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UX Recommendations for Argentina

About this guide

This page will present some resources to help you to provide a better user experience for your customers in Argentina. The content is divided into three main sections, covering mandatory fields translations, field validation and checkout live suggestions.

If you are looking for an integration guide with mandatory parameters and examples, you can find it here:

Mandatory fields

Below you will find all the mandatory fields, as well the translations for both Field and Placeholder texts.

Personal information

FieldTranslationPlaceholder
Full Name
payment.name
Nombre y Apellido
Email
payment.email
Correo Electrónico
Phone number
payment.phone_number
TeléfonoFijo o Celular
Document
payment.document
Número del Documento

Credit and Debit Information

FieldTranslationPlaceholder
Cardholder Name
payment.creditcard.card_name
Nombre del titularComo en la tarjeta
Card Number
payment.creditcard.card_number
Número de tarjeta
Expiration Date
payment.creditcard.card_due_date
Fecha de expiraciónMM/AAAA
CVV
payment.creditcard.card_cvv
Código de seguridad (CVV)
Installments
payment.instalments
Cuotas

Billing Address Information

These fields are needed for credit and debit card transactions only.

FieldTranslationPlaceholder
Zipcode
payment.zipcode
Código postal
Country
payment.country
PaísSelecciona tu País
State
payment.state
ProvinciaSelecciona tu Provincia
City
payment.city
Ciudad
Address
payment.address
DirecciónCalle, Avenida o Otro
Street Number
payment.street_number
Número

Validation

Below you will find how to validate each mandatory field, preventing user errors and guaranteeing a correct payment processing in Argentina.

Personal information

Field name and parameterValidationsError messages
Email
payment.email
REGEX: ^[a-zA-Z0-9.!#$%&'*+/=?^_{\|}~-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9]\(?:[a-zA-Z0-9-]{0,61}[a-zA-Z0-9])?(?:\.[a-zA-Z0-9]\(?:[a-zA-Z0-9-]{0,61}[a-zA-Z0-9])?)*$Empty field:
Este campo es requerido

Invalid format:
Este correo electrónico parece estar incorrecto
Phone Number
payment.phone_number
Length of 10 digits, numeric only. This field is composed of two parts being it:
- Area code (2 to 4 digits)
- Phone number (4 to 6 digits)
Mask: XXXXXXXXXX
REGEX: ^[0-9]{10}$
Empty field:
Este campo es requerido

Invalid format:
Este teléfono no es válido
Document
payment.document
DNI: Length of 7 or 8 digits, numeric only.
Mask: 9.999.999 or 99.999.999
CUIT/CUIL/CDI: Length of 11 digits, numeric only.
Mask: 99-99999999-9
Empty field:
Este campo es requerido

Invalid format:
Este documento no es válido

Credit card information

Field name and parameterValidationsError messages
Credit card number
payment.creditcard.card_number
Masks:
  - AMEX: 9999 9999 9999 99999
  - Other Brands: 9999 9999 9999 9999

Regular Expression:
https://developer.ebanx.com/docs/resources/validation-rules/
Empty field:
Este campo es requerido

Invalid format:
Esta tarjeta no es válida
Expiration Date
payment.creditcard.card_due_date
Mask: 99/9999
REGEX: ^(0[1-9]|1[0-2])\/([0-9]{4})$
Empty field:
Este campo es requerido

Invalid format:
Esta fecha no es válida
CVV
payment.creditcard.card_cvv
AMEX: 4 digits, numeric only
Other Brands: 3 digits, numeric only
Empty field:
Este campo es requerido

Invalid format:
El código parece estar incompleto

Billing address information

Field name and parameterValidationsError messages
Zip Code
payment.zipcode
6-8 digits, consisting of the following parts:
- Position 1: single letter, identifying the State (provincia).
- Position 2 to 5: 4 numbers, identifying the the town or the city
- Position 6 to 8: 3 letters, identifying the side of a city block.
REGEX:[a-zA-Z]{1}[0-9]{4}[a-zA-Z]{3}
Empty field:
Este campo es requerido

Invalid format:
Este código postal parece estar incorrecto
State
payment.state
Buenos Aires
Santa Cruz
Chubut
Río Negro
Córdoba
Salta
Mendoza
La Pampa
Santiago del Estero
Santa Fé
Catamarca
Chaco
Neuquén
La Rioja
San Juan
Corrientes
Entre Ríos
San Luis
Formosa
Jujuy
Misiones
Tucumán
Tierra del Fuego e Islas del Atlántico Sur, Antártida e Ilhas do Atlântico Sul
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Empty field:
Este campo es requerido

Invalid format:
Esta provincia parece estar incorrecta

Validation snippets

You can use the following Javascript funcions to validate some of the mandatory fields requested in your checkout.

phone_number_validation.js
function validatePhoneNumber(phoneNumber){
const re = /^[0-9]{10}$/;
return re.test(String(phoneNumber));
}
zipcode_validation.js
function validateZipcode(zipcode){
const re = /[a-zA-Z]{1}[0-9]{4}[a-zA-Z]{3}/;
return re.test(String(zipcode));
}

Checkout recommendations

Below you will find live code examples, where you can view and test the checkout experience in this country. Also, you will find recommendations to offer a better experience for your customers.

