Overview

• Argentina's transport network now supports credit/debit cards and contactless payments on buses in key regions, alongside the traditional SUBE card.
• The SUBE card remains central to subsidy management and social fare programs, ensuring accessibility for vulnerable populations.
• Technical glitches, uneven terminal performance, and card distribution bottlenecks have impacted the rollout, with Tucumán facing notable shortages.
• Tucumán Governor Osvaldo Jaldo announced that the province’s transition to a two-card system, SUBE and Independencia, will be completed by the end of May.
• The Banco Central de la República Argentina is reviewing a request to delay the May 12 deadline for QR payment implementation on subways.