Does PayPal operate or work for users in Cuba?

Asked Feb 9, 2014· 1 answer ·Cuba, Latin America, Restricted Jurisdictions, Sanctioned Jurisdictions, United States

Faisal KhanAnswered Feb 9, 2014

No. Cube is on the list of embargoed countries by the US (has been since 1962) so any trade with Cuba by an American company is not allowed, hence, PayPal is not available in Cuba.

List of embargoed nations: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls

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