Send Money to Cuba from the UK
From the UK you can send money to MLC bank accounts, top up cards or send cash to Cuba — or load the BANDEC Tropical card in dollars. Pay in pounds by credit card or bank transfer.
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Ways to send money to Cuba from the UK
With Fonmoney Cuba you can send money to Cuba from the UK directly online. Everything is handled on the web, with no branches and no middlemen. If you live in the UK and want to manage your transfer to Cuba in English, this page is for you.
The most-searched option from the UK is to send money to an MLC card from the UK. You also have cash delivery, the BANDEC Tropical card and Cubacel top-ups:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| MLC bank transfer | Send to an MLC account at BPA, BANDEC or Banco Metropolitano |
| MLC card | Top up an existing MLC card |
| Cash to the door | Your recipient gets dollars in hand within a few days |
| BANDEC Tropical card | Anonymous prepaid card in USD, valid 5 years and accepted at POS terminals across Cuba |
How do you send money to Cuba from the UK?
- 1Register — Create your account with your email address.
- 2Choose how you want to send — Select the product you need. Each option reaches your recipient in Cuba directly.
- 3Confirm and pay — Enter the recipient details, pay by credit card or bank transfer, and your transfer to Cuba from the UK is on its way.
Want to top up a relative's phone in Cuba too? Fonmoney Cuba also offers Cubacel top-ups.
From the UK to Cuba, fast and in pounds
Pay in pounds sterling (GBP) by credit card or bank transfer, and your recipient in Cuba gets the money in their MLC account, on their card or as cash to the door. Fonmoney Cuba handles transfers to Cuba from the UK transparently: you see the final amount before you confirm, and you get an email confirmation as soon as the transfer goes out. Your pounds are converted at the current exchange rate, and the recipient in Cuba gets the equivalent in MLC or USD depending on the product.
Security and transparency
Fonmoney is regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom. Families here have relied on the service for years, backed by 4.3 · 3,942 reviews on Trustpilot.
Every transaction travels over an encrypted connection. Your bank details and your recipient's stay protected.
What you send in pounds is what your family receives in Cuba. 4.3 · 3,942 reviews on Trustpilot confirm it.
Many people wonder how to send money to Cuba from the UK, because British banks like Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander don't offer that option directly. With Fonmoney, the process is online, payment is in pounds and tracking is real time. MLC transfers: 5–7 business days. Cash to the door: 2–5 days. Cubacel top-ups: instant.
Looking for a dollar card for your family in Cuba? See the BANDEC Tropical card — also available from the UK — on our BANDEC Tropical card page.
Other sending countries
Besides the UK, Fonmoney accepts transfers from more than 60 countries. If you have family elsewhere who also want to send money, you can share the full list of sending countries or the step-by-step guide.
Send from: Canada
Frequently asked questions about sending money to Cuba from the UK
▸ Can I send money to an MLC card from the UK?
Yes. With Fonmoney Cuba you can top up an existing MLC card or send a bank transfer to an MLC account at BPA, BANDEC or Banco Metropolitano.
▸ What currency do I pay in from the UK?
You pay in pounds sterling (GBP). The recipient gets the amount in the currency tied to the product (MLC, USD or CUP balance).
▸ How long does a transfer from the UK take?
MLC transfers from the UK take 5 to 7 business days. Cash arrives in 2 to 5 days. Cubacel top-ups are instant.
▸ What payment methods can I use from the UK?
For transfers and cards: credit card or bank transfer. For Cubacel top-ups: credit card or Paysafecard. Payment is made in pounds sterling (GBP).
▸ Is it safe to send money to Cuba with Fonmoney from the UK?
Yes. Fonmoney Cuba is regulated by the FCA in the UK and has handled transfers to Cuba for years. Every transaction runs over an encrypted connection, and more than 3,942 Trustpilot reviews back the service.
▸ Do I need to register?
For bank transfers to Cuba from the UK and cards you need to create an account. Cubacel top-ups don't require registration.
▸ Can I top up the BANDEC Tropical card from the UK?
Yes. With Fonmoney Cuba you can top up the BANDEC Tropical card from the UK: an anonymous prepaid card in dollars (USD), valid 5 years and accepted at POS terminals across Cuba. The recipient needs no ID to use the balance.
What our customers say
"I sent money to my sister's MLC account in Havana from London. It arrived in six days — exactly the amount I paid, no surprises."
James W.
London, UK · ★★★★★
"I send from Manchester every month by card. Cash reached my mother in Santiago in three days — faster than anything else I'd tried."
Sarah P.
Manchester, UK · ★★★★★
"I topped up my father's MLC card from Birmingham. The balance was available within days and the whole process was completely transparent."
David M.
Birmingham, UK · ★★★★☆
★★★★☆ More than 3,942 Trustpilot reviews back the trust in Fonmoney Cuba.
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