In an economic context where financing is key to tourism, the credit card has solidified itself as the undisputed payment method for Argentines to freeze prices and organize their budget.
A new survey confirmed that plastic leads preferences in both domestic and outbound travel, driven by new payment facilities.
The Reign of the Credit Card As reported by the Argentine News Agency, when planning a vacation, flexibility is the priority.
National Tourism: Credit cards account for 75% of transactions, being the favorite option for traveling within the country.
International Tourism: It also leads with 55% of operations, although closely followed by debit and DEBIN, which are growing as direct alternatives.
"Today, travelers seek predictability," explained Paula Cristi, General Manager of Despegar for Argentina and Uruguay.
Growth in Dollar Payments Another growing trend is direct payment in foreign currency to avoid local taxes and surcharges.
"Installments, the possibility of combining payment methods and choosing currency have become decisive factors," explained Paula Cristi, General Manager of Despegar for Argentina and Uruguay.
How the 3 Installments for International Travel Work One tool allows financing trips abroad under a specific condition:
The Requirement: The total cost of the trip must be paid at least 7 days before the departure date.
The Benefit: It allows combining different payment methods in a single purchase, facilitating financial planning for those who organize their vacations in advance.
Dollar Payments Are on the Rise Another growing trend is direct payment in foreign currency to avoid local taxes and surcharges.
Currently, dollar payments represent 25% of sales, showing a 20% year-on-year increase.
Since October, users have been able to pay in dollars with both debit and credit cards.
Despegarse has positioned itself as a travel agency that allows paying for international services in up to 3 interest-free installments, a differential tool in a market with few financing options for outbound tourism.
