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Money Exchange for Argentina -Services - Money
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Currency information:
Peso (ARS; symbol AR$) = 100 centavos. Peso notes are in denominations of AR$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of AR$5, 2 and 1, and in 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos.
US Dollars are accepted in some hotels and tourist centres. Prices in US Dollars are typically marked with US$ to avoid confusion, but sometimes both peso and dollar prices are both preceded by just $, so check if unsure.
Credit cards:
Most major credit cards are accepted, but not as widely as in the US or Europe, and even some large hotels do not have credit card facilities.
ATM:
ATMs are available in most cities but it is still best to carry alternative forms of payment as daily withdrawal limits are low and machines don't always work.
Travellers cheques:
It is advised to bring traveller's cheques in US Dollars; these can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some hotels. It is often difficult to exchange these in the smaller towns.
Banking hours:
Mon-Fri 1000-1500.
Currency restriction:
Visitors to Argentina can import up to US$10,000 or its equivalent without having to declare. The export of foreign currency for amounts higher than US$10,000 or its equivalent in other currencies is prohibited. Minors aged between 16 and 21 years old can exit Argentina with a maximum of US$2,000 or its equivalent in other currencies, and minors under 16 years old with a maximum amount of US$1,000 or its equivalent in other currencies.
Currency exchange:
Foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and authorised cambios (bureaux de change), which are available in all major cities.
