Cuban Currency

In tourist facilities and other service units, prices are set in Cuban Convertible Pesos (CUC). In Varadero, Cayo Largo del Sur, Jardines del Rey (Coco and Guillermo Keys), Santa Lucía and Covarrubias Beaches, and Holguín province (tourist resorts on northern coastline), you can also pay in euros. Credit cards – except those issued by US banks or their branches in other countries – are accepted. Among those accepted are MasterCard, Visa International and CABAL. Cuban convertible pesos and coins equivalent to 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents have unlimited legal course in the national territory. Cuban convertible pesos can be changed upon departure at bank offices at international airports and ports in Cuba. Traveler's checks, including those issued by US banks, are accepted.gain SAFETY FEATURES FOR CONVERTIBLE PESOS Safety thread: Visible against the light, with the text: “PATRIA O MUERTE VENCEREMOS” Surface print: The main features of the obverse are embossed. Water mark: Visible against the light with the denomination of the currency and the image of José Martí.