to access an ATM, and on frequent occasions the
ATM's are out of service, or not dependable. In addition to funds needed for your work projects, there
will be expenses incurred upon the ministry base while your group is here. If funds are not available, it
can cause us significant problems. In the event that paying with U.S. dollars presents you with a
special hardship, please let us know and we'll gladly make other arrangements.
We hope you understand the differences of doing business in Mexico and that we are not a border
town ministry who is able to get funds across the border in the U.S. Over the years we have found that
it just works best for us to operate in this way. U.S. dollars are readily accepted in Mexico and
therefore, easy to use. We have been operating with this system now for many years and there
has been virtually no problems to date.
Once again, in the event that bringing your group fees with you in the form of cash presents a
problem, please let us know.
Thank you for your understanding,
Go Missions to Mexico Team
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