# Where can I buy Argentine Pesos? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [March 1, 2016, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-buy-argentine-pesos/747632 "2016-03-01T14:49:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-buy-argentine-pesos/747632/21 "2016-03-03T18:01:27Z")
> [@HotDogWater](#): > > My decision has been made. Bringing new $100 bills in country, and taking it from there. I have learned that the $100 is the gold standard in Argentina, and will get the “most bang for the buck”. > > My impression is that the peso is so volatile, Argies do not trust their savings in that form. They much prefer to hold on to American hundreds, when they can get them, and will offer a generous exchange (of goods, services, or pesos) to do so. > > I will also be bringing my debit and credit cards, and am notifying the holders of the dates of my trip. (Also my cell phone provider). Sounds practical. I’ve done that myself while travelling. Just be sure not to flash it since pickpockets are everywhere in the world, and they’ll be watching. I’d also bring a few smaller bills ($5,$10, $20’s) for tips and if you just want some 'walking around money without converting a Benjamin. I suspect (as others here have said) that there will be a place at the departure airport with Argentine pesos available before your flight…Argentina simply doesn’t have the quantity of flights/tourists to make it worth the effort for banks/exchanges to get into the business (IMHO). Enjoy the trip and the Rugby. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-buy-argentine-pesos/747632.md?page=1)