ARQ offers 1% cashback on overseas spending
ARQ is offering a 1% cashback promotion, capped at USDc 1,000, for in-person spending abroad with its global card.
The ARQ digital platform is offering a cashback promotion for new users spending overseas. The offer provides 1% cashback, limited to USDc 1,000, on all purchases made with its global card outside Brazil for 30 days after opening an account. The promotion requires the specific coupon code 'PP1000' and is valid until today, August 31. The cashback is not valid for online purchases.
ARQ also claims to offer the lowest currency conversion fee on the market at just 0.5%. Account opening is 100% digital and includes a free global physical debit card.
How to register and claim the cashback
Opening an account with ARQ is a fully digital process. Prospective users must register via a specific link to get the free global card. They need to fill in the requested information and submit proof of identity. The account is reportedly activated within minutes.
To activate the cashback offer, users must go to the homepage, click the icon in the upper left corner, select 'Inserir código promocional', and enter the promotional code 'PP1000' within 72 hours of creating their account. After loading balance onto the card, they can use it for in-person purchases abroad within the first 30 days to earn the cashback.
Platform features and background
ARQ, formerly known as DolarApp, is described as a premium digital account for daily use in Brazil and abroad. The app allows users to convert Brazilian Reais into digital US dollars or euros, reportedly at the best market rate, enabling instant international payments and transfers.
Company reach and promotions
The company claims over 2 million users and operates in multiple countries including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil. It has engaged in notable marketing events, such as the 'DolarApp Experience' in São Paulo in December 2025, where iPhones and other electronics were sold at US prices. Another event, the 'ARQ Challenge' in June 2026, featured penalty shootouts against historical goalkeepers of the Brazilian national team, akin to a high-stakes fixtures challenge.
Registration via the specified link guarantees the free global physical debit card. The source report encourages readers to join its WhatsApp channel for immediate news updates, offering a direct line to its promotional stats.
