Argentina
Learn more about currency, payment methods, processing times, and other essential details for operating in Argentina with Localpayment. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know to integrate and optimize your payment processing in this market.

Country Overview
Essential information about Argentina:
Country Code (2 digits) | Country Code (3 digits) | Currency Code | Number of decimals |
---|---|---|---|
AR | ARG | ARS | 2 |
Supported Card Networks
Localpayment supports these card networks in Argentina:
Credit Cards
- American Express
- Argencard
- Cabal
- Diners
- Mastercard
- Visa
Payment methods
Localpayment offers a range of Payin and Payout methods in Argentina:
Incoming Payments (Payins)
Available methods for receiving funds:
Bank Transfer
Accept payments for your products or services by bank transfer.
Cash
with the Cash payment method your customers may pay in cash for your digital goods or services.
Credit Card
Accept credit card payments at your merchant and provide installments and subscriptions to your clients.
Method | Min Amount | Max Amount | Payment Method Code | Payment Confirmation | Working Hours | Execution Notification Time | Cut-Off |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Payin Virtual Account | 1.00 | 1,000,000.00 | 1030 | Asynchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
QR | 0.00 | 9,999,999.00 | 1050 | Asynchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
DEBIN | 0.00 | 1,000,000.00 | 1040 | Asynchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
Bank Transfer All Banks Argentina Payin | 0.01 | 10,000,000.00 | 1099 | Asynchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
CVU | 1.00 | 500,000.00 | 1025 | Asynchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
Method | Min Amount | Max Amount | Payment Method Code | Payment Confirmation | Working Hours | Execution Notification Time | Cut-Off |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pago facil | 50.00 | 200,000.00 | 1002 | Asynchronous | 10am - 19pm | Real Time | - |
Rapipago | 50.00 | 200,000.00 | 1003 | Asynchronous | 10am - 19pm | Real Time | 19pm |
Method | Min Amount | Max Amount | Payment Method Code | Payment Confirmation | Working Hours | Execution Notification Time | Cut-Off |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mastercard | 50.00 | 700,000.00 | 1001 | Synchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
Visa | 50.00 | 700,000.00 | 1000 | Synchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
Cordobesa | 50.00 | 700,000.00 | 1017 | Synchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
Argencard | 50.00 | 700,000.00 | 1015 | Synchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
CMR | 50.00 | 700,000.00 | 1018 | Synchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
Diners | 50.00 | 700,000.00 | 1016 | Synchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
Cabal | 50.00 | 700,000.00 | 1014 | Synchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
Cencosud | 50.00 | 700,000.00 | 1013 | Synchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
Shopping | 50.00 | 700,000.00 | 1011 | Synchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
Naranja | 50.00 | 700,000.00 | 1010 | Synchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
American express | 50.00 | 700,000.00 | 1006 | Synchronous | 24 h | Real Time | - |
Outgoing Payments (Payouts)
Available methods for disbursing funds:
Method | Min Amount | Max Amount | Payment Method Code | Cut-Off (GMT-3) | Execution Time (Days) | Notification Time (Days) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INTERBANKING | 1.00 | 10,000,000.00 | 0010 | 15 h | t+0 | t+1 |
Supported Document Types
Localpayment accepts these document types for verification in Argentina:
Document Type | Description | ID for individuals and/or legal entities | Length | Document ID Example |
---|---|---|---|---|
DNI | National Identification Document | Physical Person | ||
CUIL | Tax ID | Physical Person | ||
CDI | Tax ID | Physical Person and Legal Person | ||
CUIT | Tax ID | Physical Person and Legal Person |
Bank account types
Argentina uses the following bank account types for transactions. Ensure you provide the correct account details when processing payments.
Bank Account Type | Name | Length | Example |
---|---|---|---|
C , S | CBU | 22 | 1910119655111901676653 |
C , S | CVU | 22 | 0000003100065557211734 |
Holidays
Plan your transaction processing around these national holidays in Argentina:
Holiday | Date |
---|---|
New Year's Day | January 1 |
Carnival | March 3 |
Carnival | March 4 |
Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice | March 24 |
Malvinas Day | April 2 |
Good Friday | April 18 |
Labour Day | May 1 |
Revolution Day | May 25 |
Martín Miguel de Güemes' Day | June 16 |
Flag Day | June 20 |
Independence Day | July 9 |
Death of San Martin | August 18 |
Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity | October 13 |
National Sovereignty Day | November 24 |
Immaculate Conception | December 8 |
Christmas Day | December 25 |
Supported Banks
Below is a list of banks in Argentina that are supported by Localpayment:
- BACS BANCO DE CREDITO Y SECURITIZACION S
- BANCO BBVA ARGENTINA S.A.
