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What a Foreign Card Really Costs in Argentina Right Now

Travel & Money Key Facts —Foreign cards use the MEP rate. Visa and Mastercard now convert at the MEP or tourist rate, not the official rate. —The gap with cash is small.

  • Foreign cards now use MEP rate in Argentina, closer to blue dollar rate.
  • Official exchange rate no longer determines foreign card costs.
  • Issuer fees 1%-3% may apply, ATMs costly for withdrawals.

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