2025-12-23 | A 8381

Ref.: Circular CONAU 1-1713 RUNOR 1-1937 R.I. - Card Payment Acquirers. Adjustments.

The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic issued Communication “A” 8381 to implement adjustments to the Information Regime for Card Payment Acquirers, applicable to December 2025 reporting with a January 22, 2026 deadline. The directive updates Table 2 by incorporating payment scheme code “99999” for foreign-issued cards, modifies field 10 (“Original currency”) in the OPADQUIRENCIA.TXT file design, and revises validation control 11 for inconsistent card issuance data. Attached annex sheets replace the relevant Operating Rules and Section 81 documentation to ensure accurate payment service provider reporting and error handling.

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