Can i use hsbc card in cuba

Forum Home » Credit Cards. Credit Cards. Hi I am going on holiday to Cuba in July and according to tripadvisor: "With regard to the use of credit or debit cards in Cuba the following applies. No card issued by a bank that has any connection with the United States will be accepted in Cuba.

They can, however, be used in ATM's if you can find one and it is working or to draw money from a Cadeca. Stuart Bennett. In order to avoid an expensive mistake, make sure you know what the CUC and the CUP coins and notes look like and learn how to differentiate between them.

You will use the CUC to pay for most things i. Casas, hotels, taxis, restaurants, bars, souvenir shopping, transport, tours etc. The CUP is the weaker currency. Most Cubans who have government jobs are paid with the CUP. It is not always obvious when you can use the CUP; if you are unsure then speak with your Casa. Well that depends on where you live and which currencies you have access to.

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