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How to Send Money from Cuba to United States

Get the best deals when you transfer from Cuba to United States. Find the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best exchange rates.

Read on for the best deals, expert information, and all you need to send money to United States from Cuba.

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Ways to send money from Cuba to United States

The best rated provider for transfers from Cuba to United States

Instarem

Total number of CUC - USD providers

3

Average cheapest provider for transfers to United States from Cuba

Instarem

Best for bank transfers from Cuba to United States

Wise

Best for debit card transfers from Cuba to United States

Instarem

Best for credit card transfers from Cuba to United States

Instarem

The best way to send money from Cuba to United States

Instarem is the best way to send money to United States from Cuba. This is based on cost, speed, and how easy it is to use.

We analyzed 3 providers that allow CUC to USD transfers. Instarem emerged as the best option in 64.1% of searches.

How to send money from Cuba to United States

Follow these steps to send money between Cuba and United States

  1. Choose your provider. Register with the provider of your choice by clicking on the link above.

  2. Enter your details. Enter your details and provide any of the documents needed.

  3. Start your transfer. Tell your provider that you'd like to send money from Cuba to United States, how much you'd like to send, and how you'd like to pay for your transfer. You'll also need to add your recipient's details.

  4. Check the recipient's details. This is really important. It can be very difficult to reverse a transfer from Cuba to United States once it's been sent. Make sure all the details are correct before you submit.

  5. Send the money. When you've checked the details, you can make the transfer.

The cheapest way to send money from Cuba to United States

The cheapest way to send money from Cuba to United States is Instarem. On average, transfers from Cuba to United States with Instarem cost CUC164.55, making them 0 cheaper than their nearest competitor.

Instarem has been the cheapest way to send money from Cuba to United States for the last three months, on average.

Just to make you aware, debitCard was the cheapest payment method.

The current mid-market rate between CUC and USD is 1. The rate the time you transfer will impact your overall cost. As an example, Wise has averaged -0.05% below the mid-market rate over the last three months, generally making sending money a little cheaper before fees.

Note: The cheapest way to send money isn't always the fastest

Instarem is the cheapest way to send money from Cuba to United States, but make sure the timeframes work for you.

How the cost of sending money to United States from Cuba is calculated

The cost of sending money from Cuba to Cuba depends on several things, including:

The mid-market rate

The current mid-market rate between CUC and USD is 1. The rate the time you transfer will impact your overall cost. As an example, Wise has averaged -0.05% below the mid-market rate over the last three months, generally making sending money a little cheaper before fees.

The markup and fee

Providers will often charge a markup on the rate, fees, or both, for transfers between United States and United States. This is why Instarem is listed as our cheapest option - they offer the best combination of Peso Convertible to US Dollar rates (0) and fees (164.55).

Bank transfers from Cuba to United States

Bank transfers are the most common way of sending CUC to United States as they are secure, reliable, and convenient.

If you want to send Peso Convertibles to United States via bank transfer, Wise has been the top rated provider in our comparison system for the last three months, recommended 91.7% of the time.

That’s because companies like Wise bypass the SWIFT network and rely on their own digital network of banks, making transfers faster and cheaper. As an example, Wise's transaction fees for Peso Convertibles into United States have averaged at 6.44 for the last three months. This is significantly lower than the fees charged by banks.

Credit card payments from Cuba to United States

Credit card payments are quick, convenient, and typically more secure than other methods, thanks to backing by the issuing party. Some users may even be able to rack up reward points when making large transactions.

If you want to send Peso Convertibles to United States with a credit card, Instarem is your best option. They've been the top rated provider in our comparison system for the last three months, recommended 75% of the time.

Note: Beware of charges

Credit card payments are often classified as cash advances, which bring their own charges, as well as currency conversion and usage fees. Forgetting to pay your balance can also result in high interest charges, and can even damage your credit score.

Debit card payments from Cuba to United States

Debit card payments let you send money from the Cuba to United States with the similar convenience of a credit card, and there are usually no tax advance fees. That said, you might still face currency exchange fees, processing fees, and other expenses, making this a pricier option than a simple bank transfer.

If you want to send Peso Convertibles to United States with a debit card, Instarem is your best option. They've been the top rated provider in our comparison system for the last three months, recommended 83.3% of the time.

Finding the best exchange rate for CUC to USD

The mid-market exchange rate changes daily, so timing your transfer can make a big difference to how many USDs you can get for your CUCs. The average Peso Convertible to US Dollar mid-market rate over the last month was 1, with a low of 1 and a high of 1.

For comparison, the best exchange rate for CUC to USD right now is through Wise, at a difference of 0%.

How we find the best transfer deals from Cuba to United States

We’ve compared the cost, speed, and product offering of the top money transfer services (including Instarem) available between United States and Cuba. Or comparison tool compares providers based on live fees, rates, and transfer times to make sure you get the best deal available.

We also produce unbiased, detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies for sending Peso Convertible to United States, helping you in making smarter, simpler choices. We pride ourselves on our objective reviews, maintaining complete independence in our analysis and ratings.

Take a look at our comprehensive editorial policy for more information about our dedication to integrity and transparency.

Check your provider is regulated

You should only ever use regulated providers to transfer money. If a provider is not regulated, it’s likely to be a scam.

Remember: We will only ever recommend regulated financial institutions.

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Contributors

Giovanni Angioni
Giovanni Angioni, a journalist specialized in financial and political topics, has written for well-known outlets like La Stampa, Repubblica, the Economist, and Politico. His background in political sciences complements his extensive experience in covering major international events such as ASEAN and NATO summits, and European Council meetings. His insightful approach to global finance and politics enriches his role at MoneyTransfers.com, where he focuses on making personal finance relatable and understandable for a broad audience.