{"id":753790,"date":"2019-07-01T01:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T05:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?page_id=753790"},"modified":"2026-04-14T22:31:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T02:31:45","slug":"send-money-to-cuba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/send-money-internationally\/send-money-to-cuba","title":{"rendered":"How to send money to Cuba from Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Despite the fact that the Canadian government <a href=\"https:\/\/www.international.gc.ca\/world-monde\/international_relations-relations_internationales\/sanctions\/current-actuelles.aspx?lang=eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has not imposed sanctions against Cuba<\/a>, the island nation\u2019s political relationship with its neighbour, the United States, makes it difficult to trade with and send money to. But not to worry! It\u2019s possible to send money to Cuba through a bank, money transfer service provider or the AIS card program.<\/p><h3>Load funds onto an AIS card<\/h3><p>Cuban-based commercial corporation, Fincimex, used to issue American International Service (AIS) cards, which could be loaded with USD, euros or Cuban pesos (CUP) and used to pay for purchases in CUP across Cuba. There are 3 types of AIS cards in circulation:<\/p><ul><li><strong>AIS Card (blue colour).<\/strong> Can be used to pay for CUP purchases and to withdraw CUP from ATM machines, banks and CADECAs (foreign exchange offices). Cannot be used to pay for purchases in foreign currency.<\/li><li><strong>AIS USD Card (green colour). <\/strong>Can be used to pay for Cuban purchases in CUP or foreign currency. Cardholders can also withdraw CUP from ATM machines, banks and CADECAs (foreign exchange offices)<\/li><li><strong>AIS Card Without Cash (blue colour). <\/strong>Can be used to pay for CUP purchases, but cardholders cannot withdraw CUP from ATM machines, banks or CADECAs (foreign exchange offices).<\/li><\/ul><p>In 2021, Fincimex stopped issuing new cards due to the US government\u2019s regulatory crackdowns on remittances. However, existing cardholders could continue to use their AIS cards as usual.<\/p><p>The AIS card website has been down for maintenance since November 2021. Prior to then, senders could go online to deposit funds in USD or EUR onto AIS cards. Funds would appear within 5 business days. Up to 3,000 CUC ($3,000 USD) could be sent per quarter. Senders would have to provide additional information to send more money.<\/p><p>Getting an AIS card was relatively simple. Applicants had to provide AIS with their recipient\u2019s full name, address and local identification number. A card would then be mailed to a FINCIMEX office close to the recipient\u2019s home in Cuba, and they would go in person to pick it up.<\/p><p>It took 25 business days for cards to arrive in Havana and 45 business days for other destinations. Recipients were not notified when the card arrived. They had to plan to pick it up either 25 or 45 business days after the date the card request was approved.<\/p><h3>Use a private money transfer service<\/h3><p>There are a several dedicated money transfer services in Canada that will allow you to send money to Cuba. But you should do your homework to make sure you trust the service you choose to use.<\/p><h4>Duales<\/h4><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s\"><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><strong>Accepts many payment methods<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s\"><ul class=\"list-13\"><li><strong>Minimum $50 USD transfer amount<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s\"><\/div><\/div>Duales is a privately-owned Canadian corporation established in 1994 that lets users send any amount at or over $50 USD to recipient\u2019s homes (as cash) or directly their bank accounts. Senders have a variety of payment options including credit, debit, email money transfers, international money orders and bank drafts. Funds arrive in 1-2 business days for delivery to recipients\u2019 homes or 1 business day for direct deposit.<p>Users can send money online or via Duales\u2019s mobile app (available for iOS and Android). Fees range from $6-$8 USD per $100 sent, depending on the type of transfer and whether you\u2019re sending through Duales\u2019s online platform or mobile app. As of the time of writing, the company has not been reviewed on Trustpilot. But it has earned 4.40 out of 5 stars on REVIEWS.io based on more than 900 reviews.<\/p><h4>Enviodinero<\/h4><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s\"><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><strong>Lots of options for receiving funds<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s\"><ul class=\"list-13\"><li><strong>Transfer process can be complex<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s\"><\/div><\/div>Canadian-based Enviodinero also allows transfers to Cuba with several options for receiving funds: mobile top up, deposit onto the recipient\u2019s AIS card, deposit into the recipient\u2019s Banco Metropolitano S.A. bank account or cash pickup in either CUC or CUP at a Banco Metropolitano S.A. branch. Funds are generally available on AIS cards within 24-48 hours, although an Express Service is available that is supposed to deposit funds within a few hours (conditions apply).