Blue Dollar Today: Live Exchange Rate
This Friday, September 4, 2026, the blue dollar (the informal exchange rate in Argentina) rose and closed at AR$1,540 for sale and AR$1,493.80 for purchase, according to a survey by ámbito.com. During the session, the rate opened at AR$1,498.65 for purchase and AR$1,545 for sale, but later adjusted downward.
Meanwhile, the official dollar (Banco Nación) remained stable, with a purchase rate of AR$1,480 and a sale rate of AR$1,530. The wholesale dollar traded at AR$1,508.
Other Exchange Rates of the Day
| Dollar Type | Purchase | Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Official (Banco Nación) | AR$1,480 | AR$1,530 |
| Blue | AR$1,493.80 | AR$1,540 |
| MEP (Stock Market Dollar) | — | AR$1,522.43 |
| CCL (Cash with Settlement) | — | AR$1,580.40 |
| Wholesale | — | AR$1,508 |
| Credit Card Dollar | — | AR$1,989 |
The credit card dollar is calculated based on the retail rate plus a 30% income tax withholding, reaching AR$1,989.
Crypto Dollar and Other Currencies
In the cryptocurrency market, stablecoins traded as follows:
- DAI: AR$1,558.38 (Ripio) and AR$1,565.21
- USDC: AR$1,565.44
- USDT: AR$1,560.55
The euro (Banco Nación) was offered at AR$1,740 for purchase and AR$1,800 for sale, while the Brazilian real stood at AR$285 for purchase and AR$307 for sale.
Stock Market and Country Risk
The country risk (JP Morgan) fell to 495 points, reflecting an improvement in investor perception. However, Argentine stocks listed on Wall Street closed with losses.
Bitcoin and Ethereum
In the global crypto market, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at US$79,941.19, while Ethereum (ETH) was at US$2,526.87.
Next Key Data: August Inflation
The INDEC (National Institute of Statistics and Censuses) will release the August inflation data on Thursday, September 10 at 4:00 PM, which will be crucial for anticipating monetary policy and the exchange rate direction.
Remember that the official dollar closes at 3:00 PM, while the blue dollar operates between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Source: ámbito.com