BCRA

Banco Central de la República Argentina

Latin America
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Jurisdiction
Argentina
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Regulations
1
Open Banking frameworks
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Region
Latin America
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Type
NCA
National Competent Authority

About BCRA

The Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA) is the primary financial regulatory authority in Argentina responsible for overseeing open banking and financial services. As a National Competent Authority (NCA), BCRA ensures that banks and third-party providers comply with open banking regulations, protecting consumers while fostering innovation in financial services.

SCA Update: The BCRA is the central bank and banking supervisor. Open banking in Argentina is largely market-driven; the BCRA oversees monetary stability and the financial system.

Jurisdiction

Argentina
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Regulations Overseen

BCRA is responsible for enforcing and monitoring compliance with the following open banking and financial regulations:

Key Responsibilities

Licensing and authorizing Third-Party Providers (TPPs) including AISPs and PISPs
Ensuring banks provide secure API access to authorized third parties
Monitoring compliance with Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements
Investigating complaints and enforcing consumer protection standards
Publishing guidance and technical standards for open banking implementation
Coordinating with other regulators on cross-border open banking matters

Official Resources

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