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Accept Local Payment Methods in
Argentina
Connect to popular local payment methods through one API. Automate cross-border payouts and expand with regulated fintech infrastructure from 8B.
Argentina

Argentina

Argentina
Top e-commerce industries
26.2%
Electronics
18.9%
Hobby & Leisure
22.9%
Fashion
Furniture & Homeware
Care Products
DIY
Grocery

Connect to Argentina's Transferencias 3.0 Network

Argentina has one of Latin America's fastest-growing real-time payment markets. Transferencias 3.0 enables interoperable QR payments across banks and fintech wallets, while Pix-style instant payments continue to reshape consumer expectations across the region. Digital wallets such as Mercado Pago have become part of everyday commerce, making account-to-account payments increasingly important for merchants.

Buenos Aires
Capital
45.9M
Population
GMT -3
Time Zone (GMT)
ARS
Currency
Argentine peso
$140.8B
Transactions
value in 2031
30.9%
CAGR
of Digital Payments during 2026-2031

Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure for Global Growth

Local Payment Infrastructure

Connect to local payment methods, bank transfers and digital wallets through a single API. Expand into new markets faster with regulated cross-border payment infrastructure.

Payments & Payouts

Accept customer payments, automate partner payouts and simplify global money movement through regulated fintech infrastructure.

Industries We Support

Supporting e-commerce, travel, gaming, marketplaces, financial institutions, PSPs and fintech companies expanding into new markets.

One API

Launch new markets faster without building separate local payment integrations. Reduce operational complexity while improving payment acceptance and customer experience.

Bank Transfer (AR)
Transferencias 3.0
Bank Transfer
10%
Buy Now Pay Later
1%
Cash-in
3%
Credit Cards
35%
Debit Cards & Prepaid Cards
19%
E-wallet
31%
Mobile Money
31%
Others
1%
The Infrastructure Behind Local Payment Methods in
Argentina

Expand into new markets with regulated cross-border payment infrastructure. 8B connects businesses to local payment methods, national QR networks, bank transfers and digital wallets through a single API, helping businesses launch faster while reducing integration complexity.

Connect Through One API

Offer customers the payment methods they already know and trust.

Supported Payment Methods

Bank transfers are a widely utilized payment method in Argentina, supported by major financial institutions like Banco Galicia, Santander, and digital-first platforms like Ualá. These systems provide robust online banking and mobile app solutions that allow users to move funds between accounts, pay bills, and handle both personal and business transactions efficiently.

Method
Bank Transfer (AR)
LPM Market Share
10%
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full refunds only
Type
Bank Transfer
Local Card Scheme
Users
22M
Disbursements
Yes
Yes
Chargebacks
$25.00
Authorization currency
ARS
Authorization
speed
Instant
Recurring
No
No
Notify when available

Reasons for Popularity

Broad Accessibility: With 78% of Argentinians owning a bank account, transfers are supported by major banks and innovative fintech platforms, ensuring widespread availability

Efficiency: Instant transfers are possible via services like CBU/alias or DEBIN, allowing users to move funds securely within seconds, reducing transaction times significantly

Diverse Use Cases: Bank transfers are widely accepted for bill payments, e-commerce purchases, and business transactions, making them a versatile and reliable option across Argentina's economy

Transferencias 3.0 is Argentina's national interoperable instant payment infrastructure developed by the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA). It enables real-time account-to-account payments through interoperable QR codes across banks and digital wallets, allowing consumers and merchants to use any participating payment application. The system is designed to promote competition, reduce payment costs and expand digital payment acceptance across Argentina's retail economy. By 2025, Transferencias 3.0 supports millions of interoperable QR transactions and has become the foundation of Argentina's nationwide QR payment ecosystem, connecting banks, fintech companies and digital wallets through a common payment standard.

Method
Transferencias 3.0
LPM Market Share
n/a
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full refunds only
Type
Bank Transfer
Local Card Scheme
Users
n/a
Disbursements
No
No
Chargebacks
Yes
Authorization currency
ARS
Authorization
speed
Instant
Recurring
No
No
Notify when available

Reasons for Popularity

Consumers can scan any participating QR code using their preferred banking app or digital wallet, eliminating closed payment ecosystems.

Payments are processed instantly between bank accounts, providing fast settlement for merchants and convenient everyday payments for consumers.

Why Companies Choose 8B in
Argentina

Built for Developers

Modern APIs, clean documentation and rapid integration.

Built for Finance Teams

Automated reconciliation, transparent reporting and streamlined settlements.

Built for Customers

Trusted local payment methods, smooth checkout journeys and fewer abandoned carts.