Country Currency

Argentina Currency

The Argentine peso is the official currency of Argentina.

Official currency
RegionAmericas
Central bankCentral Bank of Argentina

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyArgentine Peso (ARS, $)
Central bankCentral Bank of Argentina
Currency arrangementArgentina uses ARS as official currency.

Paying in Argentina

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

Argentine pesos are the unit for domestic cash prices and everyday settlement.

Card acceptance

The Central Bank of Argentina describes cards and interoperable transfers as parts of the national payment system.

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.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

Because customer exchange terms can differ materially, use regulated providers and compare the final peso amount after all fees.

ATM and foreign-card fees

Confirm both the card issuer's conversion method and any locally disclosed charge before authorizing a transaction.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

FAQ

Argentina currency questions

Which currency is used in Argentina?

The Argentine peso is the official currency of Argentina.

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 major currencies.