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The Cuban Peso
is the currency in Cuba.
Convertible Peso (CUC; symbol CUC$) = 100 centavos.
Notes are in CUC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5.
Coins are in: CUC$1, and 20, 5, 2 and 1 centavos.
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Cuban Money and Cuban Banks

The Peso is the official currency of Cuba. Convertible Peso (CUC; symbol CUC$) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of CUC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of CUC$1, and 20, 5, 2 and 1 centavos. For an instant online currency exchange rate click here.
Peso Exchange Rate Indicators as of June 2007

1 Australian Dollar -	0.89 Peso
1 British Pound -	2.05 Peso
1 Canadian Dollar -	0.93 Peso
1 Euro -	1.37 Peso
1 Swiss Franc -	0.83 Peso
1 US Dollar -	1.36 Peso

Currency Exchange in Cuba

Money should be exchanged at state-run ECAs (cheaper than banks) or international air- and seaports. Dollars attract a 10% surcharge on top of the normal commission (US citizens should bring Euros to exchange). All local currency must be exchanged again before leaving the country. Card transactions attract a surcharge.

Credit & Debit Cards: MasterCard and Visa are increasingly accepted, provided they are not issued by a US bank, or a bank with links to the USA, but hefty fees are often added. ATMs are still rare, but cash can be obtained in banks with non-US Visa credit and Visa debit cards. Cirrus/Maestro is not accepted.

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Banks in Cuba

Bank of Cuba in Cuba

HSBC Bank in Cuba

Cuban Commercial Bank in Cuba

Other High Street Banks in Cuba

Online Banks in Cuba

Traveller Cheques: US Dollar, Pounds Sterling and other major currencies are accepted; US Dollar cheques issued by US banks are not accepted. It is recommended to take cheques in a currency other than US Dollars.

Banking Hours in Cuba: Mon-Fri 0830-1200 and 1330-1500, Sat 0830-1030. Hours may vary and banks may be open all day in larger cities.

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Useful Travel Money Saving Tips

Travel Insurance: Buy your travel insurance for Cuba direct from an Insurance Company than your travel agent. Click on Travel Insurance Companies in Canada to compare and buy cheap travel insurance.

Mobile Phone Calls: Avoid mobile roaming charges, with an international SIM card for Cuba. Receive FREE incoming and call Canada for less by clicking here.

International Phone Cards: International calling cards for Cuba can save you lots of money when calling home from Cuba.

Credit and Debit Cards: Choosing the best credit or debit card to use on holiday can make a big difference.

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