Cash Unit
Cuba has its monetary system and national currency. National Cuban currency - It's a Cuban peso. It's equal to 100 cents. There are also coins. But for foreign tourists in Cuba There are only dollars. Tourists may be given an convertible peso when they give up.
It's a kind of peso that equals the dollar. It is a new Cuban banknote that has no common features with Cuban wooden peso. If you don't want to get into trouble, then take a good look at what you get. I mean, convertible pesos should be written: convertible. Most of these pesos are produced by small bills.
Taking into account the old wooden Cuban peso, the rate is approximately 1:25. Plastic cards VISA and EUROCARD, as well as some others, are also accepted for payment. AMERICAN EXPRES maps are prohibited due to a certain political situation.
The import and export of foreign currency from Cuba is not limited. Even the amount of more than 5,000 dollars can be easily exported if it is stated in the customs declaration or if that currency has been legally acquired in Cuba (for which a bank ' s receipt is required).
Couba is also allowed to import cigarettes (up to 200 grand) or 250 grams of tobacco. It's not taxed. Medical supplies, perfume and personal household items can also be imported duty-free.
With regard to the possibility of currency exchange, it is worth noting that the exchange points accept United States dollars everywhere. Banks and exchange points are working on day-to-days (seven-week). Many hotels, as well as special bank exchange offices, can also exchange currencies. Everywhere, in stores, hotels, hotels and restaurants, they accept cards of known international payment systems, except for North Americans. Neither will you accept any card issued by the United States bank. This has to do with the political situation. As already noted, there is a peso convertible and unconvertible. The change... ♪