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Argentine 30-Day Deposit Rates Fall as Savers Shift to UVA Inflation Hedges

Deregulation now lets banks set lower rates, pushing savers to index‑linked products.

Overview

  • Argentina’s central bank rate table on Tuesday showed major banks paying roughly 15% to 19.5% TNA for 30‑day deposits, highlighting wide gaps across institutions.
  • Average posted yields have dropped to about 18.5% in early May, down from around 25% in early March as banks reset terms after the end of a uniform floor.
  • Inflation‑indexed UVA/CER deposits surged 103.9% in the past month to ARS 1.285 trillion as of April 27, reflecting demand for protection after March inflation ran 3.4%.
  • Smaller and digital players advertise higher returns of up to about 25% TNA, and many accept placements from non‑clients through online channels.
  • Banks are nudging customers to home banking with slightly better rates than branches, and Banco Nación introduced a UVA option that pays interest monthly with a minimum 90‑day term and up to 4.5% a year.