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Absolutely not, apart from the worse exchange rate WU gives you, not every WU branch has sufficient cash. And then you need to worry about physical security. I just spoke with a nomad from Gemany that received around $2k USD in pesos at a WU branch, as he was leaving someone followed him on the...

It works the exact same way as exchanging cash USD bills for pesos. You pay, and then you receive the pesos cash in hand. The only difference is for Zelle or crypto you can use what's in your foreign bank account to pay, and you're not limited by the physical quantity of USD cash you can bring...

Then you need to do transfers via Zelle or Crypto (USDT).

Note that the currency conversion rate you get when you use a credit card is 12%+ less than the black market rate you would get for cash, with the government pocketing the difference. A transaction done today with Visa or Mastercard is billed at 1200 pesos per USD. Whereas the black market rate...

Do you collect social security/a pension? That may be easier. They want to see 5x minimum wage transferred each month, not sure quarterly deposits will cut it

The best option is to use cash pesos so you can take advantage of the black market exchange rate. Credit cards you'll lose 12%+. To get cash pesos in hand you can exchange Zelle or use Crypto (USDT).

I will be there

What’s your income source? If it’s straightforward you can do it yourself easily via the radex website

Seems the local rate is at least 3500 pesos an hour, you may pay their transportation cost as well

I signed a 1 year lease, the rent is fixed for the term. For longer contracts you can negotiate whatever deal you two can both agree to into the contract

As I understand most Argentina banks have a limit of 4 monthly minimum wages (currently ~$750 USD) before you have to justify your source of funds, such as providing monotributo statements. I'd say the most convenient way is to just get cash USD bills

I wouldn't recommend going to Calle Florida. It's ok for a tourist, but the exchange rate they give is actually not that good compared to the Russian crypto groups

You can send me a zelle and I'll send a transfer to your Argentine bank account or give you cash in person. The rate today is 1375 pesos per USD for cash, and 1330 pesos per USD for a transfer to your bank account

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It's possible to obtain USD bills from cuevas, when paying via crypto the fee is anywhere from 0-3% depending on the time of the month. I get USD to pay my rent every month

How the tables turn from people flooding in to Argentina when it was cheap! https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/chileans-and-uruguayans-cross-border-to-take-advantage-of-argentinas-low-prices.phtml

Apparently yes it does https://www.argentina.gob.ar/servicio/viajar-con-un-menor-en-compania-de-uno-solo-de-sus-padres-al-exterior "Si vas a salir de Argentina con un menor de edad sea argentino o extranjero con residencia permanente, temporaria, precaria o transitoria (que hubiese...

I would suggest using Zelle if you're from the US. Crypto is also an option, if you need help with either you can message me privately

I just got a cdi a few weeks ago. You need to get a certificado de domicilio, then get a turno at the afip office for your community. Fill out the from and make a copy along with your passport. Then go to the afip office in person

If you're earning your income in dollars why don't you just make a rental contract in dollars too and forget about worrying over this