US-issued credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards are not yet usable in Cuba. However, this is changing with new regulations and more places will begin to accept them, but not yet! It is advisable to bring cash in order to make any purchases in Cuba. Most places will not take USD, so you must exchange currency upon arriving at the airport. Tips however can be given in any currency. Traveler’s Checks may also be difficult to cash while in Cuba, so we do not recommend them.