New dollars for tourism and luxury goods are in force in Argentina as of today

14-10-22

The official measures, according to the government, will not affect credit card purchases abroad of up to US$300, the payment of applications or streaming services and the so-called "savings dollar".

To avoid a devaluation and to take care of the scarce reserves in the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA), the government will make dollars for tourism and consumption abroad, some luxury goods and concerts in the country (which require foreign currency transfers) more expensive from today. 

In economic circles, the so-called "Qatar dollar" and the "Coldplay dollar", among others, have been born. The first will be $300, while the second will be $195.