Argentina's Congress Retains Traditional Bank Account Requirement for Salaries

Argentina's Congress has decided to maintain the requirement for workers to deposit their salaries into traditional bank accounts, removing a provision that would have allowed direct deposits into digital wallets. According to NS3.AI, this decision comes amid increasing adoption of fintech wallets, driven by public distrust in banks and limited access to banking services. Banking associations lobbied against the proposed change, citing regulatory and systemic risks associated with digital wallets. The government prioritized maintaining good relations with banks to ensure broader approval of labor reforms, despite public preference for the convenience of digital wallet salary deposits.