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  1. T

    Economy Multiple Exchange Rates

    Lately there was a post wondering what the next move of the government would be. Apparently they are considering multiple exchange rates: http://www.cronista.com/economiapol...os-de-cambio-diferenciales-20120515-0059.html "Deputy Economy Minister Axel Kicillof's economic team is looking at...
  2. T

    Economy Dollar still and inflation on the rise: how much the exchange rate lagged since the devaluation - Infobae

    Dollar still and inflation on the rise: how much the exchange rate lagged since the devaluation - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/01/05/dolar-quieto-e-inflacion-en-alza-cuanto-se-atraso-el-tipo-de-cambio-desde-la-devaluacion/ January 05, 2024 The exchange rate jump...
  3. Swowbird

    Any guesses where we think the Blue dollar exchange rate will head in 2024?

    I formally lived in Buenos Aires and I rented out an apartment to a friend for many years. The lease is finally coming off the lease and I don't think I will renew it as I want to come back to Buenos Aires. I recently reconnected with an old amiga and want to visit her as well as some others I...
  4. S

    Banking Significant news about peso exchange rate

    http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1478649-...el-dolar-abriria-a-510-en-las-casas-de-cambio
  5. Spend Thrift

    Banking ‘You are now free to buy dollars’ – Milei legalises trading at parallel exchange rate

    Yeah. Milei made it so buying and selling US dollars on parallel markets is no longer a crime. https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/milei-you-are-now-free-to-buy-dollars.phtml
  6. Sal P

    Newcomer Visa Exchange Rates

    Has anyone observed the decrease in exchange rates for Visa credit cards, going from over 1 USD = 800+ ARS to the current rate of 1 USD = 374 ARS? We'll be traveling to Buenos Aires in two weeks, and I'm considering whether to use my credit card or bring cash to take advantage of the more...
  7. Pink Panther

    Banking Actual money exchange house (cueva) vs. prices quoted on financial websites

    I went to exchange money at the casa de cambio (cueva) earlier this week. They were buying US Dollars at 915 pesos to $1 USD and selling for 950 pesos to $1 USD which was different from what the rate was when I checked right before going. I use https://www.ambito.com/contenidos/dolar.html and...
  8. redbook

    Banking ATM or Cash Exchange

    Hello, We're planning a trip to Argentina in January, with Buenos Aires as our initial destination. We anticipate carrying a modest amount of cash for the journey, perhaps a few hundred USD equivalents. Is it convenient to exchange cash in Buenos Aires, and is the exchange rate reasonable...
  9. Leo

    Banking Currency exchange facillities at Ezeiza Airport

    I've heard that obtaining Argentine pesos in the UK before my trip is not possible. Therefore, it seems I'll need to convert currency upon my arrival at the airport. However, since I'll be landing at Ezeiza airport early on a Sunday morning, I'm uncertain if there will be any open currency...
  10. J

    Banking Best website for getting Blue Dolar exchange rate quotes?

    Forgive my ignorance but I hear all the time everyone talking about the "blue dolar". I understand that it's an exchange rate that you will get to exchange $100 US bills. What are the best websites as I see many and some have different spreads. Which are the most accurate?
  11. Calgary Foodie

    Banking Are Currency Exchange Houses (Cuevas) safe to use for exchanging money?

    I've received information from tour operators suggesting that using street exchanges or money exchange houses might not be safe due to recent governmental actions post-election. It seems the new administration is clamping down on unauthorized cash exchanges. If this is accurate, what would be...
  12. B

    Newcomer Money Bulk how much space does it take up?

    I understand that the largest denomination bill in Argentina is the 2000 peso bill, which is currently worth about USD $2.11 blue rate. I will be in a situation in which I will need to convert some money in Buenos Aires on a Saturday and then fly out to an area that may not have cash on Sunday...
  13. C

    Economy ATM receipts with dollar withdrawal

    Hi, everyone. I searched through the forum before deciding to post, because I assumed that the issue had been mentioned to death... BUT I will be leaving from EZE with nothing more than a $2 bill and a couple thousand pesos. While I could NOT find the receipt from buying pesos in the airport...
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