Mercado Pago
Latin America's largest digital wallet.
Latin America · ARS
P2P payment processing in Argentina
Mercado Pago and instant CBU/CVU transfers lead online payments in Argentina, with Rapipago for cash. We accept all three and pay out to accounts and wallets.
Local payment methods
Payment methods in Argentina
The local methods customers in Argentina use every day. The exact set for your project is confirmed at onboarding.
CBU/CVU transfer
Instant transfers to bank accounts and wallets in Argentina.
MODO
Banks' shared payment wallet in Argentina.
Ualá
Popular Argentine fintech wallet and card.
Rapipago
Cash payment network across Argentina.
Pago Fácil
Nationwide network for paying bills and orders in cash.
Wallets, CVU and cash networks
Argentines move money through instant transfers between CBU bank accounts and CVU accounts — the virtual account numbers used by wallets like Mercado Pago and Ualá. Banks answer with MODO, their shared wallet, and cash networks such as Rapipago and Pago Fácil remain important for customers who pay in person.
Why USDT settlement matters here
With frequent price and exchange-rate changes in Argentina, holding pesos is a cost. Collecting in ARS on local rails and settling in USDT keeps your balance stable while customers pay the way they're used to. Payouts go to any CBU or CVU, usually instantly.
How it works
How processing works in Argentina
Pay-in pageCustomer pays with Mercado Pago
Smart routingRouted across the network
Local accountsVerified accounts receive
ConfirmationOrder clears in seconds
USDT settlementYour balance in USDT
Built for high-risk
Local methods instead of card networks — processing that keeps working where classic acquiring fails.
Payin & payout
Collect deposits and send withdrawals on the same rails, with smart routing for high approval rates.
One USDT balance
Every country, one settlement currency. Simple, borderless accounting with fast payouts.
Real people, 24/7
A dedicated contact and personal onboarding in your language — not a ticket queue.
FAQ
Payments in Argentina: FAQ
A CBU is a bank account number; a CVU is the equivalent for fintech wallets such as Mercado Pago and Ualá. Transfers between them are instant.
Yes, through Rapipago and Pago Fácil payment codes.
Payin in Argentina is available via Mercado Pago, cBU/CVU transfer, MODO, Ualá, Rapipago and Pago Fácil. The exact set of methods for your project is confirmed at onboarding.
Payouts are sent via cBU/CVU transfer and Mercado Pago in local currency (ARS). You fund and receive your balance in USDT.
Customers in Argentina pay in ARS, while your balance is settled in USDT — the same settlement currency in every country we cover.
Leave an application on the site or in our Telegram bot with your vertical, monthly volume and the methods you need. A real person replies, usually within the hour.
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