> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ripio.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Argentina

> On-Ramp and Off-Ramp payment methods, currency and requirements for Argentina (ARS).

**Currency:** ARS · **On-Ramp:** ✅ · **Off-Ramp:** ✅

## Payment methods

### On-Ramp (fiat → crypto)

| Method            | How the user pays                                              |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Bank transfer** | The user transfers ARS to a **CVU** generated for the deposit. |
| **Mercado Pago**  | The user pays through their Mercado Pago wallet.               |

### Off-Ramp (crypto → fiat)

| Method            | Where the user receives funds                                           |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Bank transfer** | Payout to the user's bank account, identified by **CBU / CVU / alias**. |

## Requirements

* **Customer & KYC:** the customer must complete [identity verification](/ramps-api/kyc/overview) (`COMPLETED`) before operating.
* **Off-Ramp destination account:** register and validate the user's payout account (CBU / CVU / alias) as an [external fiat account](/ramps-api/fiat-accounts/create-fiat-account). Use [Retrieve Fiat Account Requirements](/ramps-api/fiat-accounts/retrieve-fiat-account-requirements) to get the exact fields for Argentina.
* **Terms & Conditions:** accept the applicable [T\&C](/ramps-api/terms-and-conditions/introduction) right after creating the customer — a required step before operating.

## Next steps

* [On-Ramp integration walkthrough](/ramps-api/guides/on-ramp-integration)
* [Off-Ramp integration walkthrough](/ramps-api/guides/off-ramp-integration)
* [Widget integration](/ramps-api/widget/introduction)