Where to buy Argentine pesos?
Exchange houses or banks are the best place to make a reliable, transparent and secure transaction. However, in the downtown area of Buenos Aires, mainly in its pedestrian areas, it is very likely that you will come across the so-called "little trees": these are people who offer to buy and sell foreign currency. These operations are illegal and risky.
Another safe and legal way to obtain Argentine pesos is to do so at automated teller machines (ATMs), which operate 24 hours a day and accept the main international cards.
Where to get information about the quote?
To know the price of the different currencies each day, you can visit exchange houses and banks or consult the official website of the Banco de la Nación Argentina .
How much money to change?
It is advisable to carry out foreign exchange operations for small amounts, since the value of currencies in relation to the Argentine peso is highly variable.
What to do with the pesos left over at the end of the stay?
If the amount is large, it is recommended to make the change officially in an exchange house or bank. For this, it is necessary to have the ticket for the sale of dollars made when entering the country. With it you can change up to U $ 100. On the other hand, if the amount is less than $ 1000 (thousand pesos), it is advisable to spend it on transportation (to the airport, the bus terminal, etc.), or buy a souvenir.
More Recommendations
Tax Refund (Tx Free Shopping): foreign tourists can request VAT (VAT) reimbursement on purchases of nationally produced goods equal to or greater than $ 70 (seventy Argentine pesos) made in the country in businesses adhered to the Tax system Free from "Global Blue Argentina".
Steps to make the refund:
- In the store: buy at the stores that display the Tax Free logo and ask for the refund form.
- At Argentine Customs: when leaving the country, at any Argentine Customs office (at airports, river ports or border posts), show the invoices along with the purchases and the passport and have the refund forms received stamped.
- Collection of the tax refund: it can be in cash, by credit card or bank check.
