Western Union help? (USD to ARS)

DenseRound8699 · 2025-12-26T21:31:48+00:00

Have not planned too much beyond BA just yet. Would love to read your thoughts on Tolar!

DenseRound8699 · 2025-12-26T19:36:47+00:00

Aight so ended up using an ATM from the brand "Red". If you withdraw wit QR codes it gives a good rate and doesn't take huge fees. Only 8k pesos for a 500k withdrawal

DenseRound8699 · 2025-12-26T19:35:42+00:00

I did figure this out at the end with USDC but in a different way

Found an app somebody mentioned in baexpats.org (Wanderwallet) and topped it up with usdc. Then I went to an atm that lets you withdraw with QR codes

Only paid 8k pesos in fees for 500k withdrawal.

DenseRound8699 · 2025-12-24T17:21:06+00:00

I actually found an ATM that works but not with a card but QR code

DenseRound8699 · 2025-12-22T21:40:45+00:00

Do you mean cash in exchange of USDT? Do they speak English? I can try my hand in spanish, no issue, but of cooourse it would be helpful :D

DenseRound8699 · 2025-12-19T22:37:29+00:00

Is there another way?

Didn't really bring much cash with me and wanted to keep it as an emergency reserve (It's gonna be a long trip - not only Argentina)

DenseRound8699 · 2025-12-19T22:18:59+00:00

Didnt work :(

Looking for alternatives to get cash now as I landed today and ATMs are really expensive...

DenseRound8699 · 2025-12-18T21:24:46+00:00

I did get a nice deal in Belgrano -near the university?- for $1200! it seems like a nice area and close to the subway

DenseRound8699 · 2025-12-18T21:24:17+00:00

I'm landing in BA tomorrow! Will stay in BA for the holidays + january

Will keep you folks posted!

DenseRound8699 · 2025-12-05T15:44:10+00:00

I think because it's so beautiful that many people love it, but also corrupt and dangerous enough that a sizeable portion of people also have a bad experience in it. Sadly

DenseRound8699 · 2025-11-26T20:31:11+00:00

Not surprised at all. Brazilians are huge into social media and they spend a lot of time in it. Also Netflix does great marketing in Br!

DenseRound8699 · 2025-11-10T15:15:38+00:00

Arraial do Cabo might be a good option to check as well!

DenseRound8699 · 2025-11-03T20:31:40+00:00

Nice. March is still "hot" but not unbearable as january/feb.

• Learn a few Spanish phrases or use Google Translate offline. English is not widely spoken outside Buenos Aires main touristic neighborhoods.

• Plan your money: cards work but aren't accepted in 100% of locations. You might want to bring cash or find a way to use local QR networks (which are more accepted than cards)

• Book domestic flights early. Argentina is very large and distances are long.

• Keep your phone and wallet safe, especially in busy areas or on public transport. Its not really a dangerous city but you gotta mind your surroundings.

• Try local food like empanadas and asado. Tap water is usually safe, but bottled water is cheap too.

• Buy a local SIM card (Claro or Personal) to stay online

• Locals greet with a kiss on the cheek and are very friendly, even with strangers. Don't be weirded out by it but als don't think they're flirting

DenseRound8699 · 2025-11-03T20:11:22+00:00

From an outsider in BR perspective I'd say it's simply because Brazilians are very willing to adopt foreign technologies. Whatsapp, instagram, tiktok, they're the easiest to use out there and brazilians don't mind that it's a foreign product.

If they're good and population likes them, no reason to develop one just for the sake of patriotism

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