Currency
The national currency in Cuba is the Cuban Peso (CUP). The Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) also circulates, used as a medium of exchange for foreign currencies at officially established exchange rates.
Tips for the traveller:
•At the airports there are 24-hour exchange offices (CADECAS), we suggest that when you arrive in Cuba, change your money to CUC before leaving the airport.
•Always change in CADECA (official exchange houses) or in Banks, avoid changing with people not authorized for these purposes.
• In Cuba you can change the following currencies: Canadian dollar, British pound, Mexican peso, Swiss franc, euro, Danish crown, Norwegian crown, Swedish crown, Japanese yen, Cuban peso and United States dollar. Read more...
There is also the Banks and ATM network where you can carry out different operations.
Ave. de la Libertad No.33, La Caridad
Ave. de los Mártires No.27 La Vigía
Ave. Finlay, Edificio 12 plantas
Ave. Principal, Rpto. Lenin
Calle A s/n, Julio Antonio Mella
Calle A s/n, esq. 16, Previsora
Cisneros No.224
Plaza de los Trabajadores
República No.261
República No.294
República No.577
• The CUCs are not valid or changeable outside of Cuban territory. On leaving the country, you can change your surplus money to euros or dollars again. If it is in dollars, the 10% tax does not apply – There is no fee for leaving the airport.
•VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards are accepted as long as they have not been issued by US banks or their subsidiaries. With both cards you can withdraw money in Banks, CADECAS and ATMs. Note that: If the branch of the card issuing Bank in your country is from a United States bank, your card will NOT be accepted.
•Travelers Checks are not exchanged.
For further information, please access the following site: http://www.banco-metropolitano.com.cu