Argentina
This table summarizes key details to help you manage your virtual account efficiently:
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Minimum transaction amount
1.00 ARS
Maximum transaction amount
10,000,000.00 ARS
Local Account format
Name: CVU
Length: Up to 22
Type: numeric
Example: 0000003112345678901234
Clearinghouse
COELSA
Beneficiary Type
Only Local Residents
Virtual Account creation model
Country-Specific Account Details
In Argentina, local bank transfers in Argentine Pesos (ARS) are primarily handled through the CBU (Clave Bancaria Uniforme) for traditional bank accounts and the CVU (Clave Virtual Uniforme) for accounts managed by Payment Service Providers (PSPs) or virtual wallets. Both are standardized codes that facilitate efficient identification and transfer of funds.
CBU (Clave Bancaria Uniforme)
The CBU is a 22-digit code that uniquely identifies a traditional bank account in Argentina. Every bank account in Argentina has a distinct CBU.
Account Format
1–3
3 digits
Financial institution (bank) code.
4–7
4 digits
Branch number.
8
1 digit
Verification digit.
9-21
13 digits
Account number.
Last digit
1 digit
Control Digit (checksum validator)
CVU (Clave Virtual Uniforme)
The CVU is the equivalent of the CBU for Payment Accounts offered by Payment Service Providers (PSPs) or virtual wallets. It is also a 22-digit code and enables interoperable transfers between bank accounts (CBU) and virtual accounts (CVU).
Account Format
1–3
3 digits
Issuing entity (PSP) code.
4–7
4 digits
Account type identifier within the PSP.
8
1 digit
Verification digit.
9-21
13 digits
Account number.
Last digit
1 digit
Control Digit (checksum validator)
Make transfers to virtual accounts
Once your virtual account is set up, you can transfer to it by following the steps below:
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