Best crypto exchange in Argentina (2026)
Five platforms let you buy crypto and digital dollars with pesos from an Argentine bank or wallet. They differ on fees, on whether you can automate your buys, and on how many coins they offer. All five are on the CNV register of virtual asset service providers. Here is how they compare, and which one fits what you want to do.
None of the exchanges on this page pay us. Disclosure.
Quick picks
Best for most people
Bitso
Free peso deposits and withdrawals through your own CVU, recurring buys, and an order book from 0.45% for small volumes.
Lowest trading fees
Binance
A 0.10% fee on its order book and hundreds of coins. Better suited to people who already know how to trade.
Best everyday app
Lemon
Free CVU, digital dollars, and a Visa card to spend your balance. Over 30 coins.
Simplest automatic buys
Belo
No trading commission and daily, weekly or monthly automatic buys. The cost is in the price you are quoted.
Free Bitcoin buys
Ripio
Buying Bitcoin carries no fee, peso deposits and withdrawals are free, and automatic buys cover BTC, ETH and stablecoins.
Side by side
| Exchange | Deposit pesos | Withdraw pesos | Fees | Digital dollars | Recurring buys | Coins | CNV register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitso | Transfer to your CVU, free | Transfer, free | 0.45% maker, 0.60% taker | USDT, USDC | Yes | 100+ | PSAV 164, The Badger Technology Company Argentina |
| Binance | Transfer to your CVU, from an account in your name | Transfer, fee not published | 0.10% (0.075% paying in BNB) | USDT, USDC | Card-funded only | Hundreds | PSAV 76, Binance Services Latinoamérica |
| Lemon | Transfer to your CVU, free | Transfer, free | Shown before you confirm | USDT, USDC | Not listed | 30+ | PSAV 162, Bay Treasure Caramel (Lemon Cash) |
| Belo | CBU, CVU or alias | Transfer, free | No commission; cost is in the quote | USDT, USDC | Daily, weekly or monthly | Not published | PSAV 52, Belo Argentina |
| Ripio | Transfer or Mercado Pago, free | Transfer, free | 0.5%; buying Bitcoin is free | USDT, USDC, DAI | Weekly, every two weeks or monthly | About 40 | PSAV 36, Moonbird |
Bitso and Binance fees are for the lowest volume tier on their order books (Bitso’s peso markets, Binance Spot). The simple “buy” screen in every app charges a spread instead, shown before you confirm but not published as a percentage. PSAV numbers are from the CNV register. Checked on Oct 31, 2026.
Each exchange in more detail
Bitso
Bitso gives you your own CVU, so pesos go in by transfer for free and come back out to any Argentine bank account, also for free (a withdrawal can take up to 24 business hours). You can start from 200 pesos, hold USDT or USDC as digital dollars, and set up recurring buys.
Its order book for peso markets charges 0.45% to 0.60% for small volumes. The simple buy screen charges a spread instead, which Bitso does not publish as a percentage.
Binance
Binance has the lowest trading fees and the most coins. You deposit pesos by transfer to a Binance CVU from an account in your own name, after verifying your identity with your CUIT and the procedure number on your DNI.
Binance does not publish the fee or minimum for depositing or withdrawing pesos. Its recurring buy is documented for card payments, not for your peso balance. The app is busier than the others and aimed at people who trade.
Lemon
Lemon is an everyday app: a free CVU, digital dollars with an optional yield, and a Visa card to spend your crypto or pesos. It lists over 30 coins.
Lemon charges a percentage fee on buys and sells, shown before you confirm, and it can change. We found no recurring buy feature.
Belo
Belo says it does not charge commissions on trades. As with any simple buy screen, the cost is in the quote you get, which is a bit above the market price. Belo does not publish that difference.
Belo has daily, weekly or monthly automatic buys, free peso withdrawals, and a prepaid Mastercard.
Ripio
Ripio is one of the oldest crypto companies in Argentina. Depositing and withdrawing pesos is free, by bank transfer or from Mercado Pago. Buying Bitcoin is free, and other buys, sells and conversions cost 0.5%.
Since April 2026 Ripio offers automatic buys of BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT and DAI every week, every two weeks or every month.
How to buy your first Bitcoin in Argentina
- Create an account and verify your identity with your DNI and your CUIL or CUIT. It usually takes a few minutes.
- Transfer pesos from your bank or wallet to the CVU the exchange gives you. The account has to be in your own name.
- Buy Bitcoin or digital dollars (USDT or USDC), or set up an automatic buy so you invest the same amount every week or month.
- Once the amount is more than you would be comfortable losing, move it to a wallet you control.
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Is crypto regulated in Argentina?
Crypto is legal. Since 2024 any company offering crypto services to Argentines has to register with the CNV as a virtual asset service provider (PSAV), and all five exchanges here are on that register. Others include Buenbit, Fiwind, Cocos Crypto, SatoshiTango, Bybit and OKX.
Rules the CNV adopted in October 2026 make registered providers keep client crypto and pesos separate from their own, hold minimum capital, and report to the CNV every month. Being registered is not a guarantee, though: the Banco Central does not let banks offer crypto, and neither your crypto nor your pesos at an exchange are covered by deposit insurance.
Taxes
Gains from selling crypto are taxed under Ganancias as a cedular tax: 5% when the sale is in pesos, 15% when it is in foreign currency, and 15% on foreign-source gains. Crypto you hold on 31 December also counts toward Bienes Personales. ARCA does not spell out every case, so keep a record of each buy and sell and ask an accountant before filing.
Questions
Which crypto exchanges are legal in Argentina?
Exchanges serving Argentines must register with the CNV as virtual asset service providers (PSAV). Bitso, Binance, Lemon, Belo and Ripio are all on the register. Registration is not a guarantee, and no exchange is covered by deposit insurance.
Which is the cheapest way to buy Bitcoin in Argentina?
Binance Spot at 0.10% per trade, then Bitso’s order book from 0.45%. Ripio charges nothing to buy Bitcoin but 0.5% to sell. The simple buy screens in each app cost more because of the spread.
Can I buy dollars with pesos on these apps?
You can buy digital dollars: stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, which follow the US dollar. They are crypto, not dollars in a bank, so they are not covered by deposit insurance and depend on the company that issues them.
Do I pay tax on crypto in Argentina?
Yes. Gains are taxed under Ganancias at 5% for sales in pesos and 15% for sales in foreign currency, and crypto counts toward Bienes Personales. Check with an accountant.