Just returned today from Iberostar Varadero (absolutely brilliant by the way). Before we went we were asking whether HSBC visa and mastercards were okay to use in Cuba. Everyone gave a resounding no. HOWEVER, we had taken it anyway and found when we got there that there was no problem whatsoever. It was acceptable wherever the visa and mastercard sign was - including airport duty free. Just thought this may help clarify for future travellers who may be panicking.



