Travel Tips

Forms of Payment

 

All the goods and services in Cuba are priced in Cuban Convertible pesos only, (including transportation and the departure tax from Cuba are priced and payable in CUCs).

Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)

The value of the Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) is at par with US dollar. To exchange US dollars into the CUC there is  a 10% surcharge, while exchanges from Canadian dollars, Euros, UK pounds and Swiss Francs will not incur a surcharge. To check the daily exchange rate please visit: Banco Central de Cuba's Website.

Travelers cheques that are accepted are: Visa and American Express. Credit cards that are accepted are: Visa & MasterCard. All travelers cheques and credit cards must be drawn and from Canadian financial institutions.

(View More Travel Tips)