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BANKNOTES, COINS AND OTHER MEANS OF PAYMENT
Information about the national payment system and related regulations. All electronic means of payment, as well as current and commemorative banknotes and coins.
MEANS OF PAYMENT
El Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA) organiza el sistema de pagos del país. Define políticas para el efectivo (diseño, emisión, distribución, retiro y destrucción segura) y promueve el desarrollo de los medios de pago, en especial los electrónicos.
CASH
The BCRA issues and manages legal tender banknotes and coins, and guarantees their quality and availability.
The BCRA issues, manages and withdraws cash.
CHECK
A paper instrument drawn against a current account: issuance, endorsement, clearing, and applicable regulations.
ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS
An interoperable infrastructure and the BCRA’s standards enable fast, secure and innovative electronic payments.
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT AGREEMENTS
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BANKNOTES, COINS AND OTHER PAYMENT METHODS
The World Cup 2026 commemorative coins are sold out
All 2,500 FIFA World Cup 2026™ commemorative coins issued by the BCRA are sold out.
The World Cup 2026 commemorative coins are sold out
All 2,500 FIFA World Cup 2026™ commemorative coins issued by the BCRA are sold out.
The BCRA launches the ARS20,000 banknote
The obverse displays the portrait of Juan Bautista Alberdi, who inspired the National Constitution of 1853; and the reverse depicts a recreation of Alberdi's birth home.
The BCRA took another step towards the full interoperability of QR payments
The BCRA, through Communication A 8032, established that all registered e-wallets—provided by both banks and payment service providers—that allow payments on credit and/or prepaid cards using QR codes must be interoperable. This represents an important improvement in the payment experience for stores and consumers.