Argentina – known for the Tango, steak & Lionel Messi.
The country also has terrific wines, which sometimes puts port wine from Porto (Portugal) to shame.
But since I do not drink wine (yuck), I cannot say if that statement is true 🤪.
Anyway, being the 8th largest country in the world, Argentina has a lot to offer.
You could visit Aconcagua – the largest mountain in South America.
You can stroll through the city of Buenos Aires and even enjoy its nightlife.
And do not forget about exploring the stunning nature in the country, like Iguazú National Park.
Overall, there is no reason to be bored in Argentina.
With the economic disasters that have struck the country, traveling to Argentina has become cheap in recent years.
For example, the Argentine Peso has lost 97.5% of its value against the US Dollar since 2003, which is incredible… in a bad way.
But that does not mean you should not budget for your Argentina trip.
Especially if you decide not to roam in Argentina – international roaming can be expensive.
Luckily, you can get an Argentine SIM card to enjoy local rates.
And those rates are surprisingly low – you will never spend more than 3300 ARS (12.50 USD) for a data plan… with 40 GB of data.
So, how much do SIM cards cost in Argentina?
You can get an Argentine SIM card for free if purchased in a Claro, Movistar, or Personal store. Else, 50 ARS (0.15 USD) from resellers, like kiosks. SIM cards are sold at Buenos Aires-Ministro Pistarini International Airport/Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) and Buenos Aires-Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP).
Free SIM card or otherwise only spending about 0.50 USD? Incredible!
Do not tell the Canadians about this – they will cry with their criminal mobile data rates 😔. Anyway…
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Argentina. Let's do this.
Original publication: 9th of January 2020. Last updated: 2nd of March 2024.
Table of Contents
What is the Best SIM Card in Argentina?
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Argentina, I recommend going with Personal. It has the best coverage and the fastest speeds. Moreover, it is also the only mobile operator with a 5G NR network (also for prepaid). Consider Claro for more generous data plans (Gigantes & Tourist SIM card).
So, who are all these mobile operators and what options are available for you?
Argentina has three mobile operators offering prepaid services that are easily accessible to travelers:
- Claro Argentina
- Movistar Argentina
- Personal Argentina
Anyone 18 years or older (previously 16) living in or visiting Argentina can buy an Argentine SIM card without restrictions.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Where Can You Buy an Argentine SIM Card (+Prices)?
You can get an Argentine SIM card in Claro, Movistar & Personal stores. Resellers, like kiosks, also sell SIM cards. Some Argentine airports sell (tourist) SIM cards (at inflated prices).
You can expect to pay the following for Argentine SIM cards:
- Claro Argentina: free from official Claro stores, else 50 ARS from resellers
- Movistar Argentina: free from official Movistar stores, else 50 ARS from resellers
- Personal Argentina: free from official Personal stores, else 50 ARS from resellers
The following Argentine mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- Claro Argentina: 2500 ARS
- Personal Argentina: 800 ARS
Note that Argentine SIM cards can be more expensive than those listed above when purchased at an airport.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date ARS (Argentine Peso) to your currency (let's say USD – US Dollar) exchange rates.
For your convenience, below are some exchange rates between ARS and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 ARS = 0.01 USD
- 10 ARS = 0.03 USD
- 100 ARS = 0.30 USD
- 1000 ARS = 2.85 USD
But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Argentina
In recent years, (travel) eSIMs have become extremely popular.
Especially after Apple made iPhones (14- & 15 series) sold in the United States eSIM-only, forcing its users to use eSIMs – even when abroad.
As a result, the adoption of eSIM technology by mobile operators worldwide rose impressively quickly.
Currently, only Personal Argentina offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.
But if you purchase an eSIM from any of these mobile operators, you must comply with Argentina's SIM card registration regulations.
Suppose you do not wish to do so for privacy reasons (for example) or want to be connected immediately without paying for an overpriced SIM card (or eSIM) sold at an Argentine airport. In that case, you may consider getting a travel eSIM for Argentina.
In my Argentina eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Surprisingly, travel eSIMs can be cheaper than an Argentine SIM card or eSIM in specific scenarios.
