A newsletter for expats in Buenos Aires

[BA Bound]

I hope you're girlfriend is ok. I've only been to a public hospital once. When I got married in Buenos Aires they required a bloodtest and you had to go to a public hospital. I'm not sure if they still require that but the public hospital was terrible. There were people lined up all over. We had OSDE and always went to the private hospitals and they are really great. I would avoid public hospitals if you can.


Something that people might want to consider is this Amex Platinum US Dollar Currency card. The bank is in the UK but I have had this card for 25 years. It's great! The insurance is incredible on it. The card is only $550 USD per year but the travel benefits are out of this world good. I just have the card for the insurance benefits. I can't tell you how many tens of thousands in benefits I've gotten with it over the past 25 years.

I think anyone from Europe can get it and not sure about Americans as I know banks these days don't want US customers. But I have bank accounts in the UK so maybe it was easier to open but I have recommended to other expats and they have thanked me for the great benefits!

They have paid for delayed luggage. On one trip I got $2,500 USD for 2 days of delayed luggage for me and my family. One trip to the USA while I was living in Buenos Aires I had to take my kids to the emergency room in 2 ambulances. Like a $25,000 medical bill and they paid everything. Tons of money in hotels for flight delays even weather-related. It's the best travel insurance card I know. Really insanely good.

The Platinum International Currency Card

Find out more about our Platinum International Currency Card from American Express and receive all the benefits the Platinum Card has to offer. Apply online.

www.americanexpress.com

Thanks! I will check it out. I was wondering about good travel insurance and this seems like it may be what I am looking for. I will have to see. I am not sure as I don't have any banking relationships in Europe. I didn't see any link to apply but will search around. Crazy they paid a big bill like that!

 

[Surfer]

Quick question:

Would you guys be interested in a free directory for expats in Argentina?

Listing services and businesses catering to the expat community here (anything from lawyers, realtors, and doctors, to hair salons, barbershops, gyms, coworking spaces, etc.)

(Think like Yelp, but specialized in services for expats in Argentina.)

I'm running a survey to see if people are interested in this - if enough people say yes I'll build it out within the next few weeks.

The survey is here: https://tally.so/r/mYpQ0q - if you have 2 minutes to spare and are interested in this, I'd appreciate you filling it out 🙂

Thanks!

I would use it. Just filled out your survey.

 

[Argentina Expat]

thanks, appreciate it!

 

[VINO]

I hope you're girlfriend is ok. I've only been to a public hospital once. When I got married in Buenos Aires they required a bloodtest and you had to go to a public hospital. I'm not sure if they still require that but the public hospital was terrible. There were people lined up all over. We had OSDE and always went to the private hospitals and they are really great. I would avoid public hospitals if you can.


Something that people might want to consider is this Amex Platinum US Dollar Currency card. The bank is in the UK but I have had this card for 25 years. It's great! The insurance is incredible on it. The card is only $550 USD per year but the travel benefits are out of this world good. I just have the card for the insurance benefits. I can't tell you how many tens of thousands in benefits I've gotten with it over the past 25 years.

I think anyone from Europe can get it and not sure about Americans as I know banks these days don't want US customers. But I have bank accounts in the UK so maybe it was easier to open but I have recommended to other expats and they have thanked me for the great benefits!

They have paid for delayed luggage. On one trip I got $2,500 USD for 2 days of delayed luggage for me and my family. One trip to the USA while I was living in Buenos Aires I had to take my kids to the emergency room in 2 ambulances. Like a $25,000 medical bill and they paid everything. Tons of money in hotels for flight delays even weather-related. It's the best travel insurance card I know. Really insanely good.

The Platinum International Currency Card

Find out more about our Platinum International Currency Card from American Express and receive all the benefits the Platinum Card has to offer. Apply online.

www.americanexpress.com

This sounds too good to be true! Is it really possible for Americans to get coverage?

 

[earlyretirement]

This sounds too good to be true! Is it really possible for Americans to get coverage?

So I just called to ask and they aren't taking on any American citizens that don't have permanent residency in any other countries OUTSIDE of the USA. Essentially they don't want American clients. But they will take you on if you use your residency outside of USA. In fact, I was reminded that I need to use my Argentina or Mexico apartment address to send my bank statements to. All mail goes there.

So this is only an option if you have permanent residency or another passport from another country. They said you don't necessarily have to have a bank account in the UK or EU but that is where I pay my bills too. They automatically debit my UK bank account.