<p>As of the time of writing, there aren\u2019t many customer reviews of Enviodinero available online. The company has around 10 reviews on Trustpilot with an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars. Complaints typically concern the administrative complexity of sending transfers and the website being down frequently. If you decide to check out Enviodinero, you should do so cautiously.<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><ul class=\"list-3\"><li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> Carefully researching money transfers services before sending funds can save you time and money. Pay attention to customers reviews, and carefully review transaction terms and details before moving ahead with any transfer. If you suspect a company may be a scam, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca\/report-signalez-eng.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre<\/a>. If you\u2019ve actually lost money due to a scam, contact your local police as well.<\/li><\/ul><\/article><\/p><h3>Send money through your bank: Wire transfers and online banking<\/h3><p>Not all of Canada\u2019s major banks support international wire transfers to Cuba. For those that do, you could be looking at fees ranging from $15-$50+ per transfer. And it\u2019s possible to transfer to Cuba through online banking if you have an account with RBC.<\/p><p>We reached out to Canada\u2019s \u201cBig Five Banks\u201d to verify what options are available for sending money to Cuba. The table below summarizes our findings. (Note that this information is current as of <strong>August 2, 2021<\/strong>. Service availability can change, so you should check with your bank or credit union to find out exactly what options are available to you now.)<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th><\/th><th style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/02\/td-featured.jpg\" alt=\"TD Canada Trust bank logo\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-763590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/02\/td-featured.jpg?fit=90 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>TD Canada Trust<\/p><\/th><th style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/CIBCLogo_Supplied_150x150.jpg\" alt=\"CIBC logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-823674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/CIBCLogo_Supplied_150x150.jpg?fit=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" loading=\"lazy\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/cibc-international-money-transfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CIBC<\/a><\/p><\/th><th style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/02\/rbc-featured.jpg\" alt=\"RBC bank logo, small\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-763589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/02\/rbc-featured.jpg?fit=105 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" loading=\"lazy\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/rbc-international-money-transfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RBC<\/a><\/p><\/th><th style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/02\/bmo-featured2.jpg\" alt=\"BMO logo, icon only\" width=\"54\" height=\"54\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-763573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/02\/bmo-featured2.jpg?fit=162 162w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" loading=\"lazy\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/bmo-international-money-transfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BMO<\/a><\/p><\/th><th style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Finder\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/05\/Scotiabank-logo-icon-only_Finder_74x84.png\" alt=\"Scotiabank icon\" width=\"30\" height=\"34\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-778625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/05\/Scotiabank-logo-icon-only_Finder_74x84.png?fit=90 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" loading=\"lazy\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/scotiabank-international-money-transfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scotiabank<\/a><\/p><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td><strong>Wire transfer (in branch)<\/strong><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Pixabay\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/Check-mark-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png\" alt=\"Green check mark outlined by a circle\" class=\"size-full wp-image-812466 aligncenter\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/Check-mark-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png?fit=75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: P\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png\" alt=\"Red X outlined by a circle\" class=\"size-full wp-image-889613 aligncenter\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png?fit=75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: P\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png\" alt=\"Red X outlined by a