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Prosegur Cash launches pioneering bitcoin exchange service in El Salvador
The launch of bitcoin exchange services in El Salvador supports the country’s national strategy for widespread criptocurrency adoption, while consolidating Prosegur as a leader in digital asset infrastructure.
Madrid/San Salvador, June 2025. – Prosegur Cash, through its currency exchange subsidiary Prosegur Change, has launched a bitcoin-to-cash exchange service at El Salvador’s San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez International Airport. The service is now available at both of its airport branches, offering arriving travelers a fast, simple, and secure way to convert bitcoin into US dollars.
This launch aligns with El Salvador’s broader efforts to mainstream bitcoin usage and deepen the role of digital assets in its economy. It also marks a significant step forward for Prosegur Change in its mission to become a global benchmark for digital asset and foreign currency exchange services.
The exchange service is powered by Minos Global, a Spanish company in which Prosegur Cash holds a stake. All operations are fully secured by the Prosegur Group’s advanced infrastructure, ensuring top-tier standards in both physical protection and digital asset management.
“Our goal is to offer users convenient and secure services that meet the evolving needs of today’s travelers,” said José Ángel Fernández Freire, Innovation Director at Prosegur Cash. “With this launch in El Salvador, we’re providing a first-of-its-kind experience: seamless, on-the-spot Bitcoin-to-dollar exchanges at the country’s main point of entry. All transactions are protected and verified through Prosegur Crypto, our institutional digital asset custody platform,” he added.
El Salvador is one of the first nations in the world to allow travelers to convert cryptocurrencies into cash at its main airport. “This represents a new chapter in the travel experience,” said David Salas, General Manager of Prosegur Cash in Costa Rica. “Through our Prosegur Change branches, we’re not only simplifying access to cash from Bitcoin, but we’re doing it with the highest levels of trust and security. El Salvador continues to lead the way in financial innovation.”
The initiative comes as the country maintains a strong commitment to bitcoin as part of its national financial policy. El Salvador currently holds approximately 6,173 bitcoins, valued at over $641 million, and has hosted numerous international conferences focused on cryptocurrencies and blockchain. As a result, it has positioned itself as a prominent hub for dialogue and development in digital finance.