In recent weeks, There seems to be a new craze of Argentine tourists who choose to cross the “Andres Mountain Range” to shop, due to the great difference in prices between Chile and our country, as a result of the current dollar level against the peso. According to travel agencies, it is estimated that there was a 30% increase in demand so far in 2024, compared to the previous year.
Taking into account that a new long weekend is coming in Argentina -from Friday the 11th to Sunday the 13th of October- Many people are already organizing their next trip to Chile to enjoy the trip and take advantage of this benefit that implies between 60% and 90% savings.
Among the products most in demand by Argentines are: appliances, technology, clothing, baby items, car accessories and spare partsamong many more.
As once happened with Uruguay and Brazil, the trans-Andean country is currently gaining relevance due to several factors. The price is much cheaper: the difference reaches 200% in some cases. In addition, Chile has a lower tax burden and has a wide variety of products in its stores.
Argentinian purchases in Chile: how to pay without carrying cash?
However, when traveling, uncertainty arises about the most convenient way to pay for these purchases. Reba explains that carrying cash is usually an uncomfortable and unsafe alternative, which is why experts consider that the best option is to pay with a credit card, since it is not only a safer way to operate, but also allows you to amortize the expense up to Approximately 45 days.
“Payment in dollars for a credit card is something that, over time, became more and more relevant because it is very useful for users as they can make purchases in foreign currency at a lower price than the card dollar. . “The Reba credit card is a great ally for traveling because not only can you access rates on airlines and hotels, but also, being international, it allows you to make purchases abroad,” assures Vanesa Di Trolio, Business Manager of Reba.
And he adds: “To pay for the card without the PAIS Tax and earnings receipts, the user can buy the MEP dollar, and use these dollars from their savings account to pay for their card, so that the purchase made in dollars with The credit card is paid from the cell phone without having to have physical dollars.”
Source: Ambito
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