ARGENTINA · PAYMENTS
Getnet, the payments arm of Spanish bank Santander, plans to bring card payments for machines without staff to Argentina. The plan comes from a partnership with Nayax, a global payments platform, announced at the end of September 2026.
Argentina is on the list, but only after Chile and with no start date. The release does not mention oil company YPF, carmaker Tesla or rival payments firm Mercado Pago.
Key Facts
- Power Index Argentina ranks 4th of 14 in The Rio Times Latin America Power Index, with 60.2 points (November 2026 edition).
- The deal Getnet, Santander’s payments arm, partnered with Nayax, a global unattended-payments firm.
- The target Vending machines, electric-car chargers and self-service kiosks that take cards without staff.
- Argentina It is named for a gradual rollout after Chile, with no date given.
- Not mentioned YPF, Tesla or Mercado Pago.
What Happened
Getnet and Nayax announced the deal in a press release dated 30 September 2026. They said operators of vending machines, electric-vehicle chargers and self-service kiosks will be able to accept cashless payments.
The companies said rollout starts in Chile within weeks, then Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina step by step. Fabrice Mendez, Getnet’s global head of partnerships, called Nayax a recognised world leader in unattended commerce.
What Is Not Known
The release names no Argentine partner, date or price. It also does not mention YPF, Tesla or Mercado Pago.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Unattended Payments?
Card, QR or phone payments at machines with no cashier, such as vending machines and car chargers. Argentina is named for a gradual rollout after Chile.
When Will Getnet Launch in Argentina?
The companies gave no date. They said Chile comes first, followed gradually by Argentina and other markets.
Sources: Getnet and Nayax, press release, 30 September 2026 (santander.com).
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