Money transfer to Argentina
Compare current ways to send money to Argentina from abroad, with live quote links for cash pickup, bank deposits, and USD to ARS rate checks.
USD to ARS snapshot
Start with the rate, then check the real quote
These public numbers are pulled from the daily rate feed, not a promise of what any provider will pay out. The best comparison is the total Argentine pesos the recipient gets after fees and exchange-rate spread.
DolarAPI last updated June 21, 2026 at 5:56 PM GMT-3
Current transfer options
Compare the live quotes
Use these as starting points. Each provider can show a different result depending on where you send from, how you pay, and whether the recipient needs cash or a bank deposit.
Western Union
Cash pickup and broad Argentina coverage
- Payout
- Bank account, cash pickup, mobile wallet
- Rate check
- Use the live quote flow. Fees and exchange-rate markup vary by payment method and delivery option.
Strong option when the recipient needs cash pickup. Western Union lists partners including Santander Rio, Galicia, BBVA, Banco Nacion, Banco Provincia, Banco Macro, Pago Facil, and Brubank.
Check Western UnionXoom
PayPal users and fast bank or cash transfers
- Payout
- Bank deposit, cash pickup
- Rate check
- Xoom shows the exchange rate, fees, and amount received before you send.
Xoom is a PayPal service and lists Argentina bank-account transfers and cash pickup as available transfer options.
Check XoomWise
Transparent bank deposits to Argentina
- Payout
- Argentine bank account
- Rate check
- Wise publishes the mid-market USD to ARS rate and separates its fee instead of hiding it in the rate.
Wise says ARS transfers require the recipient's full name, address, 22-digit CBU, and 11-digit CUIT or CUIL. Its listed limit is the equivalent of 18,000 USD in ARS per transfer, per calendar month.
Read Wise ARS guideRia
Another quote to compare before sending
- Payout
- Varies by quote flow and destination setup
- Rate check
- Ria's public converter is a mid-market reference only. Log in to see actual send rates.
Useful as a comparison point because the public converter gives a quick USD to ARS reference, but the final send flow matters.
Check Ria rateSendvalu
Secondary quote check for Argentina
- Payout
- Bank deposit, cash pickup, crypto payout
- Rate check
- Confirm the live fee, payout method, and exchange rate before sending.
Sendvalu currently lists Argentina transfers with bank deposit, cash pickup, and crypto payout options.
Check SendvaluBefore you send
The simple comparison checklist
A lower fee can be worse if the exchange rate is weak. A great rate can be less useful if the pickup method does not fit the recipient. Compare the whole transaction.
- OK Total ARS received after both the fee and exchange-rate markup
- OK Whether the recipient needs cash pickup or can receive a bank deposit
- OK Payment method costs, especially credit-card fees or cash-advance treatment
- OK Identification, CBU, CUIT, or CUIL details required by the provider
- OK Daily or monthly transfer limits and first-transfer promo rules
- OK Whether paying by foreign card in Argentina already gives you a competitive tourist or MEP-style rate
FAQ
Money transfer questions
Quick answers for the questions that matter most before sending dollars, euros, or pounds into Argentina.
Which service gives the best USD to ARS rate for Argentina? +
There is no permanent winner. Compare the final ARS received after fees, not just the headline exchange rate. Wise and Ria publish public USD to ARS reference rates, while Western Union and Xoom require a live quote flow for the real transfer cost.
Should I use Wise for cash pickup in Argentina? +
Wise is best treated as a bank-deposit option for Argentina. If the recipient needs physical cash pickup, compare Western Union, Xoom, Ria, and Sendvalu live quotes instead.
What details do I need for an Argentine bank deposit? +
Expect to need the recipient's legal name and Argentine banking details. Wise specifically lists full name, address, 22-digit CBU, and 11-digit CUIT or CUIL for ARS transfers.
Are the old Argentina transfer rates still useful? +
No. Argentina exchange rates move quickly, and provider fees change by payment method, destination, and promotion. Use this page's live quote links before sending.
Should tourists send money or just use cards in Buenos Aires? +
Compare both. Some foreign cards receive a tourist or MEP-style rate, but cash pickup can still be useful for rent, local services, or situations where cards are not accepted.