# Digital banking expansion in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/digital-banking-expansion-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-09-23T22:03:34.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The Argentine financial sector is seeing increased activity from digital banking and fintech entities. Brazilian digital bank Inter has launched operations in Argentina through a partnership with the financial group Bind. Using a banking-as-a-service model, Inter provides local accounts and a ‘Global Account’ that enables users to invest in U.S. assets like stocks and Treasury bonds.

Concurrently, the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) expects Mercado Libre and the international fintech Revolut to obtain banking licenses by the end of the year. Mercado Libre, via Mercado Pago, is seeking to establish a digital banking model to consolidate its financial services in Latin America. The BCRA anticipates these developments will increase competition and expand credit availability within the national financial system.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Mercado Libre and Revolut to obtain Argentine banking licenses

The Argentine Central Bank expects Mercado Libre and Revolut to secure banking licenses by year-end, aiming to boost financial competition and credit access in the country.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercado-libre-and-revolut-to-obtain-argentine-banking-licenses

### 2026-09-07: Inter expands digital banking operations into Argentina

Brazilian digital bank Inter has expanded into Argentina through a partnership with Grupo Bind, offering residents access to U.S. investments and dollar-denominated accounts via its mobile app.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-expands-digital-banking-operations-into-argentina

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