circle\" class=\"size-full wp-image-889613 aligncenter\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png?fit=75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Pixabay\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/Check-mark-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png\" alt=\"Green check mark outlined by a circle\" class=\"size-full wp-image-812466 aligncenter\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/Check-mark-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png?fit=75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: P\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png\" alt=\"Red X outlined by a circle\" class=\"size-full wp-image-889613 aligncenter\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png?fit=75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Money transfer via online banking<\/strong><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: P\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png\" alt=\"Red X outlined by a circle\" class=\"size-full wp-image-889613 aligncenter\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png?fit=75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: P\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png\" alt=\"Red X outlined by a circle\" class=\"size-full wp-image-889613 aligncenter\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png?fit=75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Pixabay\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/Check-mark-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png\" alt=\"Green check mark outlined by a circle\" class=\"size-full wp-image-812466 aligncenter\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/Check-mark-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png?fit=75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" loading=\"lazy\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Send up to $2,500 CAD (or more via in-branch wire transfer)<\/p><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: P\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png\" alt=\"Red X outlined by a circle\" class=\"size-full wp-image-889613 aligncenter\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png?fit=75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: P\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png\" alt=\"Red X outlined by a circle\" class=\"size-full wp-image-889613 aligncenter\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Red-X-outlined-by-a-circle_Pixabay_25x25.png?fit=75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>TD Canada Trust also offers <strong>Visa Direct<\/strong>, a service that lets TD Visa card holders send between $10 and $2,500 to 170+ countries (including Cuba) in 150+ currencies. Both the sender and the recipient must have a Visa Debit, credit or prepaid card enabled with Visa Direct. Funds are deposited within 24-48 hours into whatever account is linked to the recipient\u2019s Visa card. Not all banks support Visa Direct, so you have to contact your recipient\u2019s bank in Cuba to find out whether this option is available.<\/p><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/bank-fees-wire-transfers\">Bank fees for wire transfers<\/a><\/p><h3>Send a cheque<\/h3><p>Another option is to send your loved ones cheques in Canadian dollars, which they can convert and deposit into their own Cuban bank accounts. Cheques have to be physically delivered in the mail, so you should consider using a more secure method like registered mail or express mail.<\/p><p>These types of options may come with features like a tracking number and\/or signature upon receipt, however, you could be looking at a cost of CAD$25-$50 every time you send. Ordinary mailing options will be cheaper but don\u2019t offer extra security. Visit the Canada Post website or an agent location to learn more about your options.<\/p><p>As of the time of writing, private courier services like FedEx and Purolator do not support deliveries to Cuba.<\/p><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/how-to-write-a-cheque\">How to write a cheque<\/a><\/p><h3 id=\"currencies\">What you should know about Cuban currencies<\/h3><p>Currently, Cuba has 1 national currency: the Cuban Peso (CUP). 1 US dollar is worth 24 CUP, and 1 CUP is worth 100 centavos (Cuban pennies). CUP coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 20, 40, $1 and $3. CUP paper money comes in denominations of $1, $3, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.<\/p><p>Previously, there were 2 cash currencies in circulation: the Cuban peso (CUP) and the Cuban convertible peso (CUC). The CUC was introduced after the CUP as a stronger, alternative currency and was pegged to the US dollar (1:1). However, by June 2021, the government had phased out the CUC and introduced a new, unified CUP.<\/p><p>In light of economic pressure from COVID-19, the Cuban government also introduced a third, card-only \u201cfreely convertible currency\u201d called the Moneda Libremente Convertible (MLC). Cuban residents spend MLC by loading foreign funds onto a <strong>giro card<\/strong>, which can be used to pay for purchases at state-run \u201cforeign exchange stores.