Where/how to get dolar blue exchange rate?
Apr 8, 2015, 8:28 am
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is larger than
the margin between the street value of ARS-GBP and the official value of ARS-GBP.
I'd exchange my GBP for USD before I head to Argentina again, if interested in seeking the blue dollar benefits in Argentina.
Apr 8, 2015, 2:14 pm
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The margin between the street value of ARS-USD and official value of ARS-USD
is larger than
the margin between the street value of ARS-GBP and the official value of ARS-GBP.
I'd exchange my GBP for USD before I head to Argentina again, if interested in seeking the blue dollar benefits in Argentina.
is larger than
the margin between the street value of ARS-GBP and the official value of ARS-GBP.
I'd exchange my GBP for USD before I head to Argentina again, if interested in seeking the blue dollar benefits in Argentina.
Apr 8, 2015, 4:24 pm
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Basically because I can't do as you say. There are strict limits on the amount of foreign currency you can purchase here. We're allowed to buy a certain amount of dollars through the bank once a month....all linked to how much tax you've paid.That's why the Blue market exists. Plus any foreign transaction using a credit card attracts a 35% tax.
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Basically because I can't do as you say. There are strict limits on the amount of foreign currency you can purchase here. We're allowed to buy a certain amount of dollars through the bank once a month....all linked to how much tax you've paid.That's why the Blue market exists. Plus any foreign transaction using a credit card attracts a 35% tax.
Seriously, that sounds a complete disaster.
Apr 8, 2015, 9:48 pm
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Apr 9, 2015, 6:03 am
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Anyway, nowt for the tourist to worry about. You'll have a great time.
Amen to that.
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Apr 13, 2015, 1:14 pm
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On my last day in Santiago, I decided to exchange my last Chilean Pesos for Argentinian Pesos at AFEX Catedral. The buy rate was 54. The quoted sell rate for dollars was 615.
So, that makes for a "blue rate" of 615/54=11.39. Not bad considering the blue rate in BA is about 12.40 at this time.
At the airport, the buy rate was 59 + $1.50 comission.
So, that makes for a "blue rate" of 615/54=11.39. Not bad considering the blue rate in BA is about 12.40 at this time.
At the airport, the buy rate was 59 + $1.50 comission.
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So I foolishly over budgeted and now have ~3000-3500 extra pesos. Am in Iguazu now, about to head back to BA, and head back to the states tomorrow afternoon. If anyone is around and looking to buy, I'd be happy to part with them for slightly better than blue. PM me if interested.
Apr 19, 2015, 11:39 am
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So I foolishly over budgeted and now have ~3000-3500 extra pesos. Am in Iguazu now, about to head back to BA, and head back to the states tomorrow afternoon. If anyone is around and looking to buy, I'd be happy to part with them for slightly better than blue. PM me if interested.
As a side note, I got the business card from the "Jewels" place on Arenales. Has the address and other info on it. I could scan it and post it on FT, or if this thread is monitored by secret Argentine police, you can PM me and I give you the address.
Apr 22, 2015, 10:15 pm
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Was in the Recoleta area and the Jewelry place was closed (Saturday afternoon), found a Loteria store next to the cemetery on Guido and Junin that had OK rates.
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hey all,
Going to be in AR next week. Arriving Sunday, would be great to exchange already that day. If not possible Monday is fine. Staying at the PH. If someone can PM with info of best/nearest place I would be much obliged. Looking to exchange around 1K US.
Thanks!
Going to be in AR next week. Arriving Sunday, would be great to exchange already that day. If not possible Monday is fine. Staying at the PH. If someone can PM with info of best/nearest place I would be much obliged. Looking to exchange around 1K US.
Thanks!
May 6, 2015, 2:18 pm
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"Jewels" on Arenales.