Regulatory Alerts2025-10-01 | A 8338Added · Updated
BCRA Communication A 8338: Valid Identification Documents Update
The Central Bank of Argentina updates the ordered text on valid identification documents by incorporating annexed sheets in accordance with Resolution 180/25 of the Public Information Access Agency. This action renders Communication B 10550 null and void. Financial entities, foreign exchange operators, and non-financial credit and purchase card issuers are required to verify the validity of presented identity documents and take precautions against fraudulent documents or impersonation.
"Año de la Reconstrucción de la Nación Argentina" COMUNICACIÓN “A” 8338 01/10/2025 TO FINANCIAL ENTITIES, TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE OPERATORS, TO NON-FINANCIAL COMPANIES ISSUING CREDIT CARDS, TO NON-FINANCIAL COMPANIES ISSUING PURCHASE CARDS: Ref.: Circular RUNOR 1-1925: Valid Identification Documents. Update.
We address you to provide you with the attached sheets which, replacing those previously provided, must be incorporated into the ordered text on Valid Identification Documents as per Resolution 180/25 of the Public Information Access Agency. Likewise, we inform you that, as a consequence of the aforementioned resolution, Communication B 10550 is rendered null and void. It is recalled that on this Institution's website www.bcra.gob.ar, accessing "Financial System – LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK – Orders and summaries – Ordered texts of general regulations", the modifications made will be found with texts highlighted in special characters (strikethrough and bold). We greet you sincerely. CENTRAL BANK OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC Pablo D. Montero Darío C. Stefanelli Manager of Issuance of Regulations on behalf of Principal Manager of Issuance and Regulatory Applications ANNEX
In all cases, the validity of the presented identity document must be verified. Furthermore, precautions must be taken to prevent operations with persons presenting forged documents or documents that do not correspond to the presenters. These verifications also apply to non-financial companies issuing credit and/or purchase cards. B.C.R.A. VALID IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS Section 4. Verification linked to identity documents. Version: 6th COMMUNICATION “A” 8338 Validity: 02/10/2025 Page 1
ORDERED TEXT ORIGIN OF THE RULE OBSERVATIONS Section Point Paragraph Com. Point Paragraph 1. 1.1. A 2661 S/Com. A 2885, 5717 and 6924. 1.2. A 2885 S/Com. A 5717. 1.2.1. A 2661 1.1. 1.2.2. A 2661 1.2. 1.2.3. A 5717 Last A 6924 S/Com. A 8241. 2. 2.1. A 2661 S/Com. A 2885, 5717 and 6924. 2.2. A 2661 S/Com. A 2885, 5717 and 6924. 2.3. A 2661 S/Com. A 2885 and 5717. 2.4. A 6924 2.5. A 6924 3. A 5709 1. S/ Com. A 5728 and 6924. 4. A 5387 S/ Com. A 5717, 6709, 6924 and 8338. B.C.R.A. ORIGIN OF THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE ORDERED TEXT ON VALID IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS