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@ luz
2025-05-05 15:18:59
Observations as a traveler in Argentina: ATM cash‑withdrawal caps hover around 40‑60 USD and the machines clip you for 10‑15 USD a pop. Cash is still king; many merchants tack on surcharges for card payments. Western Union lets you grab larger sums, but fees climb and pickups can be glitchy.
Bitcoin would improve the experience: peer‑to‑peer, border‑free transfers run 24/7 with no ATM ceiling, and Lightning moves value almost instantly for fractions of a cent. Holding sats yourself sidesteps peso volatility and remittance middlemen—widespread merchant adoption would finally end the cash‑and‑fees circus.