A guarantee on every Cent
Detailed information on Cuba's banks and how to send money to each of them safely.
How much do you want your family to receive today?
At VeltroPay we make it easy to stay financially connected with your loved ones through official channels. Our platform is optimized to process direct bank transfers and deposits to magnetic cards from the island's main banks: Banco de Crédito y Comercio (BANDEC), Banco Popular de Ahorro (BPA) and Banco Metropolitano. Every cent reaches its destination with a competitive exchange rate and transparency at every step.
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BANDEC
Present across the whole country. You can send MLC balance if the holder has a card from this bank.
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BPA
Wide branch network across the country. Issues MLC cards.
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Banco Metropolitano
Bank specializing in Havana. You can send MLC balance if the holder has a card from this bank.
The Cuban banking system in context
Several currencies and financial circuits coexist in Cuba. The CUP (Cuban Peso) is the official currency for wages, markets and state services. The MLC (Freely Convertible Currency) is a digital foreign-currency scheme created to channel spending in specialized stores (CIMEX, Tiendas Caribe, service stations). On top of that, USD in cash circulates widely and plays a key role in the informal market.
MLC cards are issued by three banks: BANDEC, BPA and Banco Metropolitano. Confirm the issuing bank and card number with the holder before sending. We do not publish BIN ranges.
At VeltroPay we work with all three banks, which means you can send money to any Cuban MLC card regardless of the issuing bank. If your family member doesn't have an MLC card or you'd rather send physical USD, we also offer cash delivery to their door.
Secure transfers with tracking
- Deposits to MLC, Clásica and Tropical, according to the holder's product.
- Check coverage before you confirm.
- Real-time tracking of your transfer.
- Final price visible before paying.
Compare reception methods
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Cash
Home delivery according to the published area.
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MLC
Balance on the holder's MLC card.
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Clásica
Fincimex prepaid USD card, not personalized.
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Tropical
Tropical card product.
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Cubacel
Mobile balance top-up.
Don't see your bank?
If you have questions about a specific card, support can help by chat or email.
Frequently asked questions about Cuban banks
What are the main banks in Cuba to receive remittances?
The three banks that issue MLC cards in Cuba are BANDEC (Banco de Crédito y Comercio), BPA (Banco Popular de Ahorro) and Banco Metropolitano. All three are part of Cuba's official banking system and are the banks VeltroPay works with for card top-ups.
How do I know which bank issued my family member's card?
Ask the holder: the bank name is usually on the card. We do not publish BIN ranges.
What is the difference between CUP and MLC?
The CUP (Cuban Peso) is the official currency for everyday spending in state and private shops. The MLC (Freely Convertible Currency) is a digital foreign-currency scheme linked to a bank card and used in MLC stores. They're two parallel systems, and families usually need both.
Can I send to any bank from Spain?
Yes. VeltroPay works with BANDEC, BPA and Banco Metropolitano. You pay from Spain with Bizum, SEPA, Visa/Mastercard/Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the balance reaches the recipient's card in under 1 hour.