Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of July 9, 2026, from the General Directorate of the General Treasury of Social Security |
|---|---|
| Publication in BOE | July 22, 2026 |
| Entry into force | August 1, 2026 |
| Affected entity | Bank of the Argentine Nation, Branch in Spain (NRBE 0169) |
| Income Register | Income Section, no. 32 |
| Payments Register | Payments Section, no. 176 |
| Collaborator since | 1987 |
| Category | Social Security |
| Year | 2026 |
If your company or management firm used the Bank of the Argentine Nation to domicile payments to Social Security or receive benefits, you have less than two weeks from the publication of this resolution to act. The Resolution of July 9, 2026 from the General Treasury of Social Security agrees to the definitive cessation of this entity as a collaborator, effective August 1, 2026.
The cessation occurs at the request of the entity itself, which submitted its application on June 22, 2026. It had been operating as a collaborator since 1987, registered in the Collaborators Register in both the Income Section (no. 32) and the Payments Section (no. 176).
What does this regulation establish?
The General Treasury of Social Security agrees to the cessation of the Bank of the Argentine Nation, Branch in Spain, as a collaborating entity in two key functions of the system:
- Collection of resources: the bank will stop accepting the receipt of social contributions and other system resources.
- Payment of obligations: the bank will stop processing the payment of benefits and other Social Security payment obligations.
Despite the cessation, the entity maintains residual obligations that it must fulfill:
- Report all operations carried out until the date of cessation.
- Deposit the amounts collected that are still pending settlement.
- Handle benefit reversals that were pending at the time of cessation.
These residual obligations ensure that ongoing operations are not left unresolved, but do not allow new operations to begin as of August 1, 2026.
Economic and operational impact
The direct impact on affected companies and citizens is primarily operational: there are no economic sanctions resulting from this cessation for users, but there is a real risk of impact on Social Security payments if action is not taken in time.
If a company has its social contribution payments domiciled at the Bank of the Argentine Nation and does not change entities before August 1, 2026, the charges may not be processed correctly. This can result in:
- Delays in the payment of contributions, with the surcharges and interest established by Social Security regulations for late payment.
- Problems in receiving benefits if the bank was the payment channel.
- Need for subsequent regularization, with additional administrative cost for the company or management firm.
The time available from publication in the BOE (July 22, 2026) until entry into force (August 1, 2026) is only 10 days. The urgency is maximum for those operating with this entity.
Who does it affect?
- Companies and self-employed workers who had their Social Security contributions domiciled at the Bank of the Argentine Nation, Branch in Spain.
- Citizens who received Social Security benefits (pensions, unemployment, temporary disability, etc.) through this entity.
- Management firms and advisory services that managed Social Security procedures for their clients using this bank as a collaborating entity.
- Companies with links to Argentina that, for operational or banking relationship reasons, channeled their Social Security obligations through the Spanish branch of this bank.
Practical example
A company with workers in Spain that had its monthly social contribution payments domiciled at the Bank of the Argentine Nation (NRBE 0169) receives notification of this cessation. If it does not act before August 1, 2026, the charge for August will not be processed through that entity, as the bank will have ceased to be a collaborator.
The practical result: the August contribution may not reach the General Treasury on time, which would generate a shortfall in the payment of fees. The company will have to go to Social Security to regularize the situation and pay the corresponding surcharges for late payment, in addition to managing the change of domiciliation to another authorized bank.
The solution is simple but urgent: change the domiciliation to any other financial entity that appears on the list of collaborators authorized by the General Treasury of Social Security, before August 1, 2026.
What should companies do now?
- Verify if you operate with the Bank of the Argentine Nation (NRBE 0169): check if your company has contributions domiciled or receives benefits through this entity. Consult with your management firm if you are unsure.
- Select a new authorized collaborating entity: contact any bank on the list of collaborating entities of the General Treasury of Social Security and process the change of domiciliation.
- Execute the change before August 1, 2026: the deadline is very tight. Prioritize this management this week to prevent August payment from being unprocessed.
- Confirm pending operations: if you have ongoing operations (reversals, pending settlements), verify with the bank the status of each one, as the entity maintains residual settlement obligations after cessation.
- Inform your management firm or advisory service: if you outsource payroll and contribution management, pass this information immediately so they can act on your behalf before the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Bank of the Argentine Nation stop operating with Social Security?
The cessation is effective on August 1, 2026, according to the Resolution of July 9, 2026 from the General Treasury of Social Security. The resolution was published in the BOE on July 22, 2026, leaving only 10 days to act.
What happens with payments or benefits that were domiciled at the Bank of the Argentine Nation?
As of August 1, 2026, the bank will not be able to process new operations as a collaborating entity. However, it maintains residual obligations: it must report all operations carried out, deposit the amounts collected pending settlement, and handle benefit reversals in progress. For new operations, you must change to another authorized bank.
Why has the Bank of the Argentine Nation ceased as a collaborating entity?
The cessation occurs at the request of the entity itself, which submitted its request on June 22, 2026. The entity had been operating as a collaborator since 1987, registered in the Income Section (no. 32) and in the Payments Section (no. 176) of the Collaborators Register.
How do I know if my company used the Bank of the Argentine Nation for Social Security procedures?
You can identify it by the NRBE code 0169. Review your contribution receipts or banking domiciliation data in the Social Security RED system, or consult directly with your management firm or labor advisory service.
What bank can I use now to pay my Social Security contributions?
Any financial entity that appears on the official list of authorized collaborating entities by the General Treasury of Social Security. You can consult the updated list on the Social Security electronic headquarters or request it directly at your TGSS office.
Official source
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Notice: This article is merely informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-16005