Personal information

Preview
Informaciones personales
Todas las informaciones abajo son requeridas.

CUIT

Elije un documento

Live code editor
Instructions
  • These fields are required for any payment method in Argentina;
  • Use the document type ("tipo de documento") selector to provide the adequate masks for the customer;
  • If the customer provided this information in previous steps, you can reuse it to reduce friction.

Card information

Preview
Datos de la tarjeta
Todas las informaciones abajo son requeridas.

¿En cuántas cuotas deseas pagar?


Información de Cobro
Todas las informaciones abajo son requeridas, excepto "Informaciones Adicionales"

Opcional

Live code editor
Instructions
  • Be careful to show installment (Cuotas) options only for Credit Card payments, since they are not available for Debit Card payments
  • Offer a tooltip explaining CVV: "Código de 3 números situado en el reverso de la tarjeta. En las tarjetas AMEX, el código es de 4 números se sitúa en la frente de la tarjeta"

Payment method selection

Payment method selection

Instructions
  • Present all payment methods clearly
  • Make the selector, being it a card or a radio list, to look clickable
  • You can use icons to make each payment method more recognizable
  • Since many credit card brands are available in Argentina, you can choose to show them partially in the payment selection, and show them fully when the customer chooses this payment method

Credit card selection

Credt card

Instructions
  • Use terminologies that are familiar to the user (check Mandatory Fields above)
  • You can use a clear call to action to reinforce the method selection
  • If using Installments (Cuotas), it can be interesting to show it together with the total amount (Check Total Order Amount)
  • Since many credit card brands are available in Argentina, you can choose to show them partially in the payment selection, and show them fully when the customer chooses this payment method

Debit card selection

Debit card

Instructions
  • Use terminologies that are familiar to the user (check Mandatory Fields above)
  • You can use a clear call to action to reinforce the method selection
  • Please note that installments are not available for debit card payments

Billeteiras digitales selection

Multiple E-walletsA single e-wallet
Billeteiras digitalesBilleteiras digitales2
Instructions
  • You can offer a short explanation when the payment method is selected.
  • You can use a clear call to action to reinforce the method selection.
  • If you have a single e-wallet available, you can make the experience more fluid by showing the ewallet name and logo
  • If you have more than one e-wallet, you can group them into the same group as "Billeteras Digitales", showing their brands and offering a selection inside the payment method

Efectivo selection

RapiPagoPagoFacilOtros cupones
RapipagoPagoFacilOtros cupones
Instructions
  • You can offer a short explanation when the payment method is selected.
  • You can use a clear call to action to reinforce the method selection.
  • Since different places are available for the customer to pay, three additional options are displayed.
  • In "Otros Cupones", a short disclaimer needs to be shown, explaining what places are available to pay.

Total order amount

RegularFree shipping
Total amount description - RegularTotal amount description - Free shipping
Instructions
  • Always show values clearly, such as shipping taxes and installment number, preventing surprises
  • In Argentina, the customer is subject to 2 different taxes, being "IVA" and "Imposto País". If you have any questions, please refer to your account manager or business development representative.
  • It's important to show any additional amount to the customer. When presenting the taxes, you need to offer a short explanation on them:
    • IVA: "Note que en base a Ley N 24.430 se agrega un 21% de IVA al valor de esta compra"
    • Imposto País: "Según la Ley 27.541 y el decreto 99/2019, puede incluir un porcentaje de 8% o 30% sobre el valor de la transacción en pesos, dependiendo del tipo de bienes / servicios adquiridos."
    • Ganancias: "Note que en base a la General Resolution RG 4815/2020 se agregará un 35% de Ganancias al valor de esta compra."
    • IIBB: "Note que, en base a la reglamentación del Impuesto a los Ingresos Brutos, se puede incluir un porcentaje variable entre 1% e 13.2% sobre el valor de la transacción en pesos, dependiendo del tipo de bienes / servicios adquiridos y su provincia."
  • When dealing with different currencies, pay attention to how you present the difference between then. Also, if possible present exchange rate ("Tipo de Cambio") to the customer.
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