Argentina news and trends

Bailouts: The Emergency Button That Keeps Getting Reinstalled
Economy // September 27, 2025

This week’s Weekender takes a brisk, slightly irreverent lap around real, historical financial rescues, from J.P. Morgan’s locked-door diplomacy to depositors getting saved while shareholders didn’t. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

US Treasury Department Considering ‘All Options’ to Stabilize Argentine Economy
International // September 22, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday (Sept. 22) that the Treasury Department will do what it can to support Argentina and that, “All options for stabilization are on the table.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Revolut Reportedly Acquiring Argentinian Lender Banco Cetelem
Acquisitions // June 26, 2025

Digital bank Revolut is buying Banco Cetelem, a small Argentinian lender owned by BNP Paribas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Digital Payments Set to Capture Two-Thirds of LatAm Online Sales
Digital Payments // June 17, 2025

Latin America’s financial landscape continues its digital transformation as digital payments rapidly displace traditional cash transactions, signaling a new era for commerce and financial inclusion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Digital Payments Set to Capture Two-Thirds of LatAm Online Sales

June 17, 2025
Latin America’s financial landscape continues its digital transformation as digital payments rapidly displace traditional cash transactions, signaling a new era for commerce and financial inclusion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

92% of Small Businesses in Latin America Accept Digital Payments

October 03, 2024
As the digital payments landscape in Latin America rapidly evolves with nearly 600 million people generating close to $6 trillion in GDP, consumers are shifting away from cash and embracing...

Mexico and Peru to Follow Brazil’s Real-Time Payments Footsteps

June 18, 2023
Despite large proportions of unbanked households hampering real-time payments adoption in Latin America, some countries in the region are expected to see massive real-time payments growth in the coming years. ...

New Map Shows Real-Time Payments Progress in 2023

January 04, 2023
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Santander Helps US Support Argentina’s Economy

October 10, 2025
Banco Santander reportedly will facilitate the $20 billion currency swap framework to support Argentina’s economy that was announced Thursday (Oct. 9) by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

US Treasury Department Considering ‘All Options’ to Stabilize Argentine Economy

September 22, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday (Sept. 22) that the Treasury Department will do what it can to support Argentina and that, “All options for stabilization are on the table.”...

Revolut Reportedly Acquiring Argentinian Lender Banco Cetelem

June 26, 2025
Digital bank Revolut is buying Banco Cetelem, a small Argentinian lender owned by BNP Paribas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Mercado Pago to Apply for Banking License in Argentina Amid Regional Expansion

May 28, 2025
Mercado Pago, the FinTech unit of Mercado Libre, plans to apply for a banking license in Argentina to expand the service offering of its digital model in the country. Get the...