Moreover, Latin (Central- and South) America-wide and global eSIM options are also available at competitive prices (without having to deal with expensive international roaming rates).
In this Argentina SIM card buying guide (the one you are reading), I will stick to the local SIM cards and eSIM, but you can read my Argentina eSIM buying guide for more information about travel eSIMs covering the country.
But here is a quick overview already + applicable discount codes if you are interested in purchasing a travel eSIM for Argentina:
- Airalo: Abrazo (Argentina only), Latamlink (19 countries in Latin (Central- and South) America) & Discover+ (125+ countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Argentina
- Holafly: Argentina & South America (14 countries in Central- and South America) – options include unlimited data
- Nomad: Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:
- Airalo: APR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, APR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
Once again, check out my Argentina eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
The eSIM guide is as comprehensive as this SIM card buying guide, but it solely focuses on travel eSIMs (while the guide you are reading focuses on local SIM cards and eSIMs for prepaid users (where applicable).
Argentine Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Claro Argentina, Movistar Argentina & Personal Argentina, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices & availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)
With that said, let's see what Argentina offers us.
Claro Argentina
Claro Argentina, just Claro, is one of the mobile operators in Argentina.
While it used to be the largest by far, its competitors have caught up recently.
Now, it is unknown who is the largest mobile operator in Argentina, but it is the second-fastest (a bit behind Personal Argentina).
Claro, as a company, is active in Central America and South America.
Claro uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28) & 1700 MHz (Band 4)
- 5G NR: N/A – rollout not announced yet
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Claro:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Claro SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Claro Argentina
Claro has extensive coverage throughout Argentina.
4G/LTE is available in all urban areas and most towns and villages.
Below is Claro's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Claro's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Claro Argentina
You can get a Claro SIM card for free in Claro stores. If you buy it from a third party, like a kiosk, expect to pay at least 50 ARS. SIM cards are also sold at Buenos Aires-Ministro Pistarini International Airport/Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) and Buenos Aires-Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP).
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Claro Turista Chip – Claro's tourist offering.
For 2500 ARS, you get 25 GB of data, 500 MB for Free Fire, 500 MB for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube individually (2 GB in total) & 1 GB/day for WhatsApp – all for 30 days.
You may have to dial *746# to activate your Claro SIM card.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Claro has eSIMs, but it is unknown whether they are offered to prepaid customers.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Argentina, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Claro.
Especially if you get a Latin (Central- and South) America-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Latin American countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Argentina eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Abrazo (Argentina only), Latamlink (19 countries in Latin America) & Discover+ (125+ countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Argentina – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Argentina & South America (14 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Argentina & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Argentina eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Claro.
Note that Claro offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Claro Argentina
Claro top-up vouchers are sold in Claro stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Argentina.
To top up your Claro SIM card, text the VoucherCode to 444.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text 123456 to 444.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *611# or text balance to 611 to check your Claro balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Mi Claro Argentina (My Claro Argentina) app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Claro Argentina
Claro has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Internet
- Renovación Automática/Automatic Renewal (data)
- Gigantes/Giants (data)
- Packs Ya (data)
All Claro plans can be activated on the Mi Claro Argentina app.
I will list all the prices in ARS (Argentine Peso).
