Banco Santander
Local bankNo DNIBest for: Cash withdraws
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No DNI required
- Incoming SWIFT
Cons
- —
Rating breakdown
Foreigner onboarding67
USD handling60
Transfers100
Value & fees30
Documents & how to apply
No DNIAccepts without a DNI
What you'll need
- Precaria+CUIL
Editorial review
For relocants, Banco Santander is one of the easier doors in — it accepts foreigners without a DNI.
It is a local bank supporting ARS, USD. You can hold USD.
It tends to suit cash withdraws.
Fees & terms
- Exchange rate
- Dólar MEP, Dólar Oficial
- Card cost
- Monthly fee from 6000 ARS exist with low bank card usage or low account balance
- Local-currency withdrawal
- Banelco, Bank ATMs, Cashier in bank, Stores
- USD withdrawal
- Bank ATMs, Cashier in bank
- Currencies
- ARS, USD
- Cards
- Local Debit Physical, Local Credit Physical
- Transfers
- SWIFT in, CBU/CVU USD in, CBU/CVU USD out, SWIFT out, CBU/CVU ARS in/out
- Payments
- Google Pay, Modo QR, Apple Pay
- Headquarters
- Argentina
Also consider
FAQ
- Will they accept me without a DNI?
- Yes. Banco Santander accepts foreigners without a local DNI — you'll typically need: Precaria+CUIL.
- What documents do I need?
- Precaria+CUIL.
- Can I hold and receive USD?
- Yes, Banco Santander lets you hold USD.
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