Gift Card That Works Both in the US and Argentina: The Complete Guide

Have team members or clients spread across the US and Argentina? You're not alone.

Many companies operate globally today—but when sending rewards or thank-you gifts, complications arise quickly. Most US or Argentinian gift cards only work locally, and are tied to their currencies (USD vs. ARS), merchants, or payment systems.

For example, a US Amazon gift card won't work on Amazon in Argentina, and many Argentinian brand cards can't be redeemed stateside.

The challenge: Finding one gift card that recipients in both the US and Argentina can use seamlessly. This guide breaks down why most merchant-specific gift cards fail across borders—and spotlights solutions like the​ Toasty Choice Card—that make US-Argentina rewards easier than ever.

Global Gift Card Limitations

Gift cards rank among the top ways to reward employees and customers worldwide—but few manage international redemptions effectively. Most US or Argentinian cards remain region-locked, issued in local currencies (USD vs. ARS), and limited by brand policies or payment networks.

For example, American-issued cards stick to USD and US merchants like Amazon.com, while Argentinian gift cards use ARS through local gateways. A US prepaid Visa often fails on Argentinian sites, and an Argentinian Columbia card won't redeem at Columbia in the US.

Key Challenges​

• Currency Restrictions: US cards operate in USD, Argentinian ones in ARS—leading to conversion issues and merchant rejections.

• Payment Network Limitations: Many Argentinian cards favor local gateways that don't work internationally.

• Brand and Licensing Barriers: Global brands run separate programs by region, limiting redemption to .com or .ar sites only.

• Digital Compliance Requirements: Cross-border cards trigger varying KYC/AML checks between US and Argentinian regulations.

• Fulfillment Issues: Physical cards face shipping delays, customs holds, or activation blocks across borders.

A cross-border gift card should handle both USD and ARS, either through auto-conversion at redemption or by letting recipients choose their local currency and region.

This ensures someone in New York and another in Buenos Aires both redeem for brands that actually work locally.

2.  Global Catalog

3. Digital Delivery

Best Gift Card Options for the US and Argentina

Why it's ideal for US-Argentina gifting

• Works seamlessly across 90+ countries, including both the US and Argentina.

• Recipients choose from extensive brand catalogs—local favorites plus international options.

• Automatically handles currency and brand localization for region-specific choices.

• Delivered instantly via email—no printing, shipping, or manual distribution needed.

• Completely fee-free for both senders and recipients.

💡 Example: An HR manager in New York and a sales lead in Buenos Aires both receive a Toasty Choice Card. Each redeems instantly with local merchants in their own currency—no separate US- or Argentina-specific rewards required.

Here are some available redemption options for Argentina (subject to change):

• 47 Street
• Adriana Costantini
• Akiabara
• ALOT
• Amphora
• Aral Sports
• Arredo
• Atomik
• Ay Not Dead
• Ayres
• Babycottons
• Bensimon
• Bolivia
• Bowen
• Bras and Panties
• Buke Golf
• Burgues
• Calvin Klein
• Caro Cuore
• Casa - Chic
• Cebra
• Cheeky
• Columbia
• Como Quieres
• Complot
• Coppel
• Corium
• Cortez
• Dandy
• Delsey
• Desiderata
• Devre
• Divina
• Educando
• El Mundo del Juguete
• Elementos Esenciales
• Equus
• Etam
• Flume
• Herencia Custom Garage
• Hoem Colelction
• Infinit
• Isadora
• La Madrilena
• Label 99
• Lacoste
• LOF
• Lucerna
• Mancini
• Markova
• New Balance
• Owoko
• Paruolo
• Penguin
• Planeta BB
• Romoli
• Sarkany
• Simones
• Swatch
• Sweet
• Ted Bodin
• Tommy Hilfiger
• Uber
• Uma
• Valenti
• Via Uno
• Zhoue

For the most up-to-date catalog, view our global catalog here.

2. Swype Global Virtual MasterCard

Toasty also provides the Swype Global Virtual MasterCard as an alternative, usable across multiple regions including the US and Argentina.

This prepaid card offers flexible spending at millions of online and in-store merchants in both markets, anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

Keep in mind non-USD transactions include fees—ideal as a supplement rather than primary gifting solution for high-volume programs.

For full details on fees, restrictions, and usage, see this Swype Global Virtual Mastercard guide.​

How to Send US-Argentina Gift Cards via Toasty

1. Sign up

Set values in USD; the platform automatically handles DKK conversion for Argentinian recipients.

3. Customize the experience

Add your logo, brand colors, and personal message to create unique, on-brand rewards.

4. Upload your recipients

Import US- and Argentina-based recipients manually or via CSV upload.

5. Send digitally

Choose instant delivery or schedule sends for a future date.

6. Track delivery

Monitor delivery through platform reporting.

FAQs

Can the same gift card work in both the US and Argentina?

Toasty Choice Cards and a few international prepaid cards work seamlessly in both the US and Argentina. Most single-brand or local cards work in either market—but not across both.

Do US Amazon gift cards work on Amazon in Argentina?

No—Amazon gift cards are region-locked. US cards only work on Amazon.com.

Are Toasty gift cards fee-free?

Toasty remains completely fee-free for both senders and recipients.

Can I send digital gift cards to both US and Argentina recipients in one order?

Yes—send to both countries simultaneously. Toasty auto-converts currencies: fund in USD, Argentinian recipients see seamless ARS equivalents.

How fast is the gift card delivery?

Instant—recipients get their digital card via email within seconds.

Do recipients need an account to redeem?

No account needed. They simply click the email link to browse brands and redeem immediately.

What's the minimum order size?