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How to get the best USD/CNY rate from Argentina
The crypto-dollar rate (USDT/ARS) is the realistic reference — typically double the official BCRA rate. Mesa de Pagos quotes against the crypto-dollar and converts to USDT or CNH on the same day.
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How to pay suppliers in China from Argentina
Paying a Chinese supplier from Argentina is hard because the official FX market does not give you a usable USD rate and importer permits (SIRA) gate access.
At a glance
- Country
- 🇦🇷 Argentina
- Local currency
- ARS
- Regulator
- BCRA · CNV
- Local rails
- CBUCVUUSDCUSDT
Argentine peso
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How to open a corporate account to pay China from Argentina
Open a Mesa de Pagos company account with Argentine CUIT, statutes and beneficial-owner documents. No Argentine bank involvement — fund the account in ARS via CBU/CVU and pay out in USDT or USD to your Chinese supplier.
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Local options to pay China from Argentina
Bank wire via Banco Nación at the official rate (slow and gated), payment houses in Hong Kong, or USDT/USDC settlement to a Chinese off-ramp.
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Recommended route via Mesa de Pagos
Use Mesa de Pagos: fund in ARS at the crypto-dollar rate, settle to your supplier in USDT, USD wire or CNH — no SIRA blockage, regulated and traceable.
Estimate your USD/CNY conversion
Real, current rates — including the crypto-dollar reference Mesa de Pagos settles at.
Live FX
Real rates, in real time.
The same engine powering Mesa de Pagos. Mid-market rates for 21 currencies, plus live P2P pricing for BOB.
1 USD = 9.86 BOB· Live P2P· 01:03 AM
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Live quote
- Amount
- 100.00 USD
- Exchange rate
- 1 USD = 9.86 BOB
- Transfer fee (MDP API)
- Free
- Total to pay
- 100.00 USD
- Recipient gets
- 986.04 BOB
All fees included · Indicative quote
Frequently asked
How long does a payment to a Chinese supplier take from Argentina?
Through a traditional bank, 1–3 business days after FX and documentation; via Mesa de Pagos using USDT/USDC, minutes to hours depending on the receiving method in China.
What is the best USD/CNY rate available from Argentina?
The closest you can get to the offshore CNH market. Mesa de Pagos quotes against that market and removes bank spreads and correspondent fees.
Do I need an import license to pay China?
It depends on the country and the goods. Mesa de Pagos complies with the local FX regulator (BCRA, ASFI, BCB, CMF, BanRep, CNBV/SBS, FinCEN) and keeps full documentary trail.
Can I pay my Chinese supplier in USDT?
Yes, if the supplier accepts a regulated off-ramp (common in Shenzhen and Hong Kong). Mesa de Pagos settles in USDT, USDC, USD wire or CNH depending on the recipient.