Economy Local 2025-11-25T15:33:26+00:00

Argentina's Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate

Argentina's Central Bank has cut its key interest rate, leading to a reduction in fixed-term deposit yields across the country. An Argentine News Agency survey reveals which banks are offering the highest and lowest rates and how they compare to inflation.


Argentina's Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate

Buenos Aires, November 25 (NA) – The Central Bank lowered the interest rate it pays to banks, which caused financial institutions to reduce the returns they offer customers on fixed-term deposits.

A survey by the Argentine News Agency shows that in many cases, the returns can be negative against inflation.

Banks that pay more and those that pay less

Among banks with the largest deposit volume:

Those that pay the most: Banco Macro: 30% APR ICBC: 28% APR Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires: 28% APR Banco Creedicop: 28% APR Banco Nación: 27% APR

Those that pay the least (26% APR): Banco BBVA: 26% APR Banco Ciudad: 26% APR Banco Santander: 25% APR Banco Galicia: 24% APR

Other banks with more attractive rates (above 30%): Banco Meridian S.A.: 33.5% APR Banco Voii: 33.5% APR Crédito Regional: 33% APR Reba Compañía Financiera S.A.: 32% APR Banco Provincia de Córdoba S.A.: 32% APR Banco Bica S.A.: 32% APR Banco Provincia de Tierra del Fuego: 32% APR Banco Mariva: 31% APR Banco de Corrientes S.A.: 31% APR Banco CMF S.A.: 30% APR Banco del Sol S.A.: 30% APR Bibank S.A.: 30% APR Banco BMV: 30% APR Banco Julio S.A.: 30% APR Banco de Comercio: 30% APR Banco Dino S.A.: 29% APR Banco Hipotecario: 28.5% APR Banco del Chubut S.A.: 28% APR Banco Comafi S.A.: 27.5% APR Banco de Formosa: 27% APR