[QUOTE=Johnbear;448041]Guys,
What is the exchange rate now? Where is the best place?[/QUOTE]Found $15.20 this afternoon.
It was not my money so I did not even check anywhere else.
TL.
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[QUOTE=Johnbear;448041]Guys,
What is the exchange rate now? Where is the best place?[/QUOTE]Found $15.20 this afternoon.
It was not my money so I did not even check anywhere else.
TL.
Hi, I almost always use ATMs when travelling. My bank has not transaction fees and even rebates any ATM fees charged. But seems the consensus here is cash is king in BA. Is that true. Can anyone recommend the best place to get a good rate in Retiro?
[QUOTE=CharmCityDav;448098]Hi, I almost always use ATMs when travelling. My bank has not transaction fees and even rebates any ATM fees charged. But seems the consensus here is cash is king in BA. Is that true. Can anyone recommend the best place to get a good rate in Retiro?[/QUOTE]There are no good rates right now and I don't know anyplace I would change money in retiro.
Retiro is really close to all of the places guys have talked about changing money on this thread.
I brought about $1500 down and exchanged three times. Twice earlier in the week at 15.1 and 15.2. Later in the week got 15.4 at a different place. Both places were on Lavalle. This was all with 20s, I totally forgot to bring 100s, which would likely have got me a better rate. Not a big deal, probably a $20 difference. The "cambio cambio" guys are still out in full force.
Have done a few ATM withdrawals as well. The most I have been able to withdraw at one time is 2000 pesos which is a poor deal. Each withdrawl you get the $6 (94.20 pesos) local bank charge. Have yet to see what my bank charged, but suspect the net rate will be lower than 15.
Howdy ,
If anyone needs to exchange a few pesos for this long weekend you can send me a message .
I am just trying to help a friend of ours that is leaving the country tomorrow morning .
Maybe 7000 so its just a little pocket change but completely worthless outside of the country.
Thanks ,
TL
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On the Bloomberg exchange it sez the argentine exchange rate is 15.99. Is anybody getting that or anything even close to that now?
On Monday I got 16.00 and on wed I got 16.10 at 860 Florida. I have used this guy for several years I always exchange three hundred us and during the blue days he always seemed a little higher than others and now he seems right at the official exchange rate. When you enter this small shopping mall, Galeria el sol Walt to the last door on the right.
[QUOTE=HotRod11;448330]On Monday I got 16.00 and on wed I got 16.10 at 860 Florida. I have used this guy for several years I always exchange three hundred us and during the blue days he always seemed a little higher than others and now he seems right at the official exchange rate. When you enter this small shopping mall, Galeria el sol Walt to the last door on the right.[/QUOTE]That's definitely an upward change from 3 weeks ago. Don't know if that will make things cheaper in BA.
[QUOTE=Esten;448239]I brought about $1500 down and exchanged three times. Twice earlier in the week at 15.1 and 15.2. Later in the week got 15.4 at a different place. Both places were on Lavalle. This was all with 20s, I totally forgot to bring 100s, which would likely have got me a better rate. Not a big deal, probably a $20 difference. The "cambio cambio" guys are still out in full force..[/QUOTE]$1500 in 20s - will that even fit/fold in a wallet?
Exchanged currency on Saturday January 21. I received 16.60 pesos per $ on Lavalle. Using my Schwab ATM with no foreign exchange fees or ATM fees I received 15.82 pesos per $.
Today I received 16.63 per dollar. Yesterday I received 16.9 per dollar.
Hey guys, it looks like I will be back in BA late summer for a few months and wanted to ask what was the best way to receive a money transfer from the US that I can convert to cash? Is Western Union a good option, or something similar? I plan to get a Schwab ATM card, but there might be occasions where I will need cash and don't want to set up a local account, etc.
Thanks in advance.
[QUOTE=Slipknot;448503]Hey guys, it looks like I will be back in BA late summer for a few months and wanted to ask what was the best way to receive a money transfer from the US that I can convert to cash? Is Western Union a good option, or something similar? I plan to get a Schwab ATM card, but there might be occasions where I will need cash and don't want to set up a local account, etc.
Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]Howdy Captain ,
Check out Xoom as a way to transfer money from the United States to yourself down here in Buenos Aires.
The company is owned by PayPal and the transfer fees are very reasonable compared to Western Onion .
Lots of convenient pickup locations too.
Actually cheaper than using an ATM for now .
Maybe only 4% but better than a stick in the ass.
After a certain amount of money has been transferred the Argentine government may ask you for proof of income .
Good Luck and let me know if you need anything before you arrive .
It's been a while !
TL.
The security card at my hotel that offers advice says you should avoid giving a 100 peso bill to a taxi driver. It might have been true two or three years ago.
[QUOTE=BigBossMan;448523]The security card at my hotel that offers advice says you should avoid giving a 100 peso bill to a taxi driver. It might have been true two or three years ago.[/QUOTE]Even though the newer bills are harder to counterfeit, the haste of taxis, especially after dark, and the unfamiliarity of the currency make cheating the gringo passenger relatively easy. I carry a wad of small bills in a separate pocket so that I am able to pay the taxi driver very close to the exact amount of the fare. You should also be sure the the driver puts the "flag" down on the meter and always try to take a "radio" taxi. It is an unfortunate reality, but BA is full of petty thieves and fraudsters.
Tres3.