\u201d By making it easier to buy Cuban goods in other currencies, the government is attempting to prevent foreign money from being spent in nearby countries.<\/p><p>The table below summarizes the differences between these 3 Cuban currencies:<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th><\/th><th>Cuban peso<\/th><th>Cuban Convertible peso (no longer in circulation)<\/th><th>Moneda Libremente Convertible<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td><strong>Currency abbreviation<\/strong><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>CUP<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>CUC<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>MLC<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Date introduced<\/strong><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>1857<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>1994 <strong>(phased out as of June 2021)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>2020<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Currency format<\/strong><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>Banknotes and coins<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>Banknotes and coins<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>Loaded onto a <strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">giro card <\/strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">(card only; no banknotes or coins)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Relationship to the US dollar<\/strong><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>1 CUP = 24 USD<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>Pegged to the US dollar (1:1)<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>Exchange rate fluctuates, but is generally around 1 MLC = 0.0054 USD. (So, $50 USD would be approx. 9,260 MLC.)<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Where is it accepted?<\/strong><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>Accepted everywhere in Cuba. State workers are paid in CUP.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>Prior to being phased out, the CUC was typically used to pay for more luxurious purchases. It was also used for tourism and transportation purchases like hotels, restaurants, taxis and buses.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>Used to purchase everyday goods in state-run \u201cforeign exchange stores.\u201d<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>If you\u2019re transferring money to Cuba, try to send CUC, and make sure your recipient knows to be on the lookout for scam artists who try to swap out CUC with CUP without being noticed.<\/p><div class=\"did-you-know u-bg--sky-subtle u-rounded--lg\" data-component=\"did-you-know\">\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__block\">\n        <h4 class=\"did-you-know__title\">\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"12\" fill=\"#00B2FF\"><\/circle>\n                    <path d=\"M17.5 22.5C17.5 22.7967 17.412 23.0867 17.2472 23.3334C17.0824 23.58 16.8481 23.7723 16.574 23.8858C16.2999 23.9993 15.9983 24.0291 15.7074 23.9712C15.4164 23.9133 15.1491 23.7704 14.9393 23.5607C14.7296 23.3509 14.5867 23.0836 14.5288 22.7926C14.471 22.5017 14.5007 22.2001 14.6142 21.926C14.7277 21.6519 14.92 21.4176 15.1667 21.2528C15.4133 21.088 15.7033 21 16 21C16.3978 21 16.7794 21.158 17.0607 21.4393C17.342 21.7206 17.5 22.1022 17.5 22.5ZM16 9C13.2425 9 11 11.0188 11 13.5V14C11 14.2652 11.1054 14.5196 11.2929 14.7071C11.4804 14.8946 11.7348 15 12 15C12.2652 15 12.5196 14.8946 12.7071 14.7071C12.8946 14.5196 13 14.2652 13 14V13.5C13 12.125 14.3463 11 16 11C17.6538 11 19 12.125 19 13.5C19 14.875 17.6538 16 16 16C15.7348 16 15.4804 16.1054 15.2929 16.2929C15.1054 16.4804 15 16.7348 15 17V18C15 18.2652 15.1054 18.5196 15.2929 18.7071C15.4804 18.8946 15.7348 19 16 19C16.2652 19 16.5196 18.8946 16.7071 18.7071C16.8946 18.5196 17 18.2652 17 18V17.91C19.28 17.4913 21 15.6725 21 13.5C21 11.0188 18.7575 9 16 9ZM29 16C29 18.5712 28.2376 21.0846 26.8091 23.2224C25.3807 25.3603 23.3503 27.0265 20.9749 28.0104C18.5995 28.9944 15.9856 29.2518 13.4638 28.7502C10.9421 28.2486 8.6257 27.0105 6.80762 25.1924C4.98953 23.3743 3.75141 21.0579 3.2498 18.5362C2.74819 16.0144 3.00563 13.4006 3.98957 11.0251C4.97351 8.64968 6.63975 6.61935 8.77759 5.1909C10.9154 3.76244 13.4288 3 16 3C19.4467 3.00364 22.7512 4.37445 25.1884 6.81163C27.6256 9.24882 28.9964 12.5533 29 16ZM27 16C27 13.8244 26.3549 11.6977 25.1462 9.88873C23.9375 8.07979 22.2195 6.66989 20.2095 5.83733C18.1995 5.00476 15.9878 4.78692 13.854 5.21136C11.7202 5.6358 9.76021 6.68345 8.22183 8.22183C6.68345 9.7602 5.63581 11.7202 5.21137 13.854C4.78693 15.9878 5.00477 18.1995 5.83733 20.2095C6.66989 22.2195 8.07979 23.9375 9.88873 25.1462C11.6977 26.3549 13.8244 27 16 27C18.9164 26.9967 21.7123 25.8367 23.7745 23.7745C25.8367 21.7123 26.9967 18.9164 27 16Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-text\">Which currencies are popular in Cuba?<\/span>\n        <\/h4>\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__content\">\n            <p>Given the political climate, Cuba does not welcome currencies from everywhere. You will find it difficult to exchange most currencies in the country, and travellers are warned that they will be hit with a sizeable commission fee when they are able to transact.