Buy BTC in Argentina with pesos
Buy Bitcoin directly from other people and pay in ARS by bank transfer or Mercado Pago. The seller’s BTC is locked in escrow before you pay, and only released when they confirm your payment.
- Escrow on every trade
- Pay by bank transfer
- Free to sign up
- Escrow protectedCrypto locked before you pay
- ARSPay in pesosBank transfer (CBU/CVU), Mercado Pago, Ualá
- Real peopleRatings on every profile
- Help in the chatDisputes reviewed by our team
How to buy BTC in Argentina in four steps
- 1
Create a free account
Sign up with your email and verify it. It takes about a minute.
- 2
Choose a seller
On P2P Trade, pick an offer in ARS by price, limit and payment method. Their BTC is locked in escrow.
- 3
Pay in pesos
Send ARS by bank transfer or Mercado Pago to the details in the trade, then tap “I’ve paid”.
- 4
Receive your BTC
The seller confirms and the BTC moves from escrow to your Peerlyx wallet.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is the first and largest cryptocurrency, with a fixed supply of 21 million coins. People buy it as a long-term store of value and to send value across borders without a bank.
On Peerlyx you buy BTC straight from another person at a price they set in ARS, so you can pay by bank transfer or Mercado Pago, the way you already pay in Argentina.
How to pay in Argentina
- Bank transfer (CBU/CVU)Instant transfer
- Mercado PagoMobile wallet
- UaláMobile wallet
Each offer shows the method its seller accepts.
Five rules for a safe trade
Escrow protects the crypto. These habits protect your money.
- Pay only to the account shown inside the trade.
- Tap “I’ve paid” only after the money has left your account.
- Keep every message in the Peerlyx trade chat.
- Never share OTPs, passwords or your 2FA code.
- Something wrong? Open a dispute instead of paying again.
Buy other crypto in Argentina
All coins and countries →Questions about buying BTC in Argentina
Still stuck? Ask Peerlyx Support in the app chat.
How do I buy BTC in Argentina with ARS?
Create a free Peerlyx account, choose a BTC offer priced in ARS on P2P Trade, pay the seller by bank transfer, Mercado Pago or Ualá within the time shown, and tap “I’ve paid”. When the seller confirms your payment, the BTC is released from escrow to your Peerlyx wallet.
Which payment methods can I use in Argentina?
Sellers in Argentina commonly accept bank transfer, Mercado Pago or Ualá. Each offer shows the method its seller accepts, and you pay only to the details shown inside the trade.
What price will I pay for BTC?
Each seller sets their own price per BTC in ARS. The price on the offer is what you pay for each BTC, so compare a few offers before you start.
Is it safe to buy BTC peer to peer?
The seller’s BTC is locked in escrow before you pay, and only their confirmation releases it. Pay only to the details shown in the trade, keep every message in the trade chat, and open a dispute if something goes wrong.
Do I need to verify my account?
With a verified email you can trade up to US$500 in total. Verify your phone and ID to trade without that limit.
How long does it take to get my BTC?
Most sellers release within minutes of receiving your payment. Every offer shows how long you have to pay before you start.
Ready to buy your first BTC?
Create a free account and pick a seller on P2P Trade. Your pesos, their BTC, escrow in between.
Buy BTC in other countries
Prices are set by individual traders. Crypto prices can go down as well as up. Peerlyx is not affiliated with Bank transfer (CBU/CVU), Mercado Pago, Ualá or any bank; payment method names belong to their owners. Level 1 accounts can trade up to US$500 in total.