Credit cards and debit cards issued by U.S. banks cannot be used in Cuba . Please keep this in mind as you prepare for your program. Be sure to bring a ...

It is possible to bring traveler's checks to Cuba. However, they can only be cashed in very specific hotels in Havana. Traveler's checks used in Cuba are not insured, thus losing ...

The currency for foreigners to use in Cuba is the Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC). As of 2004, U.S. Dollars are no longer accepted and can’t be used during your visit. ...

Cuba operates on a dual-economy, which means that foreigners use one currency (CUC’s), while Cubans use Cuban pesos, which are also called Moneda Nacional (CUP). Foreigners are not supposed to change ...

Cuban currency is not part of the international currency exchange. Therefore, you will be unable to buy or sell it anywhere but in Cuba.

Yes. A 10-12% commission is charged for exchanging U.S. dollars within Cuba. Other currencies are not charged this fee. Therefore, American citizens should covert their U.S. dollars into Euros ...

Yes. Once in Cuba, the airport, tourist hotels, banks and official exchange bureaus operated by CADECA can exchange currency for you. Banks are usually open from 8am to 3pm, Monday-Friday. Hotels ...

In March 2011, the CUC was re-valued to be equal to the U.S. Dollar at a 1:1 ratio. This exchange rate is subject to change at any time and for the ...

Due to the difficulty of using credit cards or traveler’s checks, it will be necessary to bring enough cash with you for the duration of your stay in Cuba. How much ...

It is possible to wire money to Cuba, but it should not be something you can rely upon doing quickly or easily. The amount of money which can be sent from ...