Argentine Pesos

[cruisingwithbrian]

On 11/14/2018 at 12:52 PM, Trend said:

This good info as we never use debit while away just cash or credit cards. Not sure if we can get Peso in Toronto before we leave as some places say they do not get.

We checked at Scotia Bank and BMO and neither could get us Argentinian pesos. So I think we will bring US cash as well as our Canadian credit card (Visa). 

[dutchessmoan]

We checked at Scotia Bank and BMO and neither could get us Argentinian pesos. So I think we will bring US cash as well as our Canadian credit card (Visa). 

 

 

Edited December 4, 2018 by dutchessmoan
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[FredZiffle]

20 hours ago, buggins0402 said:

Plan Z if currency controls go nuclear.  We won’t be at the airport, prior to BA.  Plan A is walking up to a ATM in Ushuaia.😁

Take a left after you exit the port in Ushuaia and walk along the coast road.  You'll see an ATM on your right within 3 or 4 blocks.

[Budget Queen]

28 minutes ago, FredZiffle said:

Take a left after you exit the port in Ushuaia and walk along the coast road.  You'll see an ATM on your right within 3 or 4 blocks.

 

I suggest  going  straight one block,  through the main highway, up the hill one block and turn right.   Several   Banks with inside Atm's    within a few blocks.       Keep walking to the end  and you can go to the excellent  Prison  Museum.  :)      

[tai.chi.cruiser]

It’s always good to have local currency on hand if possible.

 

With peso in hands, we hailed a taxi across the street from cruise terminal to hotel for less than 200 peso (US$5) when others paid US$20 for the same ride from the terminal taxi line.

 

Cambios on Florida St accept US $, Euro & Brazil Real, best rate for US $.

 

Our taxi from hotel to EZE accepted credit card.

We used Canadian credit cards for large purchases and the exchange rate was quite good ~30 (Dec 2018).

[canuckgardener]

We were able to get Argentine Pesos, Brazilean Reals as well as Chilean Peso here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada at the Calforex money exchange for excellent rates.  

[skkeller]

Just checked yesterday at Chase Bank in Yuma, AZ for currency needed on cruise.  No problem with Chilean pesos and Uraguayan (sp?) pesos.  Could not obtain Argentine pesos or Falkland pounds.  The bank said they (USA) had no financial transaction agreements with Argentina so no currency exchange -- my  very simplistic understanding of the money situation, could not get the Argentine pesos.  Bank personnel could not find the Falkland Islands on their exchange list???  Will continue checking other bank resources before we leave.

[Budget Queen]

You don't need "Falkland"  pounds-    simply get British pounds.    Many times a poor exchange using US dollars.    I never change money for Uruguay .   

[DanL]

Got 3300 pesos at HSBC ATM one block from the hotel. Easy peasy but they did charge approximately $10 us. It lasted us all two weeks . We also used cards. Taxis cheap no need to figure out public transport.

Great trip. Loved BA

Edited December 24, 2018 by DanL

[Saildude16]

Question for Lunenburg - We're taking shore excursions in Montevideo and PDE.  Assume AR$ will be accepted.  Correct?

Thanks for your local knowledge.

[Lunenburg]

I would think so, they generally are happy with US dollars as well and USD may give you a better exchange rate. You will find Abitabs near the ports - they have a blue sign and will exchange currencies to Uruguayan pesos if needed.They also post the daily exchange rates outside for USD, AR and reals.  If possible use a credit card for restaurants as you will get a 22% deduction on the tax. 

[Saildude16]

Interestingly enough there is an official ARS/USD exchange rate as well as the "blue" Dollar rate.  On 12/28/18 the Official buy rate was 36.83, while the blue rate was 38.50 - a 4.5% difference.  The sell rate differential was similar.  Blue dollar rate is apparently obtained at a Cueva.

 

Got this info after reading an article from landingpadBA.com.