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ATM Cash Withdrawals: how it works in Argentina — first-hand

Short answer
Using Belarusian cards in Argentina is unreliable due to frequent transaction failures at major retailers and extremely high ATM fees ranging from 15,000 to 27% per withdrawal. It is recommended to use P2P crypto exchanges for converting funds to pesos or seek private currency changers to avoid these costs.

From real experience

Using Belarusian Visa or Mastercard in Argentina can be problematic.
Major supermarkets such as Coto, Disco, Jumbo, and Dia often do not accept them. Withdrawing cash is also difficult. Exchange offices frequently require a DNI, even for currency exchange. Farmacity has also been reported to refuse transactions with non-Argentinian bank cards. It is suggested to seek out Russian-speaking exchange offices, as they may process transactions without a DNI. Another option is to transfer Belarusian rubles to a Russian bank account and then withdraw funds in Argentina. Ensure you have alternative payment methods or sufficient local currency.
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For individuals without an Argentine DNI, withdrawing cash via ATMs is difficult due to high fees.
An alternative is to request cash back at checkout in major supermarket chains (Coto, Carrefour, Disco) or pharmacies (Farmacity) by asking 'Quiero retirar efectivo'. Success depends on whether the card BIN is recognized as credit or debit.
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Withdrawing cash from foreign bank cards via local ATMs in Argentina involves high fees.
The recommended alternative is using peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto exchanges (USDT) or private money changers operating via Telegram to convert funds into Argentine pesos. Transaction losses via these methods are typically around 4%.
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Withdrawing cash from foreign bank cards at ATMs in Argentina is often associated with high fees and low withdrawal limits.
Fees can reach 20-27% of the withdrawn amount. Many users avoid this method due to the unfavorable conditions.
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ATM withdrawal fees for foreign cards in Argentina: Banco Nacion charges approximately 16,000 ARS per transaction, while ICBC charges 15,000 ARS.
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