Complete guide to sending money to Argentina
If you need to send money to Argentina, you can choose from three delivery methods: bank account, cash via Rapipago, or online wallet. This guide walks through each option so you can decide which one suits the recipient best.
Three ways to send money to Argentina
With Fonmoney, you choose how the money arrives in Argentina. Each option has different advantages depending on whether the recipient has a bank account, uses an online wallet, or prefers to collect cash in person.
- Bank account: the money is deposited directly using the recipient's CBU or CVU.
- Cash via Rapipago: the recipient collects the money at any branch with a code and their ID.
- Online wallet: the money is credited to the recipient's digital wallet.
Sending money to a bank account in Argentina
Argentina identifies bank accounts with a CBU (Clave Bancaria Uniforme), a 22-digit code. Wallets and fintech accounts use a CVU instead, which works the same way for receiving transfers. Banks such as Banco Nación, Galicia, Santander, BBVA, Macro, Provincia or Credicoop all accept transfers through these codes.
For the full details on banks, CBU and CVU, see how to send money to a bank account in Argentina.
Sending cash with Rapipago
If the recipient doesn't have a bank account, they can collect the money in cash at any Rapipago branch. All they need is the withdrawal code and their ID. Full details on this process are in how to send money to Argentina with Rapipago.
Sending money to an online wallet
Online wallets offered by Argentine banks and fintechs are increasingly common. The money is credited directly to the recipient's online wallet using their CVU or alias. More details in how to send money to online wallets in Argentina.
Quick comparison
| Method | How it's received | What the recipient needs |
|---|---|---|
| Bank account | Direct deposit | CBU or CVU |
| Cash (Rapipago) | Branch pickup | ID and withdrawal code |
| Online wallet | Deposit in the app | CVU or alias |
Who can send money to Argentina?
Fonmoney lets you send money to Argentina from a number of countries, within the areas where it operates under licence. Check the list of countries that can send money to Argentina to confirm whether you can send from where you live, or get in touch via our contact page if you're not sure.
Frequently asked questions
We've gathered the most common questions about timing, documentation and amounts in frequently asked questions about sending money to Argentina.
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