USD → 
CUP Rate as of2026-05-20 USD to CUP Converter.
1 USD = 24 CUP as of 2026-05-20. Cuba operates a dual-rate regime: the official USD-CUP rate is fixed near 24 for state transactions, while the informal street rate hovers near 370 as of mid-2026 due to chronic dollar scarcity. Search volume is dominated by Cuban-American families in Miami and Tampa navigating the gap between the two rates when sending remittances.
USD → CUP Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇨🇺 CUP |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | CUP 24.00 |
| $10.00 | CUP 240.00 |
| $100.00 | CUP 2,400.00 |
| $500.00 | CUP 12,000.00 |
| $1,000.00 | CUP 24,000.00 |
| $5,000.00 | CUP 120,000.00 |
| $10,000.00 | CUP 240,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | CUP 1,200,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | CUP 2,400,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to CUP conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Cuban Peso at today's rate of 1 USD = 24 CUP. The reverse holds too: 1 CUP = 0.0417 USD.
| 1 USD | 24 CUP |
| 5 USD | 120 CUP |
| 10 USD | 240 CUP |
| 25 USD | 600 CUP |
| 50 USD | 1,200 CUP |
| 100 USD | 2,400 CUP |
| 500 USD | 12,000 CUP |
| 1,000 USD | 24,000 CUP |
| 5,000 USD | 120,000 CUP |
| 10,000 USD | 240,000 CUP |
| 1 CUP | 0.0417 USD |
| 5 CUP | 0.2083 USD |
| 10 CUP | 0.4167 USD |
| 25 CUP | 1.04 USD |
| 50 CUP | 2.08 USD |
| 100 CUP | 4.17 USD |
| 500 CUP | 20.83 USD |
| 1,000 CUP | 41.67 USD |
| 5,000 CUP | 208.33 USD |
| 10,000 CUP | 416.67 USD |
Why people convert USD to CUP.
The USD/CUP corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Cuban Peso side, demand comes from dual-rate regime (official 24 vs informal 370), OFAC sanctions block bank wires, and Cuban-American Miami diaspora. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/CUP is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved down 0.0% against the Cuban Peso, and over five years it has weakened about 0.0% (from 24 to 24). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a falling rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Cuban Peso you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → CUP rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-20 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