To convert ARS to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Internet Plans – Claro Argentina
The Internet plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Internet plans can be activated on the Mi Claro Argentina app:
| Price | Data | Social Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 ARS | 10 GB | Unlimited 2 | 1 night (0:00-6:00) |
| 250 ARS | 500 MB | Unlimited 1 | 2 days |
| 360 ARS | 1 GB | Unlimited 1 | 3 days |
| 500 ARS | 1 GB | Unlimited 1 | 7 days |
| 620 ARS | 2 GB | Unlimited 3 | 3 days |
| 750 ARS | 1 GB | Unlimited 2 | 30 days |
| 820 ARS | 2 GB | Unlimited 4 | 7 days |
| 1030 ARS | 3 GB | Unlimited 4 | 7 days |
| 1200 ARS | 3 GB | Unlimited 3 | 20 days |
| 1250 ARS | 4 GB | Unlimited 4 | 7 days |
| 1750 ARS | 4 GB | Unlimited 4 | 30 days |
1 for free WhatsApp
2 for free for free Amazon Prime Video mobile edition & WhatsApp
3 for free mobile data Facebook, Free Fire, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & WhatsApp
4 for free mobile data Amazon Prime Video, Facebook, Free Fire, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & WhatsApp
Renovación Automática (Automatic Renewal) Plans – Claro Argentina
The Renovación Automática plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Renovación Automática can be activated on the Mi Claro Argentina app:
| Price | Data | Social Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 ARS | 1 GB | Unlimited 1 | 3 days |
| 500 ARS | 1 GB | Unlimited 1 | 7 days |
| 620 ARS | 2 GB | Unlimited 3 | 3 days |
| 820 ARS | 2 GB | Unlimited 4 | 7 days |
| 1100 ARS | 2 GB | Unlimited 4 | 30 days |
| 1250 ARS | 4 GB | Unlimited 4 | 7 days |
| 1750 ARS | 4 GB | Unlimited 4,5 | 30 days |
1 for free WhatsApp
2 for free for free Amazon Prime Video mobile edition & WhatsApp
3 for free mobile data Facebook, Free Fire, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & WhatsApp
4 for free mobile data Amazon Prime Video, Facebook, Free Fire, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & WhatsApp
5 +unlimited Pack TV 20+
Renovación Automática auto-renew. Auto-renewal can be disabled on the Mi Claro Argentina app.
Gigantes Plans – Claro Argentina
The Gigantes plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Gigantes can be activated on the Mi Claro Argentina app:
| Price | Data | Social Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2400 ARS | 10 GB | Unlimited 2,3 | 30 days |
| 6000 ARS | 25 GB | Unlimited 2,3 | 30 days |
| 6600 ARS | 40 GB | Unlimited 1 | 60 days |
1 for free mobile data Facebook, Free Fire, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & WhatsApp
2 for free mobile data Amazon Prime Video, Facebook, Free Fire, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & WhatsApp
3 +unlimited Pack TV 20+
Packs Ya Plans – Claro Argentina
The Packs Ya plans are data packs (without 5G NR access). It allows you to connect to the internet . Buying a pack, you choose the number of gigabytes you want to contract to access and browse the web, chat, watch videos and use your applications.
Packs Ya plans can be activated on the Mi Claro Argentina app:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ARS | 1 GB | 1 GB 2 | 3 days |
| 140 ARS | 1 GB | 1 GB 2 | 7 days |
| 200 ARS | 2 GB | 1 GB 2, 3 | 7 days |
| 250 ARS | 1 GB | 1 GB 2 | 30 days |
| 340 ARS | 3 GB | 1 GB 2, 3 | 20 days |
| 360 ARS | 4 GB | 1 GB 2, 3 | 7 days |
| 500 ARS | 4 GB | 1 GB 2, 3 | 30 days |
| 650 ARS | 6 GB | 1 GB 2, 3 | 30 days |
1 for unlimited WhatsApp and free games
2 for YouTube
3 +1GB Free Fire
APN/Internet Settings – Claro Argentina
- Name: Movistar
- APN: wap.gprs.unifon.com.ar
- Username: wap
- Password: wap
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Movistar Argentina
Movistar Argentina, just Movistar, is one of the mobile operators in Argentina.
Movistar, as a brand, is active in Central America, South America & Spain.
Movistar uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1700MHz (Band 4) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: N/A – rollout not announced yet
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Movistar:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Movistar SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Movistar Argentina
Movistar has the worst coverage in Argentina.
However, 4G/LTE is available in all urban areas and many towns and villages.
Below is Movistar's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Movistar Argentina
You can get a Movistar SIM card for free in Movistar stores. If you buy it from a third party, like a kiosk, expect to pay at least 50 ARS. SIM cards are not sold at Buenos Aires-Ministro Pistarini International Airport/Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) or Buenos Aires-Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Movistar eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Argentina, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Movistar (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Latin (Central- and South) America-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Argentina or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Argentina eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Abrazo (Argentina only), Latamlink (19 countries in Latin America) & Discover+ (125+ countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Argentina – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Argentina & South America (14 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Argentina & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Argentina eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Movistar for now.
