There are few alternatives for send money to Cuba from the United States due to the recent sanctions imposed on the Government of Havana by the Donald Trump administration.
Although the embargo already prevented transactions from banking entities in the United States, many Cubans used the company as a bridge. American International Services (AIS) -CIMEX branch- to send remittances to their relatives on the Island. This possibility was canceled after the sanctions against AIS.
The Western Union company, another way to send remittances to Cuba, delivers the money only in CUC, a currency that is about to disappear.
However, there are some alternatives for the sending dollars to Cuba from the United States among them is VaCuba, a travel and money transfer agency based in Miami.
How to send money to Cuba from VaCuba?
Sending money can be done through the agency's website. You can also contact the agents by phone or in the offices:
If you do it through the web, the system is very simple. You must create an account and the steps will allow you to select the delivery method and the currency in which you want your family member to receive the money. You can start here
How do they receive money in Cuba?
VaCuba offers two ways: directly in one bank card or in the door of the house
What type of cards can money be sent to?
Money can be sent to cards belonging to the Popular Savings Bank o al Metropolitan Bank.
How long does it take for the money to enter the card in Cuba?
The process may take between 48 and 72 working hours.
How do home remittance deliveries work?
You must provide the information of the person who will receive the money, their address and telephone number. In this case VaCuba delivery in Cuban pesos (National Currency CUP).
How long does shipping take when it is directly to the person's home?
The money is delivered to the person at the door of their house in an estimated time between 24 and 72 business hours.
What is the shipping fee?
The commission paid in VaCuba It varies depending on the shipping method.
If you do it through the website to a bank card in Cuba, the tax is 18%. That is, for every 100 dollars received in Cuba, the sender must pay 118 dollars.
If you send the money to a bank card in Cuba from one of the agency's offices in Miami, the tax is 15%. For every 100 dollars received in Cuba, the sender must pay 115 dollars.
If the shipment is for home delivery in Cuba, the tax is only 8%.
What is the exchange rate when you send the money to receive it in CUP?
The change is to 24CUP x 1 dollar.
Do you deliver throughout Cuba?
Yeah. For more information consult the VaCuba website.
Is there a shipping limit?
Yeah. The sending limit for remittances from the United States to Cuba is 1000 dollars per quarter, that is to say $1000 every three months.
Is it safe to send money through VaCuba?
Yeah. VaCuba, founded in 1962, is one of the oldest and most prestigious travel and remittance agencies to Cuba in the United States.
Companies like Airbnb have trusted VaCuba to deliver the money of their clients in Cuba.
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