🇦🇷 Pay Suppliers in Argentina
Pay Argentine suppliers for soybeans, beef, wine, lithium, agricultural machinery
T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network). Save 86% vs traditional banks.
What you need to send money to Argentina
What details do I need to pay suppliers in Argentina?
To pay suppliers in Argentina you need the recipient's CBU (22-digit CBU (Clave Bancaria Uniforme)), plus account number and beneficiary name. Payments typically settle in 2.3 seconds and cost 0.5% FX spread + £5 per payment.
How fast are payments to Argentina?
Payments to Argentina settle in an average of 2.3 seconds when using local rails such as CVU (Clave Virtual Uniforme), compared to 2–3 days via traditional SWIFT.
How much does it cost to send money to Argentina?
Unicorn Currencies charges 0.5% FX spread and £5 per payment. You save about 86% versus banks (e.g. £505 vs £3525 on a £100k transaction).
Cost Comparison: Banks vs Unicorn Currencies
See how much you save on £100,000 payment to Argentina
| Cost Item | Traditional Banks | Unicorn Currencies |
|---|---|---|
| FX Spread | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Payment Fee | £25 | £5 |
| Total Cost (£100,000) | £3,525 | £505 |
| YOUR SAVINGS | N/A | £3,020 (86%) |
| Settlement Time | 2-3 days (SWIFT) | T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network) |
Local Payment Rails in Argentina
Avoid expensive SWIFT fees. We use local payment systems in Argentina for faster, cheaper settlement.
CVU (Clave Virtual Uniforme)
Argentina instant payment system
MEP (Sistema de Liquidación Bruta en Tiempo Real)
Central Bank of Argentina RTGS
Mercado Pago
Popular digital payment platform for businesses
Who Uses This Payment Corridor
Key Industries in Argentina
- Agriculture
- Beef
- Wine
- Lithium
- Manufacturing
Average Transaction: £40k-£190k
Typical Monthly Volume: £250k-£2.5M
Popular Supplier Types
- Agricultural exporters (Pampas region)
- Beef producers (Buenos Aires, Santa Fe)
- Wine makers (Mendoza, San Juan)
- Lithium mines (Salta, Jujuy)
What You Need to Know: Argentina Payments
Regulatory Considerations
- Banco Central de la República Argentina FX controls
- AFIP (Tax Authority) documentation
- IVA (VAT 21%) on goods and services
- Currency restrictions - confirm compliance
Payment Tips for Argentina
- Argentina = Agricultural powerhouse, beef/soybean exporter
- Currency volatility HIGH - FX hedging critical
- Buenos Aires = Main business hub
- Capital controls - confirm payment feasibility before contracting
Why Choose Unicorn for Argentina Payments
Local Rails, Not SWIFT
We use CVU (Clave Virtual Uniforme) and other local systems in Argentina. Avoid 3-4% SWIFT fees and 2-3 day delays.
86% Lower Costs
Save £3,020 on every £100,000 payment. On £250k-£2.5M monthly volume, save up to £90,600 annually.
Bank of Canada Supervised
Registered Payment Service Provider (PSP) and FINTRAC MSB. Full regulatory compliance for Argentina payments.
Real-Time FX Tracking
Upload supplier invoices in ARS. See live P/L as GBP/ARS rates move. Lock rates for 15 seconds before committing.
£1,000,000+ Paying Suppliers in Argentina? Save 86%
Enterprise treasury for import/export businesses with T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network) settlement to Argentina
For businesses with high annual FX volume. Not consumer transfers.