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Argentina Argentina Currency Guide

The currency of Argentina and how to prepare for payments — all on one page. The currency used in Argentina is the Argentine Peso (ARS).

Currency

Argentine Peso

ARS

Reference rate · October 31, 2026

1 USD ≈ 1,532 ARS

1 EUR ≈ 1,709 ARS

1 GBP ≈ 2,051 ARS

Argentine Peso conversion table

Reference values calculated at the mid-market rate as of October 31, 2026. Banks and card issuers add their own fees to actual exchanges and card payments.

USDARS
1 USD1,532 ARS
5 USD7,658 ARS
10 USD15,315 ARS
50 USD76,576 ARS
100 USD153,152 ARS
500 USD765,762 ARS
ARSUSD
10,000 ARS6.53 USD
50,000 ARS32.6 USD
100,000 ARS65.3 USD
500,000 ARS326 USD

Payment Tips to Remember

Always pay in the local currency

If a terminal asks whether to charge in your home currency, always choose the local currency. Choosing your home currency triggers DCC (dynamic currency conversion), which adds a hidden markup.

Set up a travel card before you fly

Prepaid multi-currency travel cards let you convert money in the app beforehand and pay like a debit card locally. Fees are usually lower than cash exchange counters, and you can freeze the card instantly from the app if lost.

Airport exchange counters: last resort

Airport counters are convenient but tend to offer some of the worst rates. If you need cash, exchange via your bank's app before departure or consider withdrawing from a local ATM.

Check ATM fees on screen

Local ATMs may add their own operator fee. Check the fee shown on the confirmation screen before proceeding. If the ATM offers conversion to your home currency (DCC), choosing the local currency is usually better.

Keep some small cash

Every country has places that don't take cards — markets, tips, small transport. Carrying a small amount of cash in separate places keeps you covered.

Cards for Abroad

Explore the Wise multi-currency card

One account holding 40+ currencies, converting and paying at mid-market based rates. Handy for multi-country trips — no need to exchange for each currency separately.

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Local data

Get an eSIM for Argentina before you go

Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.

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Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

City Guides in Argentina

Ushuaia

Ushuaia is the capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, known as the southernmost city in the world. Travelers pass through it as the gateway to Antarctica.

La Plata

La Plata is the capital of Buenos Aires Province, a port city on the Río de la Plata. Its university's Museum of Natural Sciences is world-renowned and draws many visitors.

Mendoza

Mendoza is the main city of Argentina's Mendoza Province, and together with its surrounding area it forms the country's fourth-largest urban region. With varied sights like Cerro de la Gloria, General San Martín Park, the cathedral, and its theaters, it's a great place for a leisurely walk.

Mar del Plata

Mar del Plata is a popular beach resort on the coast southwest of Buenos Aires. In summer, it comes alive with visitors enjoying the beaches and casinos.

Salta

Salta is a provincial capital in northwestern Argentina and one of the country's larger cities. Its downtown area is pleasant to explore at a relaxed pace.