🏦 Banking

Official: BCRA — CBU & alias · BCRA — FX regulations

Account types

Caja de Ahorro (ARS) supports personal savings and ARS transfers; Cuenta Corriente is used for business operations and may include a cheque book; USD accounts require additional criteria.

About CBU & alias

FX framework

Exterior y Cambios consolidates FX communications; banks implement controls based on customer risk. Keep documentation for transfers and verify limit/authorization policies before initiating operations.

BCRA regs

Account types (illustrative)

TypeUseNotes
Caja de Ahorro (ARS)Personal savings; ARS transfersCBU & alias; DNI/passport; address proof
Cuenta CorrienteBusiness operationsCheques; stricter onboarding
USD accountHold USDAdditional bank criteria