Western Union, in coordination with its processing partner Orbit S.A., today announced the resumption of its service from the United States to Cuba, effective immediately.
With service reinstated, Western Union customers are now once again able to send money from any U.S. retail location, WesternUnion.com or the Western mobile app to close family in Cuba with bank and debit card accounts at the following banks in Cuba: Banco Popular de Ahorro, Banco Metropolitano S.A. and Banco de Credito y Comercio (Bandec).
Funds can be received into bank accounts and debit cards only. Service is limited to consumer money transfers only. United States customers can remit up to USD 2,000.00 per transaction by presenting valid government-issued identification.
Money will be available for receipt the same day, including weekends and holidays.
Service is available to receivers with Carnet de Identidad IDs and bank and/or debit card accounts at the following banks in Cuba: Banco Popular de Ahorro, Banco Metropolitano S.A. and Banco de Credito y Comercio (Bandec).
Deposits to Freely Convertible Currency (MLC) accounts are available in U.S. dollars only.
