UPDATE (1/1/2011): You are no longer able to get USD from Amex though you can still get pesos due to new Argentine regulations. Also, the limit has been lowered to the equivalent of U$S 4000 per month.
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Here’s a great tip for those of you looking to get US dollars in Buenos Aires with no fee or exchange rate issues:
American Express allows Platinum Card and Centurion Card holders (personal or business) to cash a personal check from your US bank at their customer service center at Arenales 707, Buenos Aires. You’ll need to bring the following with you:
- Your American Express card
- Your US passport
- A personal check from a US bank
At their offce, simply head downstairs and get into the shorter line for Platinum card holders. At the window, present your American Express card and passport. You then make out a personal check payable to “American Express” and you’ll receive dollars or pesos in return. There is no fee for this service, so it’s the cheapest way to get cash here. The only restriction is that they have a $5000 $4000 per calendar month limit. You must also sign a form stating that you do not intend to stay in Argentina for more than 12 months from the current date.
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Hi Dave,
thanks for amex tip, unfortunately I am not a platinum member.
Do you know any other way to cash in a BofA personal cheque here in Baires
I used to go to a casa de cambio, but they have the AFIP there the whole month.
( they are all very nervous, because of the new regulations )
I need to cash in a cheque ( no need for U$, peso is fine )
Any help would be appreciated. By the way I just discovered your blog, really good writing and
interesting posts
Cheers,
Ralf
Sorry, this sounds like a tricky situation. You might be able to mail it to your US bank to be deposited there. I have the Schwab iPhone app and they allow you to deposit checks by taking a photo of it. Not sure what bank you use…