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Country Guide > South America > Argentina | |
Currency Peso (P) = 100 centavos. Peso notes are in denominations of P100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of P1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos. Currency exchange While the US Dollar is generally (though not officially) accepted as legal tender, foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and authorised cambios (bureaux de change), which are available in all the major cities. Credit & debit cards MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted; American Express and Diners Club are also taken. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services that may be available. ATMs are available but it is still best to carry alternative forms of payment. Traveller's cheques It is often difficult to exchange these in the smaller towns. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars. Currency restrictions The import and export of both local and foreign currency is unlimited. Gold must be declared. Note that currently there are certain restrictions for foreign currency transfers. Exchange rate indicators The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Peso against Sterling and the US Dollar:
Note: The Government has changed the Peso fixed rate to the US Dollar, devaluating the local currency which is now under free flotation. Banking hours Mon-Fri 1000-1500. |