Overview
- Clients reported unexpected credits labeled REND.PESO and REND.USD, with amounts in pesos reaching $699,177.82 and some dollar deposits of up to about US$370.
- Banco Nación confirmed a miscalculation in its remunerated accounts system and said the erroneous movements are being corrected after the Dec. 30 accrual.
- The bank has not disclosed how many accounts were affected or the exact timetable for the reversals and potential adjustments to upcoming pay credits.
- Congress staff received internal notices warning the deposits were a bank error and stating the funds would be debited on Friday, with requests not to use the money.
- Public-sector unions, including the judicial workers’ UEJN, advised members not to spend the extra balances due to the risk of automatic debits and negative balances with interest.