Note that Movistar offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Movistar Argentina
Movistar top-up vouchers are sold in Movistar stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Argentina.
The following (online) Movistar top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 20 ARS | 180 days |
| 30 ARS | 180 days |
| 40 ARS | 180 days |
| 50 ARS | 180 days |
| 100 ARS | 180 days |
| 200 ARS | 180 days |
You can multiply your credit with the Multiplicar Crédito option:
| Price | Credit | Data | Social Data 1, 2 | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 ARS | 300 ARS | N/A | Unlimited | 1 day | 2 |
| 290 ARS | 1160 ARS | N/A | 50 MB | 3 days | 4 |
| 430 ARS | 2580 ARS | N/A | 100 MB | 5 days | 6 |
| 550 ARS | 3850 ARS | 350 MB | 500 MB | 7 days | 7 |
| 650 ARS | 5200 ARS | 500 MB | 650 MB | 10 days | 8 |
| 800 ARS | 7200 ARS | 1 GB | 1 GB | 20 days | 9 |
1 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, Spotify, TikTok, Twitter & YouTube
2 +unlimited WhatsApp
3 for WhatsApp only
Text the Activation Code to 3456 to activate Multiplicar Crédito.
To top up your Movistar SIM card, dial *444 or *611# and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *611# or text balance to 611 to check your Movistar balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Mi Movistar Argentina (My Movistar Argentina) app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Movistar Argentina
Movistar has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Combinados con WhatsApp Gratis/Combo with Free WhatsApp
- Armá tu pack/Make Your Own Pack (customizable combo)
- Internet Con WhatsApp Gratis/Internet with Free WhatsApp
All Movistar plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1234 or dialing *611#.
I will list all the prices in ARS (Argentine Peso).
To convert ARS to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Combinados con WhatsApp Gratis (Combo with Free WhatsApp) Plans – Movistar Argentina
The Combinados con WhatsApp Gratis (Combo with Free WhatsApp) are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Combinados con WhatsApp Gratis can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1234:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1, 2, 3 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 ARS | 2 GB | 1 GB | 80 minutes | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 2190 ARS | 2 GB | 1 GB | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, Spotify, TikTok, Twitter & YouTube
2 +unlimited WhatsApp
3 +undisclosed Free Fire data and Garena
Armá tu Pack (Make Your Own Pack) – Movistar Argentina
Armá tu Pack (Make Your Own Pack) is a customizable bundle that allows you to set how much data, how many minutes & if you want unlimited SMS.
You can select:
- Data
- Local minutes
- Unlimited local SMS
You get a combo discount if you select data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
However, I will not mention those discounts in the tables below because it would be too time-consuming to calculate the discount for each combination 🥲 – but there is an example in the image below.
Armá tu Pack Data – Movistar Argentina
The data options for Armá tu Pack start from 350 ARS (1 GB for 1 day) to 1900 ARS (5 GB for 30 days):
| Price (ARS) | 1 day | 3 days | 7 days | 10 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 350 | 430 | 520 | 620 | 750 | 950 |
| 2 GB | 480 | 580 | 780 | 840 | 920 | 1200 |
| 3 GB | 730 | 800 | 980 | 1060 | 1300 | 1510 |
| 5 GB | 900 | 990 | 1230 | 1400 | 1510 | 1900 |
Internet Con WhatsApp Gratis (Internet with Free WhatsApp) Plans – Movistar Argentina
The Internet Con WhatsApp Gratis (Internet with Free WhatsApp) plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Internet Con WhatsApp Gratis can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1234:
| Price | Data | Social Data | Validity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 ARS | 200 MB | N/A | Unlimited | 1 day |
| 500 ARS | 1 GB | N/A | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 540 ARS | 2 GB | N/A | Unlimited | 2 days |
| 590 ARS | 2 GB | N/A | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 680 ARS | 2 GB | N/A | Unlimited | 5 days |
| 780 ARS | 2 GB | 1 GB 1,2 | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 1060 ARS | 3 GB | 1 GB 1,2 | Unlimited | 10 days |
| 1510 ARS | 3 GB | 1 GB 1,2 | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 1900 ARS | 5 GB | 2 GB 1,2 | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, Spotify, TikTok, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube
2 +undisclosed Free Fire data and Garena
APN/Internet Settings – Movistar Argentina
- Name: Movistar
- APN: wap.gprs.unifon.com.ar
- Username: wap
- Password: wap
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Personal Argentina
Personal Argentina, just Personal, is one of the mobile operators in Argentina.
