After weeks of uncertainty and difficulties, the remittance sending service to AIS USD cards has finally been restored, as announced by Tocopay, one of the platforms associated with Fincimex.
AIS cards are a financial product that allows payments to be made only in Cuba, both in foreign currency and in Cuban pesos. In this case, AIS USD (green) cards are the ones that benefit from this reset, although new cards cannot yet be ordered.
Tocopay highlights the advantages of AIS USD cards: better rate, faster deposits, frequent discounts, and acceptance at Servicentros in USD. However, complaints about Fincimex persist, with users reporting problems with the service in general.
The Cuban financial company, which processes remittances to Cuba, recently assured that it had no pending operations after the banking incident that affected the transfers. However, agencies based in the United States, such as Western Union, have not yet restored shipments to the island.
The Sendvalu platform, which offers cash transfers of euros and dollars, also has no options available at this time.
While the restoration of remittances to AIS USD cards is good news, judging by the comments from those affected, there is still a long way to go before the problems are resolved.
What you should know about AIS USD Cards (green)
AIS USD cards, green in color and with numbers starting with 9560, are a type of financial card that allows you to make purchases and obtain cash in Cuba.
Where can they be used?
Cuban businesses that sell in MLC (Freely Convertible Currency): This includes a wide range of stores, from supermarkets to shopping centers and gas stations. Stores in Cuban pesos: AIS USD cards can also be used in stores that sell in Cuban pesos.
How to get cash?
ATMs, banks, and CADECA offices: You can withdraw money in Cuban pesos (CUP) from your AIS USD card at any ATM, bank, or CADECA office.
Disadvantages:
Cannot be withdrawn in currency: It is not possible to withdraw money in dollars or other foreign currencies from AIS USD cards. Balance check: Checking the card balance can be a bit complicated since it cannot be done easily from ATMs or a mobile application.