Overview
- The BCRA’s daily average puts the official retail dollar at ARS$1,464.99 for Friday, October 31.
- Most banks quote the card and savings dollar at ARS$1,904.50, with variations such as Banco Piano at ARS$1,924.
- The retail premiums translate into a roughly 30% gap versus the MEP and about 33% versus the blue rate reported today.
- Card spending abroad continues to carry a 30% income-tax perception, adding to the consumer-facing rate for overseas purchases and travel.
- Quotes are compiled from bank reports around 15:00 and update through market hours, which run until 16:30 on business days.