Argentina bank branch network shrinks 14.5% since 2019 as digital adoption accelerates

Argentina's bank branch count fell by 672 (14.5%) since 2019, with 229 closures in the last year, driven by a shift to online banking (90% of transactions) and new customer acquisition via digital channels (80%). Large mergers also contributed. This reflects structural change in the financial sector, reducing physical footprint but not necessarily indicating systemic stress.