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Brokers by Country · CU

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.

5 / 9 brokers accept Cuba

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01FxPro

    FCACySECSCBFSCA
    Open account at FxPro →
    Avg spread
    0.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $10.00
    incl. $7 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:500
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · SCB (Bahamas) entity: 1:500

    Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history · MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing

    Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full FxPro details →

  2. 02Deriv

    BVIMFSA
    Open account at Deriv →
    Avg spread
    0.70pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $7.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU retail (MFSA Malta): 1:30 · Labuan / Vanuatu / BVI entities: up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020) · Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill

    Fits ifYou trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product category
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Deriv X

    Founded in 1999 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Deriv details →

  3. 03XM Group

    ASICCySECIFSC
    Open account at XM Group →
    Avg spread
    1.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $13.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list

    Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full XM Group details →

  4. 04Libertex

    SVG FSA
    Open account at Libertex →
    Avg spread
    0.50pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $5.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:999
    Libertex 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 list
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform

    Founded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Libertex details →

  5. 05RoboForex

    IFSC
    Open account at RoboForex →
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $6.00
    incl. $4 commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:500
    IFSC Belize offshore only — ECN tier; separate Pro account reaches 1:2000

    ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list · IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full RoboForex details →

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
Tax

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.

Retail trading rules

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?+

5 of 9 brokers in our ranking accept Cuba: FxPro, Deriv, XM Group, Libertex, RoboForex.

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.