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Argentina’s Peso Time-Deposit Rates Steady at Lower Levels, Big Banks Near 20%–24%

Central bank data put major lenders near 20.5%–24% TNA with digital channels paying more than branches.

Overview

  • The BCRA’s December 17 table shows leading banks at roughly 20.5%–24% TNA, with examples including Banco Nación at 22.5%, Banco Macro at 24% and Banco Ciudad at 20.5%.
  • Smaller banks and fintechs advertise higher returns for certain clients or non‑clients, with offers up to about 27% TNA at entities such as Meridian, CMF and VOII, and around 26%–26.5% at BICA, Mariva and Banco Julio.
  • Channel matters: Banco Nación’s simulator shows $600,000 placed online at 22.5% TNA returns $11,095.89 in 30 days versus $10,109.59 in-branch at 20.5% TNA.
  • Lower rates mean modest monthly gains on typical sums; at 22.5% TNA, a $3,000,000 deposit earns about $55,479 in 30 days, while targeting $250,000–$310,000 requires roughly $13,000,000–$16,060,000.
  • Coverage this week describes rates as broadly unchanged after recent cuts and urges savers to compare entities and channels before locking in a 30‑day placement.