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Best for holding USD in Argentina (2026)
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44 apps and accounts let you hold a USD balance in Argentina. Wise ranks first overall.
Last updated 15 August 2026 · oldest check 19 June 2026
Data reviewed by Ilya ChernetskiyFounder and editor, nomoneda
Our ranked picks
- 1
European card for people with brasilian CPF
- 2
New fintech from Kraken crypto exchange, good for turning fiat into crypto
- 3
USD account in US
- 4
QR payments in every store
- 5
USD account in US
- 6
Huge cashback in lots of stores
- 7
Free global virtual card
- 8
USD/EUR/BRL/GBP/etc accounts
Compared side by side
| Service | Docs needed | Score for holding USD | Holds USD | USD APY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise | DNI+CPF | 96 | Yes | — |
| Krak | DNI+CUIL | 90 | Yes | — |
| Wallbit | DNI+CUIL | 82 | Yes | 4.15% |
| Mercado Pago | DNI+CUIL | 82 | Yes | — |
| Takenos | DNI+CUIL | 82 | Yes | — |
| Cuenta DNI (Banco Provincia) | DNI+CUIL | 81 | No | — |
| DolarApp | DNI+CUIL | 78 | Yes | 4% |
| Global 66 | DNI+CUIL | 78 | Yes | — |
How this ranking is weighted
The same six verified dimensions as everywhere else on the site, re-weighted for this scenario. The weights add up to 100% and are published for every scenario.
- Reliability
- 40%
- Fees transparency
- 20%
- Foreigner onboarding
- 12%
- Support & language
- 10%
- App / UX
- 10%
- Payout speed
- 8%
FAQ
- How did you rank these?
- We score every service on six relocant-tuned dimensions — onboarding, fees, support, payout speed, app UX and reliability — and rank by the weighted total. Wise leads this list.
- Are these available to foreigners in Argentina?
- Yes. Every option here is open to foreigners; check each profile for the exact documents required.