Argentina

Argentina has no explicit legal rule for the validity period of Giftcards. Under the Civil and Commercial Code, a general limitation period of three years applies. In practice, companies set their own validity periods, which must be clearly stated.

Under Argentine consumer protection law, there is generally no entitlement to a refund for expired Giftcards. However, consumers have a right to transparency and must be clearly informed about expiry dates.

In Argentina, Giftcards are commonly offered by large retail chains and online platforms. Sales are subject to e-commerce rules and consumer protection requirements. Digital Giftcards must include a traceable electronic transaction record.

Giftcards in Argentina are subject to VAT (IVA). Tax is due when the Giftcard is redeemed. There is no separate statutory regime for single-purpose or multi-purpose Giftcards, but taxation follows the principle of actual delivery of goods or services.