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    New mandate re money transfers?

    I just got the same message from Santander. Anyone know how to register with AFIP? Can it even be done? And if so is that a bad idea?
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    Question about carry-on liquids at EZE

    I've always brought them through security no problem, and then for secondary screening it seems to be NO liquids, not even small amounts. I always put my toothpaste in my pocket. Problem solved.
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    Argentine bank charges

    I feel like I've been told before that if you deposit cash, you get hit by a tax because they assume you are working under the table. Could be wrong, but I'd double check before depositing your life's savings.
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    Boise, Idaho anyone?

    They are about as polar opposite as you can possibly get. Boise is high-functioning even by American standards.
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    Best award program to find flights to the US?

    I see none this month. Some great deals in late February (25k one way). American gives away seats dirt cheap (in miles) if they think they won't fill the plane. Not an issue during summer holidays.
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    Best award program to find flights to the US?

    I find American is most likely to have super low award award ticket prices (often as little as 30k each way) but you have to be flexible with your dates. They also sometimes give seats away for low miles last minute (within 24-48 hrs) if they know they can't fill the flight. If you are not...
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    Cepo cambiario

    Why hasn't the peso been devalued yet? I figured they would let it slip immediately after the election.
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    Anyone used Global66?

    Has anyone used Global66 to send money to Argentina? I've known about it for a few years and never tried, but with Western Union acting up more and more, I'm seeking alternatives.
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    Need a US Bank that is not painful to use from Argentina

    If you're ok with rather low tech banking capabilities, I find that my local small-town bank is great. Zero bureaucracy, zero BS, and if there's a problem you can speak directly with someone at the bank. Before you go to Argentina just introduce yourself and explain your situation and get...
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    Western Union money transfer

    I just got a free transfer. No code, it just gave it to me. Either I'm a lucky winner, or something I did triggered it. The only thing I can think of that may have triggered it is that over the past week I have logged in a couple times to check prices for different sending amounts, and 2-3...
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    Western Union money transfer

    You got a zero-fee code by tricking WU into thinking you were having a technical glitch? We should explore this and figure out how to trigger it. Could you provide more information about what you did, and how far into the process you clicked before exiting out?
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    Opening a hostel rental business

    There were some kiwis running hostel 41 below in bariloche. Think it's out of business but you could track them down.
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    Airport Lounge at AEP Newberry

    Many airports in Argentina claim to have lounges (you will see the occasional sign) but they are not operational. Not sure what the story is there. As a side note, star alliance (United) lounge at EZE is super nice.
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    Who has transferred money using a crypto account to Argentina?

    Check criptoya.com for current rates. It gives you an effective exchange rate. Fees are generally about 0.5% on home side and about 1% on Argentina side. Sometimes it's fast but usually takes about a day.
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    Best way to go from Pesos in Arg to Dollas in US

    A good option if you can get approved for that amount. I find most crypto exchanges won't let you do more than 5000 USD/month.
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