Brokers by Country · CU
Crypto Brokers in Cuba, 2026
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Cuba operates under the comprehensive US embargo since 1962 and broader Western sanctions — international banking access is severely constrained, the Cuban peso (CUP) underwent monetary unification in 2021 dropping the prior CUC convertible peso, and most Western retail brokers prohibit Cuban residents at KYC. The Banco Central de Cuba supervises banking; there is no active stock exchange. The few retail FX accounts opened by Cuban residents typically use third-country corridors (Mexican, Spanish or Russian banking), Western Union for cross-border USD remittance, and stablecoins.
1 / 3 brokers accept Cuba
cryptoEditorial top pick
01Editorial top pick
01Libertex
SVG FSAOpen account at Libertex →- Avg spread
- 0.50pip
- Cost / lot
- $5.00
- Min deposit
- $10
- Max leverage
- 1:999
midpoint of broker rangeno commissionLibertex International (St. Vincent & the Grenadines). EU/EEA residents are served by the separate CySEC-regulated entity at 1:30.$10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history · Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight
Fits ifYou have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our listPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex PlatformFounded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
Country context
- Regulator
- BCC Cuba · Banco Central de Cuba — central bank with banking and currency oversight under conditions of US embargo and dual-currency reform; the country has no active stock exchange
- Currency
- CUP
- Payment methods
- Wire transfer (USD via third-country)Western UnionUSDT
A formal personal income tax exists but enforcement on retail trading via offshore channels is severely impaired in current conditions. Foreign brokers do not withhold.
There are no functional statutory leverage caps; offshore brokers serving Cuban residents typically apply their own limits where they accept onboarding at all. Most international brokers list Cuba as comprehensively prohibited under OFAC sanctions screening; KYC will fail in nearly all major broker onboarding flows. Stablecoin rails are the practical cross-border payment mechanism.
Frequently asked
Which brokers accept residents of Cuba?+
1 of 3 brokers in our ranking accept Cuba: Libertex.
Who regulates brokers for Cuba?+
Primary regulator: BCC Cuba — Banco Central de Cuba — central bank with banking and currency oversight under conditions of US embargo and dual-currency reform; the country has no active stock exchange.
What payment methods are available?+
Common methods: Wire transfer (USD via third-country), Western Union, USDT.
What are the tax rules for trading in Cuba?+
A formal personal income tax exists but enforcement on retail trading via offshore channels is severely impaired in current conditions. Foreign brokers do not withhold.
Scope of coverage
- Brokers tracked
- 14
- Regulators indexed
- 55
- Regulator actions logged
- 2
- Latest pricing verification
- Jun 1, 2026
Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.