What is the current Exchange rate Between the US dollar and The Cuban Covertible peso?

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TravelinAngel

Hello Dear!
For the daily bank rate go to Banco Central de Cuba. The rates listed are based on 1 CUC being equal to $1.08USD.
However it is more practical to use the daily ACTUAL (in pocket) Exchange Rate available through Banco-metropolitano. The currency conversions listed here include both the relevant exchange rate and the bank fees. To convert from one of the 11 foreign currencies listed in this link, you divide by the â€œCANJEâ€ figure EXCEPT for GBPs and Euros for which it is necessary to multiply by the â€œCANJEâ€ figure.

Not all the 11 foreign currencies are actually accepted for exchange in all Cuban banks. However currencies accepted include Canadian Dollars (CAD), Swiss Francs (CHF), Mexican Pesos (MXN), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Euro (EUR). NOTE to exchange US dollars into the CUC there is a 10% surcharge which is not applicable to any other currency so $1000USD cash results in approximately 800CUC rather than the 896CUC indicated by Banco-metropolitano

For Australians: Note that AUD is not currently accepted for exchange within Cuba. Options are taking cash (eg. Euros, UK Pounds or Canadian Dollars) AND/OR taking one or more credit/debit cards or travelers cheques. Note that bank cards must not be with institutions linked to a USA company, eg. Wizard cards are prevented by the USA parent company from operating in Cuba.
one can save a few cents on the exchange rate at such and such a bank or CADECA, I continue to find it most convenient to change money at the airport while waiting for my luggage--and would be almost certain that this is the best option for people who are travelling to Cuba for the first time. No lines, no one watching (other travelers are usually busy waiting for their bags), and you pass through customs with the CUC you need to begin your trip--including CUC to buy good maps at the map table in the airport, taxi fare to the city, and cash to pay for your casa room. No fretting about where the nearest CADECA is in the city, or what banking hours are.

Best of luck Hun

manthebraces

I was $1.08 to the CUC about a month ago, which means the CUC is a STRONGER CURRENCY than the U.S.D.

Tropicales

Havanalover, Riki, and JC22 gave you good information.

This link as well will give you all money rates/conversions.
http://fxconverter.com/convert/classic
Today the rate is as follows:
Friday, September 26, 2008
1 US Dollar = 0.92593 Cuban Convertible Peso

A suggestion would be to convert your USD to CAD or Euro before going to Cuba. If you exchange your USD to CUC you will lose more in the conversion as you will be penalized at least 10% for this.

Riki

You can always check the approximate rate below. Right now .92 or 1.08 the other way.

Havanalover

Use the money convertor on this page :
http://www.havana-guide.com/moneyinhavana.html

Havanalover
http://www.havana-guide.com

Rick

I really don't know, but if what somebody says here is true, very strange that el Coma Andante and the little brudder have not realized that that is bad for tourism.

Maybe el Coma Andante is losing faculties

BAILARIN

I dont know exactly , but when i went the last time i remember that i lost about 25% of my u.s currency on the exchange and had to cut my trip short because i didnt have enough afterwards to stay the duration . But please, BE CAREFUL my friend when you marry or imply the words american and vacation when your communicating with cubans as you will understandably be offending many people who dont appreciate ( gringos especially ) or anyone else going to cuba for the simple reason that most foriegn people travel there because they see it as nothing more than some cheap 3rd world whore house they can go to with thier little gift bags of tooth brushes and soap bars for the girlys in exchange for a week of sexual exploitation , mojitos and ridding thier fat hairy speedo short wearin asses of a few tan lines . ( i am not judging you or implying that you fall into this capitalistic perverted catagory but if the speedos fit , wear em /.) unless you are one of them fat old gold wearin hairy cologne drenched havin a mid life crisis dirty old farts .( THEN PLEASE DONT WEAR EM).CUBANS HAVE ENOUGH UNGODLY SITES TO LOOK AT .

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