- BANCO BICA S.A.
- BANCO BRADESCO ARGENTINA S.A.U.
- BANCO CETELEM ARGENTINA S.A.
- BANCO CMF S.A.
- BANCO COINAG S.A.
- BANCO COLUMBIA S.A.
- BANCO COMAFI SOCIEDAD ANONIMA
- BANCO CREDICOOP COOPERATIVO LIMITADO
- BANCO DE COMERCIO S.A.
- BANCO DE CORRIENTES S.A.
- BANCO DE FORMOSA S.A.
- BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A.U.
- BANCO DE INVERSION Y COMERCIO EXTERIOR S
- BANCO DE LA CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES
- BANCO DE LA NACION ARGENTINA
- BANCO DE LA PAMPA SOCIEDAD DE ECONOMÍA M
- BANCO DE LA PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES
- BANCO DE LA PROVINCIA DE CORDOBA S.A.
- BANCO DE LA REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGU
- BANCO DE SAN JUAN S.A.
- BANCO DE SANTA CRUZ S.A.
- BANCO DE SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO S.A.
- BANCO DE SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS S.A.
- BANCO DE SERVICIOS Y TRANSACCIONES S.A.
- BANCO DE VALORES S.A.
- BANCO DEL CHUBUT S.A.
- BANCO DEL SOL S.A.
- BANCO DINO S.A.
- BANCO HIPOTECARIO S.A.
- BANCO INDUSTRIAL S.A.
- BANCO ITAU ARGENTINA S.A.
- BANCO JULIO SOCIEDAD ANONIMA
- BANCO MACRO S.A.
- BANCO MARIVA S.A.
- BANCO MASVENTAS S.A.
- BANCO MERIDIAN S.A.
- BANCO MUNICIPAL DE ROSARIO
- BANCO PATAGONIA S.A.
- BANCO PIANO S.A.
- BANCO PROVINCIA DE TIERRA DEL FUEGO
- BANCO PROVINCIA DEL NEUQUÉN SOCIEDAD ANÓ
- BANCO RIOJA SOCIEDAD ANONIMA UNIPERSONAL
- BANCO ROELA S.A.
- BANCO SAENZ S.A.
- BANCO SANTANDER ARGENTINA S.A.
- BANCO SUCREDITO REGIONAL S.A.U.
- BANCO SUPERVIELLE S.A.
- BANCO VOII S.A.
- BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
- BANK OF CHINA LIMITED SUCURSAL BUENOS AI
- BIBANK S.A.
- BNP PARIBAS
- BRUBANK S.A.U.
- CITIBANK N.A.
- COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA ARGENTINA S.A.
- CORDIAL COMPAÑÍA FINANCIERA S.A.
- CREDITO REGIONAL COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA S.A
- FCA COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA S.A.
- FORD CREDIT COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA S.A.
- GPAT COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA S.A.U.
- HSBC BANK ARGENTINA S.A.
- INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA
- JOHN DEERE CREDIT COMPAÑÍA FINANCIERA S.
- JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIO
- LPV3-2629
- MERCEDES-BENZ COMPAÑÍA FINANCIERA ARGENT
- MONTEMAR COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA S.A.
- NARANJA X
- NUEVO BANCO DE ENTRE RÍOS S.A.
- NUEVO BANCO DE SANTA FE SOCIEDAD ANONIMA
- NUEVO BANCO DEL CHACO S. A.
- Open Bank Argentina S.A.
- PSA FINANCE ARGENTINA COMPAÑÍA FINANCIER
- RCI BANQUE S.A.
- REBANKING HOLDING SA.
- ROMBO COMPAÑÍA FINANCIERA S.A.
- TOYOTA COMPAÑÍA FINANCIERA DE ARGENTINA
- VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPAÑIA F
- WALLETS CVU
- WILOBANK S.A.
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