The BANDEC Tarjeta Tropical USD is an anonymous prepaid card that holds real US dollars – independent of the MLC system. Since the Tarjeta Clásica was discontinued in June 2026, it's one of the most widely used alternatives for sending money to Cuba. With Fonmoney, you can load the card directly from abroad.

How much of your remittance actually arrives in Cuba depends on two factors: the channel and the form of payout. The official reference is the rate set by the Banco Central de Cuba (Segment III). Choosing cash in US dollars keeps the original currency in your family's hands – and with Fonmoney you see the final amount from the start, with no hidden deductions.

Since June 6, 2026, Visa and Mastercard are suspended in Cuba. This affects card payments inside the country – not your money transfer from abroad. With Fonmoney you keep sending: cash delivery, bank transfer, and Cubacel top-up all still work.

Despite the new U.S. sanctions from May 2026, sending money to Cuba remains possible. The OFAC General License 1 explicitly confirms that family remittances are permitted. With Fonmoney, you keep sending – via cash delivery, bank transfer, or Cubacel top-up, through clean channels.

Tarjeta Clásica and AIS card are no longer available at Fonmoney. The reason: their processing ran through sanctioned entities (FINCIMEX/GAESA, U.S. sanctions May 2026). Which channels remain open – cash delivery, bank transfer, Cubacel top-up – here's the full picture.

Roshan, MTN, Etisalat, Afghan Wireless and Salaam — who is who, how do you transfer credit within a network, and which USSD codes do you need? A clear overview of Afghanistan's mobile networks, plus how to top up from abroad.

Cubacel promotion in April 2026: Every international top-up from 500 CUP gives recipients in Cuba unlimited 24/7 data for 10 days. From April 6–8, an additional 25 GB plus night-time data for 35 days (from 600 CUP). Both bonuses apply simultaneously.

Canada → Cuba in 2026: what to do before you send

• Pick the delivery method your recipient can use: MLC, AIS, Tarjeta Clásica, or cash.
• Don’t guess about “new rules”: use official guidance (Global Affairs Canada / FINTRAC).
• Check “what the recipient gets” (conversion shown per option) before you pay.
• Enter recipient details carefully: wrong digits in card/account numbers cause delays.
• Keep the confirmation: it’s the fastest way to resolve questions with support.