Mir payment cards are now reportedly accepted in popular tourist destinations in Cuba
Caribbean country embraces Russia’s alternative to MasterCard
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Cuba has started accepting Russia's Mir payment cards at point of sale (POS) terminals, the press service of the Russian National Payment System (NSPK) has said.
According to a statement released on Tuesday, the cards will first be accepted in popular tourist locations, including the Cuban capital Havana and the resort town of Varadero.
“Tourists from Russia can now use Mir cards to pay in stores, hotels, restaurants, and other commercial and service establishments throughout the country,” the statement reads.
“We will work with our partners to ensure that in the near future our cards are accepted throughout Cuba. Payments with Russian cards are made at the rate set by the Mir payment system. We're trying to make it as viable as possible,” said the head of NSPK Vladimir Komlev...more
https://www.rt.com/business/588603-cuba-russian-payment-system/
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Although NATO forces regularly participate in drills in the region, many remain unprepared for the harsh realities of Arctic life.
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