Argentina blue dollar today
Live Argentina blue-dollar rate (informal market). Buy/sell prices, spread vs the official rate and 90-day history. Data refreshed every 5 minutes from dolarapi.com.
| Type | Buy | Sell | Spread vs official | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official dollar | $ 1.370,00 | $ 1.420,00 | — | 24/4/26, 2:00 p. m. |
| Blue dollar | $ 1.400,00 | $ 1.420,00 | 0.00% | 26/4/26, 6:00 p. m. |
| MEP dollar | $ 1.437,00 | $ 1.441,40 | +1.51% | 26/4/26, 6:00 p. m. |
| CCL dollar | $ 1.494,60 | $ 1.495,80 | +5.34% | 26/4/26, 6:00 p. m. |
| Card dollar | $ 1.781,00 | $ 1.846,00 | +30.00% | 24/4/26, 2:00 p. m. |
| Crypto | $ 1.482,00 | $ 1.482,10 | +4.37% | 26/4/26, 6:00 p. m. |
What is the blue dollar and why does it matter?
The blue dollar is Argentina's informal USD exchange rate — cash dollars traded outside the banking system. It emerged in 2011 as a response to currency controls (cepo cambiario) and has since been the reference rate for savers who cannot access the official rate due to quotas or restrictions.
Its price is set by supply and demand in street-level exchange houses (cuevas, arbolitos) and peer-to-peer transactions, without BCRA intervention. The spread vs the official rate (how much more the blue pays over the official) works as an expectations thermometer: when it widens, the market is pricing in devaluation or inflation.
For a retail saver, the blue is a liquid option but carries risks: it is not legal for formal transfers and cash is exposed to counterfeit bills. For macro analysis, it is one of the most-watched signals — alongside MEP and CCL — for measuring actual FX pressure in Argentina.
Common questions
What is the Argentine blue dollar today?
The blue-dollar sell price is displayed above, refreshed every 5 minutes from dolarapi.com, which tracks Buenos Aires informal exchange houses.
What is the difference between blue dollar, MEP and CCL?
Blue is the informal cash market. MEP is bought and sold on BYMA using bonds (AL30/AL30D) — it is legal and bank-settled. CCL is similar to MEP but settles in an account abroad. All three reflect the real USD price, with different cost and legality.
Why does the spread vs official matter?
The spread measures how much more the free-market dollar costs vs the regulated one. A wide spread signals devaluation expectations, low confidence in exchange-rate policy, or repressed demand. Central banks and investors watch it as an early-warning indicator.
Where does the blue-dollar price come from?
Prices come from dolarapi.com, which samples Buenos Aires informal-market operators daily. It is refreshed multiple times a day and mirrors the price published by Argentine outlets like Ámbito, iProfesional and Clarín.
Is it legal to buy the blue dollar?
Buying cash dollars outside the formal circuit is not legal for bank transfers or settlement of invoices. This content is informational and does not constitute financial or legal advice.
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