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02-25-20 23:10 #2016
Posts: 58Western Union
Best rate I have found is Western Union at 80.79 which is higher then the Blue Rate. If you bring cash to a store there is a flat fee of 10 dollars. I don't think you can find a better rate or a safer way to get money in Ba.
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01-19-20 00:28 #2015
Posts: 46Couple things
Originally Posted by Member#3320 [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Ricerocket99 [View Original Post]
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01-18-20 20:47 #2014
Posts: 54As a suggestion, please always provide a web link, photo or address when you post about exchanges. Otherwise, it's unclear if it buy or sell rate, cash or cheques etc. Exchange booths in BA hate when you make a photo of their rates, but fuck them!
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01-18-20 14:42 #2013
Posts: 25Ricerocket99 is right. Western Union shows a rate of 81 pesos to the dollar this morning and Xoom shows a rate of 68/$1. That doesn't make sense - they should be about the same.
Ricerocket99, most of the exchange shops on Calle Florida these days are reputable and professional. See my earlier posts on the subject or ask other members where they go. Just ignore the touts in the street and go directly into the shop.
Does anyone know what the exchange shops on Florida are paying for US $s this week?
GV.
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01-18-20 03:07 #2012
Posts: 6I stand corrected. I checked on my WU app today and it does show 1 to 81 with various fees. Fees depend on payment options, if you pay in person at an approved WU USA location, you get the lowest fee (usually one time fee). Rate would be 1 to 78/79 after paying the one time fee. If you pay online through a debit card, credit card or bank account, the fees would become a percentage of the transfer amount, around 10%, which is still decent so you still get 1 to 73. I plan to WU myself before I leave the great ol US of A and pick up the money when I get there.
Has anyone done this before? Transferring money to oneself? Wonder why WU is offering such a favorable rate, better than xoom or any service for that matter. I will still have cash on hand as well. Don’t plan on using debit or credit card, but will have them as emergency options .
Originally Posted by Ricerocket99 [View Original Post]
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01-17-20 04:56 #2011
Posts: 6Going to BsAs in 3 weeks as a first timer, so figuring out the best option to get the most out of my USD. Doesn’t WU charge fees? I know cash is king there so I assumed Calle Florida would be the route to go, but since I don’t know any reputable places, I don’t want any chances to be scammed. I’m using Tejano’s services, so I hope he can hook it up!
Originally Posted by Member#3320 [View Original Post]
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01-17-20 00:32 #2010
Posts: 1099Originally Posted by TejanoLibre [View Original Post]
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01-06-20 18:11 #2009
Posts: 3040Anyone like the idea of 77 to 1 ?
Anyone like the idea of 77 to 1?
USD $100.00's to Pesos. Completely Safe and SECURE .
From a very GOOD friend and occasional PARTNER who lived in New York and obviously can Speak English and I can VOUCH for him 100% !
My words are GOLDEN like always !
Tejano Libre is ALIVE and WELL !
Later Gators !
Or Gatos ?
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01-02-20 19:14 #2008
Posts: 995Originally Posted by Thomaso276 [View Original Post]
1000 bucks gets usa $33 or peso rate today = about 2400 pesos = 1 chica session.
PM to discuss.
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12-20-19 13:13 #2007
Posts: 995New $100 bills
All of South America is flooded with the older bills. As a local expat I am looking for new - blue stripe - bills here in BA.
I will make it worth your while. Check my reliability & legitimacy with Admin. Plus you must be a veteran on this board.
For example, are you ready to leave BA and have dollars left over; do you have room for bills under the 10g limit as you fly to BA.
PM me for details.
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12-17-19 04:44 #2006
Posts: 54Argentinians now have to pay 30% more over official rate on card purchases in dollars. It pushes dolar blue rate up. Now USD cash is a way to go, as interbank xe rate does not reflect real demand, and for now we are going back in time.
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12-15-19 02:46 #2005
Posts: 54Tourist dollar
Just a note, there are several exchange rates you can take a look; one is at at xe.com, then dolar blue rate, then a rate at a particular exchange place, and then an official rate. Tourist dollar rate has been implemented, it relates to dollars purchased by Argentinians for purchases and travel abroad.
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12-05-19 16:22 #2004
Posts: 1886Originally Posted by Mendez [View Original Post]
Getting ARS before traveling is a pain in my ass. I'll pay the ATM fee at the airport for my first fistful of pesos for walking around money.
Grab one of these travel wallet things.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/22/d8...f0c896d99b.jpg
Stick a grand or two in it (before you leave the US) and tuck it in your pants (don't put your passport in it, its a PIA). This thing doesn't come out until you're in your hotel room. Take what you want to exchange and put the rest in the safe along with a credit card and your driver's license (won't do you any good unless trying to establish your identity at the US embassy) and a photocopy of your passport. That way, if you end up having 'problems' you'll still have the resources necessary to get home.
The ATM fees, over the course of a week of mongering, will add up to at least an hour or two with a lovely lass.
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12-05-19 11:12 #2003
Posts: 3Isn't it possible to get foreign money from ATM's?
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11-22-19 00:47 #2002
Posts: 54At FunPete: I agree, however my institution covers withdrawal fees only, but not the ATM fees itself - you are blessed with a better choice as a consumer. If your institution gives you exact XE market rate, then you're blessed twice, I have no access it this service, even through exchange houses. My Mastercard or VISA charge 2.5% over XE rate. As for hotels, I don't pay ahead and pay at the hotel only and it helps with tax issue in Argentina or Colombia. I wish Brazil does the same.