Thread: Exchanging Currency
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12-01-05 17:27 #20
Posts: 340When I get money from a Citibank ATM in BA, it gives me a mix of bill sizes even when I select a round number like $AR900. Other banks usually need the $AR890 trick.
ATMs are definitely the way to go but don't assume that you can use any ATM at any time of the day. I'd say that 20% of the time outside of normal business hours, I have a problem and can't get any money from a specific machine. I'm usually able to find one that works, but it's a PITA. Better to plan ahead.
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12-01-05 16:26 #19
Posts: 54Originally Posted by Daddy Rulz
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12-01-05 16:00 #18
Posts: 2808ripped off
Originally Posted by OslersVoice
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12-01-05 10:58 #17
Posts: 54Originally Posted by Daddy Rulz
I like the tip on getting 590 and a receipt. Thanks!
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12-01-05 05:11 #16
Posts: 2808ATM's
Originally Posted by Skip1
Another tip, to help win the change war when your pulling money out select other amount, then if you want 600 get 590 and you will start with 90 pesos in smaller bills.
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11-30-05 21:29 #15
Posts: 340Originally Posted by Skip1
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11-30-05 20:15 #14
Posts: 23Should I bring cash dollares in 100's only or are some smaller denominations convenitent for something?
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11-30-05 18:29 #13
Posts: 547Best if you check out the current exchange before any transaction
Here's a great source for checking out current exchange:
http://www.eye4u.com.ar/content/ba.php (this one for mongers since there is also nice things to see around)
http://www.dolarhoy.com (this one for serious business people and best rates)
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11-30-05 13:27 #12
Posts: 1543Originally Posted by Skip1
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11-30-05 06:46 #11
Posts: 23airport $
Hunt99 said:
"The best rate I recently found on pesos anywhere in BA was at the Banco Nacional de la Nacion, which is located right by the customs area in the airport. (Not the kiosk, a regular bank branch)"
Is this bank at the airport good for ATM $US as well as cash $US? Enquiring minds want to know.
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11-22-05 06:05 #10
Posts: 3510Skippy,
There is no reason to do that. Just bring an ATM card, or bring some US Dollars and change it at the bank (NOT the foreign exchange booth) on your right as you exit customs.
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11-22-05 04:20 #9
Posts: 23Buying Pesos in the US
I'm new here and will be flying to BA in early December for a month of travel in Argentina. Does anyone in the US have A pesos for sale?
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06-06-05 14:03 #8
Posts: 106Changing Money
I do all my financial transactions with Forexcambio S.A., located just beside Marriott. Their services are not limited to foreign exchange transactions. They can also encash your checks (foreign and local) with a commission charge of 1%.
Last week, I needed to transfer some US$ from my US based bank account to Buenos Aires. Since I do not have any dollar account in Buenos Aires I almost resorted to using the services of Western Union, I decided otherwise because of their hefty charges. Forexcambio was able to do it for me charging the same 1% commission charge. The whole process only took a day.
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06-06-05 13:00 #7
Posts: 2808Passports
Official cambio's as opposed to black market ones are required to get ID. I think they have to pay some government squeeze, which is why the underground ones usually offer better rates. However some underground ones will try to pass fake bills.
Hunt the fucking IRS is everywhere.
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06-06-05 02:07 #6
Posts: 2808I like the Russian in Galaria del Sol
It's on Paraguay right before you get to Florida. Go into the Galaria and just inside to the right is a little fur store with one of the fattest guys in BsAs sitting behind a little desk. Friendly folks, never any trucho (sp) and great rates. It's an unofficial place so no ID needed. Don't exchange on Friday as the rates always go down a bit for the weekend, tuesday and wednesday are the best.