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    $200 Limit Now Includes Card Payments

    Have not heard a peep from them. When the impuesto PAIS happened back some time ago, they came out with an announcement immediately. They also started deducting taxes immediately. That's why it's a bit odd.
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    $200 Limit Now Includes Card Payments

    I recently bought some stuff this morning at a US grocery store with my Argentinian debit card. It charged me for the impuesto PAIS as usual, but still doesn't seem to be adding on the recently declared 35% extra. Is that just because Santander has not yet implemented the additional tax, and...
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    Currency Arbitrage

    I can't help but notice the enormous spread between the official and unofficial exchange rates. Even after the 30% tax and various commissions paid to change currency, it looks like it's about a 20% gain each time you turn dollars into pesos and then back into dollars. I imagine it looking...
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