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Argentine Banks Compete on Peso Deposits as 30-Day Rates Top 45%

Digital platforms are driving rates to mid-40s thanks to deregulation followed by recent policy shifts.

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El plazo fijo sigue rindiendo.
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Overview

  • Many banks now advertise 30-day TNA rates above 35%, with some digital-only offers climbing to 45% or higher.
  • Banco Nación’s online simulator shows a 44% TNA rate yielding about $15,550 on a $430,000 placement over 30 days.
  • Consumers rely on the BCRA’s daily TEM comparison table and individual bank simulators to shop for the most attractive short-term yields.
  • Some institutions such as VOII and Provincia de Tierra del Fuego have pushed electronic rates up to 46%, highlighting wide dispersion across platforms.
  • Plazo fijo deposits remain low risk and are protected by the SEDESA deposit insurance system up to established limits.