#BCRA
This archive brings together coverage on the central bank and its role in cybersecurity, from regulatory requirements and compliance expectations to incidents, alerts, and institutional responses in Argentina. Readers will find reporting on data protection, operational continuity, and the risks facing banks, fintechs, and other regulated institutions.
BCRA, Banxico and CNBV tighten digital controls
Argentina set a one-hour alert for critical cyber incidents. In Mexico, Banxico boosted security spending and CNBV focused on preventive controls.
Oct 2, 2026 · 2 min
BCRA and Banxico adjust fraud rules
Argentina's BCRA added fraud management to operational risk rules, while Banxico keeps a public consultation open.
Sep 27, 2026 · 2 min
Argentina's BCRA tightens fraud controls on transfers
Communication A 8473 requires fraud risk scoring for electronic transfers and sets rollout deadlines for banks and payment providers.
Sep 21, 2026 · 2 min
BCRA tightens anti-fraud controls in payments
Communications A 8473 and A 8477 add a fraud risk score and update payment rules. The central bank also opened a cybersecurity tender.
Sep 21, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina's BCRA sets fraud score for transfers
Communication A 8473 requires banks, PSPCPs and payment administrators to add a fraud risk score for transfers.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina's BCRA orders fraud scores for transfers
Communication A 8473 requires banks and PSPCPs to use fraud-risk scores for electronic transfers, with staggered deadlines.
Sep 19, 2026 · 2 min
BCRA imposes fraud score on transfers
Communication A 8473 requires banks, PSPs and payment administrators to assess fraud risk in electronic transfers.
Sep 18, 2026 · 3 min
BCRA and CNV tighten transfer controls
The BCRA created a fraud-risk scheme for transfers, while the CNV made transfers the only allowed way to move client funds.
Sep 17, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina’s BCRA orders fraud scores for wallets
BCRA orders banks and wallets to add risk scores and anti-fraud controls for instant transfers, with rollout deadlines of 60, 90 and 120 days.
Sep 16, 2026 · 4 min
Argentina and Mexico tighten anti-fraud rules
Argentina adds fraud score limits and Mexico changes SMS auth, app deadlines, and incident notices for banks.
Sep 14, 2026 · 4 min
Argentina's BCRA tightens transfer controls
The central bank mandated risk scoring for immediate transfers and set rollout deadlines for banks, PSPs and payment scheme administrators.
Sep 12, 2026 · 4 min
BCRA Adds Fraud Management to Risk Rules
Argentina’s central bank expanded fraud rules for payment providers, with phased obligations, governance, controls
Sep 11, 2026 · 4 min
Argentina BCRA launches anti-fraud score for transfers
Communication A 8473 creates a fraud-risk score for electronic payments and sets deadlines, traceability and data safeguards for banks.
Sep 10, 2026 · 3 min
BCRA tightens fraud controls on transfers
Argentina’s central bank issued Communications A 8471 and A 8473, adding new obligations and a public score for instant transfers.
Sep 9, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina's BCRA adds public data to fight fraud
Argentina’s central bank will open public data for instant-transfer operators to detect fraud and illegal gambling, starting in 2026.
Sep 7, 2026 · 4 min
BCRA and CNBV tighten anti-fraud rules
Argentina and Mexico adjust anti-fraud rules: the BCRA adds a documented risk program, and the CNBV expands authentication.
Sep 4, 2026 · 4 min
Argentina BCRA expands fraud controls to PSPs
Communication A 8471 covers financial entities, PSPCPs and other registered PSPs, with phased rollout through Sept. 1, 2027.
Sep 1, 2026 · 4 min
Banxico and CNBV cut card payment fees
Banxico and CNBV are reviewing 0.3% and 0.6% caps on interchange fees for card payments to lower costs and bring order to the market.
Aug 31, 2026 · 5 min
Argentina BCRA launches CCT for loan payments
Since Aug. 31, banks and digital wallets can debit new loan installments via CCT, with prior notice and customer consent.
Aug 30, 2026 · 3 min
BCRA keeps financial risk framework in place
Argentina’s central bank kept its risk management framework in August 2026 and updated discount rates for RTICI.
Aug 28, 2026 · 2 min