It is currently the best mobile operator in the country.
Personal is also active in Paraguay.
Personal uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 1900 MHz
- 3G: 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1700 MHz (Band 4) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 2600 MHz (n7)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Personal:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Personal SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Personal Argentina
Personal has the best coverage in Argentina.
This is also confirmed by Opensignal.
Below is Personal's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Personal Argentina
You can get a Personal SIM card for free in Personal stores. If you buy it from a third party, like a kiosk, expect to pay at least 50 ARS. SIM cards are not sold at Buenos Aires-Ministro Pistarini International Airport/Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) or Buenos Aires-Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Personal eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Argentina because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Personal.
Especially if you get a Latin (Central- and South) America-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Argentina in my Argentina eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Abrazo (Argentina only), Latamlink (19 countries in Latin America) & Discover+ (125+ countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Argentina – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Argentina & South America (14 countries) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Argentina & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Argentina eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Personal for now.
Note that Personal offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Personal Argentina
Personal top-up vouchers are sold in Personal stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Argentina.
You can multiply your credit with the Multiplicá tu Crédito option:
| Top-Up | Credit | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 280 ARS | 630 ARS | 1 day |
| 520 ARS | 1740 ARS | 3 days |
| 845 ARS | 3760 ARS | 7 days |
To top up your Personal SIM card, dial *150# or *151 and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *150# to check your Personal balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Mi Personal (My Personal) app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Personal Argentina
Personal has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Nacionales Packs/National Packages (combo)
- Mensual/Monthly (combo)
- Gigas + Crédito/Data + Credit
- Gigas + Redes Sociales y Video/Data + Social Networks and Video
All Personal plans can be activated on the Mi Personal app (and you get 10% off when you buy plans on the app).
I will list all the prices in ARS (Argentine Peso).
To convert ARS to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Nacionales Packs (National Packs) – Personal Argentina
The Nacionales Packs (National Packs) are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Nacionales Packs can be activated on the Mi Personal app:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380 ARS | 1 GB | Unlimited | 1 days |
| 670 ARS | 2 GB | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 1045 ARS | 2 GB | Unlimited | 7 days |
1 for WhatsApp
Mensual (Mensual) Plans – Personal Argentina
The Mensual (Mensual) plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Mensual plans can be activated on the Mi Personal app:
| Price | Data | WhatsApp Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 845 ARS | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 1620 ARS | 3 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
Gigas + Crédito (Data + Credit) Plans – Personal Argentina
The Gigas + Crédito (Data + Credit) plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Gigas + Crédito can be activated on the Mi Personal app:
| Price | Credit | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430 ARS | 315 ARS | 2 GB | 1 day |
| 795 ARS | 580 ARS | 3 GB | 3 days |
| 1120 ARS | 820 ARS | 3 GB | 5 days |
| 1285 ARS | 940 ARS | 3 GB | 7 days |
The Gigas + Redes Sociales y Video (Data + Social Networks and Video) plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Gigas + Redes Sociales y Video can be activated on the Mi Personal app:
| Price | Data | Video Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 795 ARS | 2 GB | 2 GB | 3 days |
| 1120 ARS | 2 GB | 2 GB | 5 days |
| 1285 ARS | 2 GB | 2 GB | 7 days |
1 for Amazon Prime, Flow, Netflix & YouTube
APN/Internet Settings – Personal Argentina
- Name: PERSONAL DATOS
- APN: datos.personal.com
- Username: datos
- Password: datos
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Argentina
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