<\/p><p>Up until recently, the Cuban government hit US dollar transactions with a sizeable tax. The tax has since been removed in light of shifting trade relations with the US and the devastating effect coronavirus has had on the Cuban economy.<\/p><p>The most welcomed currencies in Cuba are the Canadian dollar, British pound sterling and euro, so your best bet is to bring currency from home if you decide to convert on the ground and put some CUP in your pocket.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Your options for sending money to Cuba are limited, but it\u2019s not impossible. Bank wire transfers may be your easiest option, but you can also look into using private money transfer services or topping up an AIS card if your recipient has one. If you hold an account at RBC, you can transfer money to Cuba via online banking.<\/p><p>Want to know about your transfer options to other countries around the world? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/view-more-countries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out our A-Z listing of countries<\/a> you can send money to, and compare transfer service providers to make sure you\u2019re getting the best deal.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I send money to Cuba using Western Union?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>No. Western Union used to support money transfers to Cuba from Canada, but in early 2020 company representatives announced it would stop allowing transfers to Cuba from any country except the United States. There is no word one whether it will resume Cuban money transfers outside the US in the future.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I open a Cuban bank account if I live in Canada?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>No. As in most countries, you can only open a bank account in Cuba if you actually reside there. Recently, however, the Cuban government decided to allow non-permanent residents (i.e. foreign students, professionals, entrepreneurs and other groups) to open Cuban bank accounts to attract more foreign spending in hopes of lifting the economy post COVID-19.<\/p><p>Much about this government resolution remains yet to be clarified. But accounts reportedly come with a debit card and can hold 9 foreign currencies including US dollars, Mexican pesos, euros and Swiss francs.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can Canadians transfer money to Cuba using Correos de Cuba (the Cuban post office) money transfer services?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>No. To send money across Cuba using Correos de Cuba, you need to have a Cuban bank card and access to Cuba\u2019s national internet network (.cu), among other things. You cannot get a Cuban bank card unless you reside in Cuba.<\/p><p>Although the government controls who can access certain websites, it\u2019s possible to connect to Cuban websites using a VPN. However, Cuba\u2019s national network has limited bandwidth and isn\u2019t known for being reliable.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Why is it so hard to send money to Cuba?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The Canadian and Cuban governments take very different approaches to managing national currencies, money transfers and international trade. Historically, the Cuban government has often chosen to encourage growth by limiting foreign influence on domestic affairs. This has sometimes been due to strained political relations with other countries, particularly the US. As a result, you won\u2019t have easy access to Cuba\u2019s currencies unless you actually live in Cuba.<\/p><p>That being said, COVID-19 has hurt the economies of many countries \u2014 including Cuba. The Cuban government has therefore reassessed some of its policies that had previously restricted foreign dollars from coming into the country.<\/p><p>For example, Cuban residents without permanent residency status (like foreign students and professionals) can now open Cuban bank accounts in multiple currencies. The Cuban government has also created a \u201cfreely convertible\u201d currency \u2014 <a href=\"#currencies\" class=\"scroll\">the Moneda Libremente Convertible (MLC)<\/a> \u2014 which makes it easier to spend foreign dollars at specific, state-run Cuban stores.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bank wire transfers are convenient, but private money transfer services may be faster and less expensive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":685,"featured_media":889693,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[107141],"tags":[2739,5773,5776,5892,48939],"asset_tag":[],"class_list":["post-753790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-send-money-internationally","tag-international-money-transfer","tag-international-money-transfers","tag-money-transfer","tag-money-transfers","tag-send-money-to"],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.9 (Yoast SEO v24.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Send Money to Cuba from Canada | Finder Canada<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out whether you can send money to Cuba from Canada through a bank or money transfer service. 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