Cash usage
Argentine pesos are the unit for domestic cash prices and everyday settlement.
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Argentina Currency Guide
Learn how the Argentine peso is used in Argentina, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Argentine Peso in Argentina
CurrencyArgentine Peso
ISO codeARS
Central bankCentral Bank of Argentina
Currency profileView ARS factsMonetary framework
Argentina uses the Argentine peso as its official currency.
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ARS0.000661 USD1 ARS = 0.0006605194 USD
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Currency facts
ARS at a glance
CurrencyArgentine Peso
ISO codeARS
Symbol$
Minor unitCentavo
Decimal places2
Central bankCentral Bank of Argentina
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Argentina
Official use
Argentina uses the Argentine peso as its official currency.
Payment environment
Cash and cards are both used in Argentina; exchange availability, payment acceptance and customer rates can differ materially by provider.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
The Central Bank of Argentina describes cards and interoperable transfers as parts of the national payment system.
Mobile and contactless payments
QR and instant-transfer services operate through participating banks and payment providers.
ATM availability
ATM access, withdrawal limits and foreign-card fees depend on the network, bank and issuer.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
Because customer exchange terms can differ materially, use regulated providers and compare the final peso amount after all fees.
Card and ATM costs
Confirm both the card issuer's conversion method and any locally disclosed charge before authorizing a transaction.
Popular currency pairs
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Related currencies
Regional and monetary links
These links use the country dataset's regional and monetary relationships rather than a single global popularity list.
FAQ
Argentina currency questions
Which currency is used in Argentina?
Argentina uses the Argentine peso as its official currency.
Does Argentina have multiple official currencies?
Argentina has one official currency: the Argentine peso (ARS).
How can I compare the Argentine peso?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Argentina's official currency with other supported currencies.
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Rate data and official references
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