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Currency:

Cuban Pesos are used by Cubans. This currency is not available outside of Cuba so it is recommended that you take either Sterling or Euros and exchange them for the Cuban Peso on arrival. Most hotels will offer exchange facilities. Scottish banknotes are not accepted in Cuba.

Money should be exchanged at official foreign exchange bureaux, banks or international air- and seaports, which issue receipts for transactions. Cash can be obtained in banks or major hotels with visa credit or debit cards. At official tourist shops, purchases are usually made only in US Dollars; it is therefore advisable not to change too much hard currency into pesos.

Credit & debit cards:

Credit cards are accepted in most larger hotels in Cuba but are not widely accepted off the beaten track so please be aware of that. However travellers cheques or credit cards issued by an American bank are not accepted in Cuba due to the US embargo.

Travellers cheques:

US Dollar, Sterling and other major currencies are accepted, but US Dollar cheques issued by US banks are not acceptable (including over branded cheques from other banks worldwide). The white exchange paper received upon encashment must be retained.

Banking hours:

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