Recharge Your Tarjeta Clásica in Cuba
Top up the Tarjeta Clásica for your family in Cuba online – securely, quickly and with no card registration required on the island.
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What Is the Tarjeta Clásica?
The Tarjeta Clásica Cuba (also known as Clásica Tarjeta de Incentivos) is a prepaid foreign currency card in USD, issued by Fincimex / Financiera CIMEX S.A. It is valid for five years, not personalised and protected by a PIN.
Cardholders can pay at POS terminals in shops, restaurants, hotels and petrol stations across Cuba. At ATMs they can withdraw CUP (Cuban pesos). Retail chains such as Cimex, Caribe and Caracol occasionally offer discounts and benefits for card users.
In Cuba the card is available at CADECA branches from 4 USD. From abroad you can top it up through Fonmoney Cuba – or order a new Tarjeta Clásica if your family does not have one yet. The card does not need to be registered in Cuba beforehand.
| Currency | USD (foreign currency) |
| Validity | 5 years |
| Issuer | Fincimex / Financiera CIMEX S.A. |
| Accepted at | POS terminals, ATMs (CUP) |
| Available in Cuba | CADECA branches (from 4 USD) |
| Registration required | No |
Recharge the Tarjeta Clásica with Fonmoney: How It Works
- Go to the Fonmoney website and log in.
- Select "Recharge Tarjeta Clásica" from the Cuba services.
- Enter the card number of the Tarjeta Clásica.
- Choose your top-up amount.
- Select a payment method: credit card, MyBank or bank transfer.
- Confirm the payment – the balance is credited within minutes.
The Tarjeta Clásica is one of several ways to send money to Cuba through Fonmoney Cuba. You can top up the card for your family or friends in Cuba directly from home – without the card needing to be registered in Cuba first.
Fonmoney is a licensed and regulated payment institution. Fees and exchange rate are shown before you confirm – no hidden costs.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Tarjeta Clásica
▸ What is the Tarjeta Clásica?
The Tarjeta Clásica is a prepaid USD card for payments in Cuba. It is issued by Fincimex (Financiera CIMEX S.A.), is not personalised, protected by a PIN and valid for five years. In Cuba it is available at CADECA branches from 4 USD.
▸ What can I pay for with the Tarjeta Clásica?
The card works at POS terminals in shops, restaurants, hotels and petrol stations across Cuba. At ATMs you can withdraw CUP (Cuban pesos). Retail chains such as Cimex, Caribe and Caracol sometimes offer discounts.
▸ Can I recharge the Tarjeta Clásica from abroad?
Yes. Through Fonmoney Cuba you can top up the card from home – by credit card, MyBank or bank transfer. The card does not need to be registered in Cuba beforehand.
▸ What payment methods does Fonmoney offer?
Fonmoney accepts credit cards, MyBank and bank transfer. With MyBank the payment is made directly from your bank account. Fees and exchange rate are shown before you confirm.
▸ How long does the recharge take?
Usually just a few minutes after payment is received. With bank transfer it may take 1–2 business days for the payment to reach Fonmoney – after that, the balance is credited immediately.
▸ Is the remaining balance refunded when leaving Cuba?
No. Under Cuban regulations, any remaining balance on the Tarjeta Clásica is not refunded upon departure. It is advisable to load only the amount you expect to spend in Cuba.
Cosa dicono i nostri clienti sulla ricarica della Tarjeta Clásica
«Mia madre usa la Tarjeta Clásica ogni giorno per fare la spesa. La ricarico una volta al mese e il credito arriva sempre puntuale.»
Matteo S.
Italia · ★★★★★
«La ricarica della Tarjeta Clásica con Fonmoney ha funzionato al primo tentativo. Mio zio ha potuto pagare al negozio lo stesso giorno.»
Roberta D.
Italia · ★★★★★
«Prima inviavo contanti, ora ricarico la Clásica direttamente. È più veloce e la mia famiglia può fare acquisti subito.»
Andrea N.
Italia · ★★★★★
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