One real (BRL) is worth
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Argentine pesos, at the reference rate
Payment methods for tourists
How best to pay in Mendoza: foreign card, Pix, cash and VAT refund.
Today's exchange rate
How many Argentine pesos your money is worth
Today's reference: what the real and the dollar are worth against the Argentine peso. Change the amount and see how much you get.
One dollar (official) is worth
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Argentine pesos, at the reference rate
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Heads up: the rate hasn't been updated for a while and may be out of date. Confirm it before exchanging.
This is a reference value: the exchange house, the bank or your card apply their own rate and fees. Ask before exchanging.
Rate source: DolarApi.
How to pay
Card, Pix or cash
Card from another country
It works at shops with a payment terminal, like in any other country. The exchange rate and fees are applied by your bank and your card network, and may differ from the official dollar above: before you travel, ask your bank how it converts payments in Argentina.
Exchange rules are set by the Central Bank of Argentina. BCRA
Pix
Some Argentine shops have started accepting Pix from tourists from Brazil: according to the press, with a QR code on the payment terminal or wallet. Not all accept it and there is no official rule we can cite here: ask before ordering. In the guide we mark “Accepts Pix” only when the owner or our team confirmed it.
Press sources: iProfesional (26/06/2026), iProfesional (04/07/2026)
Cash: dollars and reais
Whether a shop accepts dollars or reais is up to each one: look for “Accepts US dollars” or “Accepts Brazilian reais” on the listing. To exchange money, use authorized exchange houses and banks: they give a receipt and show the rate. Be wary of anyone offering to exchange on the street, and count the money at the counter.
Wallets and QR
Many businesses accept Mercado Pago, QR codes or bank transfer. To find out what each one accepts, check the business listing or ask before ordering.
Businesses that confirmed it
These lists only include businesses whose owner or our team confirmed the payment method. If something doesn't match, let us know from the listing.
Accommodation
VAT refund on lodging
Lodgings (hotels, inns, guesthouses, motels, campsites, apart-hotels) and travel agencies registered as VAT-registered taxpayers can grant foreign tourists a refund of the VAT on accommodation. It is documented with a class “T” invoice, not an A or B invoice. Ask when you book and request the invoice at check-in.
Purchases of goods have a different refund scheme: check with ARCA before leaving the country.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay with a card from another country in Mendoza?
Yes, at shops with a payment terminal. The exchange rate and fees are applied by your bank and your card network, and may differ from the official dollar: ask your bank how it converts payments in Argentina before you travel.
Can I pay with Pix in Mendoza?
Some shops have started accepting Pix from tourists from Brazil, but not all of them. Ask before ordering. In the guide we mark “Accepts Pix” only when the owner or our team confirmed it.
Do I get the VAT on my hotel refunded if I'm a foreigner?
Lodgings registered as VAT-registered taxpayers (responsables inscriptos) can grant non-resident foreign tourists a refund of the VAT on the accommodation, with a class “T” invoice. Ask when you book; ARCA explains the exact conditions.
Where can I exchange dollars or reais?
At authorized exchange houses and banks: they give a receipt and show the rate. Be wary of anyone offering to exchange on the street, and count the money at the counter.
Reference information, not official and not advice: rules change. We say when something comes from the press; ARCA and BCRA items have their link. Checked on November 10, 2026.