[Tango-L] Change of currency in Buenos Aires

[Alberto Gesualdi]

Dear friends from tango list

There is a new service for tourists only , besides Banco Nacion exchange offices.

This is a posting at the webpage of the town hall (http://www.bue.gov.ar/faqs/?menu_id=125)

Check also this link at the same site, it has useful information before your arrival , to be prepared.

http://www.bue.gov.ar/faqs/index.php?lang=en

Welcome to Buenos Aires !!!
alberto

Banks and currency
Where can you exchange money?
US dollars are accepted in most of the shops. However, it is convenient to exchange foreign currency in exchange offices or banks.
Banks and exchange offices open at 10 am and close at 3 pm (some banks stay opened until 4 pm). However, cash extractions and other transactions may be made in ATMs, 24 hours a day.
Addresses: 
The main banking sector is called ‘la city’. It covers San Martín, Reconquista, 25 de Mayo, Sarmiento, Presidente Juan Domingo Perón and Mitre from number 100 to 500 on each of them. 
Foreign currency can be also exchanged at the airport upon arrival. 
 
At what time banks are opened?
Banks are opened at 10 am and close at 3 pm (some banks stay opened until 4 pm). However, cash extractions and other transactions may be made in ATMs, 24 hours a day.
 
Where can you exchange foreign currency after banking hours?
The tourist subsidiary of Banco Ciudad offers this possibility to the tourist. You can purchase and sell dollars, euros and traveler checks in a broader hour range, to know: Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm; Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 6 pm; Mondays from 10 am to 6 pm. Cashiers are tourist exclusive. Requirement:
To bear your passport.
Place of tourist service: Banco Ciudad
Address: Subsidiary 53, Córdoba 675, Capital City 
Telephone: 4313 0594 / 4313 0682 / 4312 5352 / 4315 4192
Mail: suc53 at bancociudad.com.ar 
Web: www.bancociudad.com.ar


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