Blue and Official Dollar Quotes for Sunday, September 27
The blue dollar, Argentina's informal market rate, is quoted at 1,540 pesos for buying and 1,560 pesos for selling on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The official dollar, available at banks and exchange houses, stands at 1,495 pesos for purchase and 1,545 pesos for sale, according to Banco Nación. The blue dollar typically trades above the official rate because it circulates outside regulated channels. Both the blue and official quotes close at 3:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday, following banking hours.[S1][S2]
The blue dollar's name has several explanations. One holds that blue, in English, can suggest something dark or obscure. Another links it to transactions involving bonds or shares of companies known as blue chips. A third associates it with the approximate color revealed when a marker is used to detect counterfeit bills. The blue dollar is not purchased at banks or official exchange houses; it operates in the black market.[S1]
Alternative Exchange Rates: MEP, CCL, Card and Crypto
Beyond the blue and official rates, Argentina offers other dollar mechanisms. As of 4:06 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026, the MEP dollar is 1,551.86 pesos, the CCL dollar is 1,619.14 pesos, the card dollar is 2,008.50 pesos, and the crypto dollar is 1,628.48 pesos. The MEP dollar is obtained by buying and selling stocks or bonds, with the resulting foreign currency deposited locally. The CCL dollar also derives from securities transactions but is settled abroad. The card dollar applies to purchases made with credit or debit cards in foreign currency.[S2]
To operate with the MEP dollar, an investor must open an account on a platform that allows such transactions, transfer pesos from their bank to the investment account, select the MEP dollar option, and enter the amount to invest. The resulting dollars are deposited immediately into the investor's dollar account because the regulatory authority eliminated the parking requirement. For the crypto dollar, a saver must register on a digital platform, transfer pesos or dollars to the application, and then buy or sell the crypto dollar. The official dollar, controlled by the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA), closes on business days at 3:00 p.m. due to banking hours.[S2]
Monthly and Annual Trends for the Blue Dollar
So far in September 2026, the blue dollar has decreased compared to the previous month, with a difference of 100%. Throughout 2026, the blue dollar has also fallen relative to 2025, showing a difference of 99.89%. These figures reflect a significant downward trend in the parallel exchange rate over both periods. The blue dollar maintains a substantial gap with the official dollar, which has a stable quote set by banks and the Central Bank.[S1]
