Online casinos with Mercado Pago in Argentina 2026: how to deposit and withdraw in pesos and which operators accept it

The short answer

Yes, you can play at an online casino with Mercado Pago in Argentina, as long as the operator holds a licence from your province. Authorised casinos (.bet.ar domain) accept Mercado Pago as a direct payment in the cashier or by transfer to a CVU (the virtual account number used by digital wallets) in the company's name; the deposit arrives within minutes and the withdrawal comes back to your Mercado Pago account or CVU within hours or up to 2 business days. [VERIFICAR per casino] As of 22 September 2026 we are confirming with a real account which licensed operators integrate it; the list above is completed from our database. And a warning: "casinos" that operate through WhatsApp or Telegram and ask for Mercado Pago transfers have no licence and are almost always a scam.

Provincially licensed casinos and Mercado Pago

| Operator | Licence | Direct Mercado Pago | Transfer to CVU | Withdrawal to Mercado Pago | Status | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Betano | CABA and Provincia de Buenos Aires | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | Being tested | | Betsson | CABA, Provincia de Buenos Aires and Córdoba | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | Being tested | | bplay | CABA and Provincia de Buenos Aires | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | Being tested | | Codere | CABA and Mendoza | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | Being tested | | bet365 | Provincia de Buenos Aires | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | Being tested | | BetWarrior | CABA and Provincia de Buenos Aires | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | Being tested | | Casino Buenos Aires Online | CABA | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | Being tested | | Casino Magic Online | Neuquén | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | Being tested | | Casino Club Online | Río Negro and Chubut | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | Being tested | | Tucu Apuestas | Tucumán | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | [VERIFICAR] | Being tested |

The "Direct Mercado Pago" column shows whether the cashier opens the Mercado Pago app (or displays a QR code) or whether the casino only publishes a CVU to transfer to. In practice the result is the same, pesos credited within minutes, but a direct payment avoids alias mistakes and keeps the receipt inside the casino. We do not list casinos without a provincial licence: they do not accept Mercado Pago directly, and the middlemen who offer to "top them up" are a major source of scams.

Why Mercado Pago is the most used method at Argentine casinos

It is the wallet with the most users in the country, and almost everyone has it on their phone. For a provincially licensed casino it is just another way to get paid: you pay from the app with your balance, the linked card or money in an interest-bearing account, and the money arrives in pesos, with no conversion. For withdrawals it is the most convenient route: the operator transfers to your CVU and the balance is ready to spend or move to your bank. The other reason is regulatory: licensed operators must pay out to an account in the player's name, and Mercado Pago meets that requirement because every account is linked to a CUIT or CUIL (Argentine tax identification numbers).

How to deposit with Mercado Pago, step by step

1. Sign up and verify your identity. Licensed operators ask for your DNI (Argentine national identity document) and check your address. Without verification, some do not even open the cashier.
2. Go to the cashier and choose Mercado Pago (or "transfer" if the casino only shows a CVU).
3. Enter the amount. Respect the casino's minimum ([VERIFICAR per casino]; in the licensed market it is usually between ARS 1,000 and ARS 5,000).
4. Confirm in the app. Scan the QR code or open Mercado Pago from the link, check that the payee is the operating company and confirm.
5. If it is a transfer to a CVU, copy the casino's alias or CVU and transfer from Mercado Pago. The account holder must be the company, never a person.
6. Wait for it to be credited. It is usually instant; if it takes more than an hour, contact the chat with the receipt.

How to withdraw to Mercado Pago, step by step

1. Verify your identity before requesting the withdrawal. DNI and sometimes proof of address; without them the withdrawal is held.
2. In the cashier choose Mercado Pago or transfer and enter your CVU or alias. The account must be in your own name: operators reject third-party accounts.
3. Note the time of the request. In each review we publish how long ours took, with a screenshot.
4. Check the withholding. In the Provincia de Buenos Aires, since September 2026, the operator withholds 2% of online betting winnings. [VERIFICAR] If the amount that arrives is slightly lower, it is not a mistake.

Limits, times and fees

| Item | Situation (figures as of September 2026) | |---|---| | Minimum deposit | Set by each casino; in the licensed market usually between ARS 1,000 and ARS 5,000 [VERIFICAR per casino] | | Mercado Pago transfer limit | Depends on your account's verification level [VERIFICAR current limits] | | Deposit time | Instant to minutes [VERIFICAR per casino] | | Withdrawal time | Hours to 2 business days, plus verification for the first one [VERIFICAR per casino] | | Mercado Pago fee to the user | Free for transfers or paying with balance | | Casino fee | Usually free on deposits; some charge on withdrawals [VERIFICAR per casino] | | National tax on deposits | Withheld by the operator and paid to ARCA (Argentina's federal tax agency); general rate of 5% on the net deposit [VERIFICAR current rate] | | Withholding on winnings | Provincia de Buenos Aires: 2% since September 2026 [VERIFICAR]; other provinces: [VERIFICAR] |

If you deposit ARS 10,000 with a licensed operator, you will probably see slightly less credited because of the national withholding. That is the cost of playing in the legal market, and it is what pays for there being a regulator. The tax guide explains each rate with dates.

Mercado Pago and the other wallets

If you do not use Mercado Pago, almost everything above applies to Ualá, Naranja X and other digital wallets with a CVU: you deposit by instant transfer and receive withdrawals the same way. Bank transfer by CBU (the standard bank account number) is the classic alternative and the one many operators require for large withdrawals, and a debit card works for deposits but usually not for withdrawals. Credit cards are restricted for online betting in Argentina. [VERIFICAR current BCRA rule]

Common problems and how to solve them

| Problem | Usual cause | What to do | |---|---|---| | The deposit has not been credited | Alias copied wrongly or processor delay | Wait an hour; then contact the casino chat with the Mercado Pago receipt | | The casino rejects my CVU | The account is not in your name or the CUIL does not match the registered DNI | Use your own account; if it is yours, send a screenshot of the CVU from the app | | The withdrawal is "under review" | Identity verification pending, or withdrawal of bonus winnings with incomplete wagering | Complete verification; check your wagering progress | | Less money arrived than I withdrew | Provincial withholding on winnings or a casino fee | Ask the chat for a breakdown; the Provincia de Buenos Aires withholding is 2% [VERIFICAR] | | I was asked to transfer to a person | It is not a licensed casino | Do not transfer; read the scams guide |

How to tell whether a casino that accepts Mercado Pago is licensed

1. The domain ends in .bet.ar.
2. The payee in Mercado Pago is a company, not a person.
3. The site asks for your DNI and address when you sign up.
4. The operator appears on the official list of your province's regulator. The province guide tells you which one it is, and the guide on how to tell whether a casino is licensed explains it step by step.

Tax: what the operator withholds (figures as of September 2026)

• National indirect tax on deposits: general rate of 5% on the net deposit, with a range by type of game; the operator withholds it and pays it to ARCA. [VERIFICAR current rate]
• Withholding on winnings in the Provincia de Buenos Aires: 2% since September 2026. [VERIFICAR]
• There is a bill to raise the national rate to 10%. [VERIFICAR status]

The figures change; that is why they carry dates. If you read an undated number on another site, be wary.