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The Globe and Mail
Our guide to what's on worldwide Cuba bans
U.S. greenback
The
Globe and Mail,
Canada, Wednesday, December 8, 2004.
Before you head out on your next business
trip, find out what the GlobeTrotter editors
have to say about the city.
Goods and services in Cuba, including lodging,
can no longer be purchased using U.S. cash
or U.S.-dollar travellers cheques originating
from any country, according to a Department
of Foreign Affairs travel advisory.
All purchases have to be made with the
Cuban convertible peso (which is kept at
par with the U.S. dollar).
U.S. currency can be exchanged, but a 10-per-cent
fee is charged for the transaction. Canadian
currency and travellers cheques can be exchanged
for convertible pesos without the conversion
fee.
Credit cards will continue to be accepted
in major establishments, provided they are
not issued by a U.S. bank. American Express
cards are difficult to use, regardless of
where they were issued. Debit cards are
not accepted. Visa or MasterCard holders
may obtain cash advances (in Cuban convertible
pesos or in U.S. dollars) at banks, hotels,
or Cadeca exchange houses.
For more information, call 1-800-267-6788
or visit the website at http://www.voyage.gc.ca.
globetrotter@globeandmail.ca
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