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    Is it normal for a property owner to insist on buyers to pay with CASH $100 US Dollar bills for an apartment purchase in Buenos Aires?

    I am new to this forum. I have been coming to Argentina a few times over the past few years. I did not come for a few years during covid lockdown. I sold my house in the US and looking to move somewhere to retire. I don't need too much room but I am shocked to learn that property owners here...
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    Apartment Rental How do I pay my rent in USD when I don't have USD cash?

    My rent is coming up soon and it is in USD. I have USD but I do not have cash USD. How am I supposed to pay my rent? Thanks
  3. dreikm

    Newcomer What is the recommended amount of cash to bring for my stay in Buenos Aires?

    For our upcoming trip, my wife and I will spend three days in Buenos Aires and two days in the Argentinian Patagonia with a tour group. The package includes two dinners and two tours (a city tour and a visit to a gaucho ranch). We have approximately half of our time free to explore. We plan to...
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    Banking Best way to buy US Dollars here in Buenos Aires? Or best way to get your hands on Dollars?

    I've been back and forth from the USA to Argentina as I was here before COVID but then barely escaped before the lockdown. Money matters are a bit easier now with Western Union paying so well now! I am loving these high WU rates! I am going to pay my rent and my landlord doesn't take pesos...
  5. Walter W

    Newcomer Questions related to the practical aspects of cash in BA

    There has been a wealth of information in this forum regarding topics like exchange rates and where to exchange money. However, there are a few questions that I haven't seen addressed, which would be useful to know in preparation for a visit to Buenos Aires. How many dollars per day should I...
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    Declaring cash upon leaving EZE

    Has anyone successfully carried a substantial amount of cash out of Argentina and made it through customs without any issues? While the process of declaring cash when leaving the US or EU is relatively straightforward, it seems that in Argentina, declaring cash might be an open invitation for...
  7. Swowbird

    American Airlines Stops Accepting Cash In Argentina

    Interesting. Not sure if this means anything. https://viewfromthewing.com/american-airlines-stops-accepting-cash-in-argentina/
  8. redbook

    Banking ATM or Cash Exchange

    Hello, We're planning a trip to Argentina in January, with Buenos Aires as our initial destination. We anticipate carrying a modest amount of cash for the journey, perhaps a few hundred USD equivalents. Is it convenient to exchange cash in Buenos Aires, and is the exchange rate reasonable...
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    Newcomer Is the $10,000 US dollar maximum cash limit on Entry to Argentina per person or family?

    Is the $10,000 US dollar maximum cash limit on Entry to Argentina per person or family? I wasn't sure if this was a per person or family limit? If I'm traveling with my girlfriend and we are together can we each bring in $10,000 undeclared? I understand we only need to declare it if it...
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    Newcomer Money Bulk how much space does it take up?

    I understand that the largest denomination bill in Argentina is the 2000 peso bill, which is currently worth about USD $2.11 blue rate. I will be in a situation in which I will need to convert some money in Buenos Aires on a Saturday and then fly out to an area that may not have cash on Sunday...
  11. Z

    For Sale Where to buy electrodomesticos?

    I need to buy a couple of things such as washing machine, a clothes dryer, a microwave, and two or three TVs. I am looking for good quality, but at the same time ideally I would like to pay in cash (or bank deposits) a seller that gives discount given the quantity of items As a bonus: ideally...
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