Ripio
- The 5% yield is not a deposit: no scheme covers it, and the rate can move.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Cryptowallet/exchange with local prepaid card (with USDT balance)
Cons
- Requires a local DNI
Rating breakdown
Why this score
Good fit for
- you need to hold a balance in USD
- you move stablecoins both in and out
- you want yield on an idle balance (up to 5%)
- you juggle several currencies (4 supported)
May not fit if
- you do not have a local DNI
What you'll need
- DNI+CUIL
Deposit & savings rates
Compare all deposits →| Product | Currency | TAE / APY | Term | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD yield | USD | 5% | On demand | — | — |
Rates are shown, never scored: a yield is a commercial offer and the most volatile figure we hold, so it lifts nobody's rating. What deposit protection exists is scored separately.
Editorial review
Data reviewed by Ilya ChernetskiyFounder and editor, nomonedaUpdated: 2026-08-15
For relocants, Ripio is harder to reach: it requires a local DNI before you can open an account.
It is a crypto fintech supporting ARS, USDT/C, USD, BTC etc. You can hold USD, earning up to 5% on the balance.
Check the document requirements below before you apply.
Fees & terms
- Exchange rate
- Own rate
- Card costVerified
- Free — virtual + physical Visa, no maintenance fee, free home shipping
- Local-currency withdrawal
- Not disclosed
- USD withdrawal
- Not disclosed
- Withdrawal fees
- Not disclosed
- Limits
- Not disclosed
- Cashback
- Not disclosed
- Currencies
- ARS, USDT/C, USD, BTC etc
- Cards
- Local Prepaga Virtual, Local Prepaga Physical
- Transfers
- CBU/CVU ARS in/out, Crypto in, Crypto out, ACH in
- Payments
- Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Headquarters
- Argentina
Transfer routes
One row per direction, rail and currency — with what we hold on fees, speed and limits. A blank fee is not a free transfer; it is a fee we have not collected.
| Route | Fee | Speed | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHincomingUSD | 1.5%0.5 USD5 USD | Not published | — |
| CBU/CVUincomingARS | Not published | Not published | — |
| CBU/CVUoutgoingARS | Not published | Not published | — |
| Cryptoincoming | Not published | Not published | — |
| Cryptooutgoing | Not published | Not published | — |
What to know before you move money
Elevated exposure — At least one thing here would change a reasonable person’s mind.
- HighThe 5% yield is not a deposit: no scheme covers it, and the rate can move.
Read from: usd_apy
Recent updates
- 2026-08-15checked2 facts about Ripio re-checked against their sources
- 2026-06-19checked11 facts about Ripio re-checked against their sources
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FAQ
- Will they accept me without a DNI?
- No. Ripio requires a local DNI to open an account.
- What documents do I need?
- DNI+CUIL.
- Can I hold and receive USD?
- Yes, Ripio lets you hold USD, with up to 5% yield on the balance.
Data provenance & verification
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