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Argentine Banks Reprice 30‑Day Peso Deposits as Average Rate Slips to 35.9%

Deregulation spurred bank‑by‑bank competition, with online promos near 44% versus lower in‑branch yields.

Overview

  • Official BCRA tables for October 6–7 show most 30‑day TNAs clustered in the mid‑30s, while top digital and non‑client offers reach about 44% at banks such as CMF, VOII and BICA.
  • The system’s average TNA eased to roughly 35.87% from 36.24% a week earlier, reflecting a fresh round of rate adjustments across major lenders.
  • Banco Nación pays 37.5% for online deposits but about 29.5% in branches, underscoring channel gaps that materially change monthly returns.
  • Practical comparisons highlight the dispersion: to target AR$220,000 in 30 days, about AR$6 million is needed at 44% TNA versus roughly AR$7.14 million at Banco Nación and around AR$8.8 million at 30%.
  • Dollar fixed terms remain low‑yield even after recent tweaks, with Banco Nación at 2.5% annually translating to roughly US$0.92 on a US$450, 30‑day deposit.