Banco Metropolitano launched its own mobile app, but it includes Transfermóvil functions. (Photo: Cuban newspaper)
The Metropolitan Bank of Cuba launched its own mobile app, but it includes the functionality that Transfermóvil owns – the app developed by Etecsa that keeps EnZona’s monopoly on e-commerce in Cuba.
Banmet computer tool is for informational purposes only. According to the information disclosed on the YouTube channel of the banking institution that only has a presence in Havana, with the apk you can check the locations of bank branches and ATMs, as well as make inquiries about the payment calendar for retirees and retirees. Social Security retirees and find out the main channels of communication with the bank.
Banmet can be downloaded in version 1.0 from the Apklis mobile app store. This apk was jointly developed with University of Computer Science and “provides quick access to information”.
An important aspect that Banmet highlights is the section where its customers can learn about the complex cash and exchange system in effect in Cuba since January 1st.
Banmet, like other Cuban banks, has updated operational limits in ATMs and electronic channels due to monetary regulation.
ATM machines:
- Maximum day: 15,000 pesos
- Limit per transaction: 5 thousand pesos
- Number of operations: up to 10 operations daily
Electronic payment channels (POS, Transfermóvil, Enzona):
- Maximum day: 30,000 pesos
- Limit per transaction: 30,000 pesos
- Number of operations: Up to 20 daily operations
ETECSA is updating Transfermóvil to include Banco Metropolitano services
Among the new features of version 1.210106, the inclusion of bank account management accessibility identical to Metropolitan Bank, Which has an exclusive presence in Havana.
In this way, Banco Metropolitano’s mobile banking customers transfer their savings accounts on demand from CUC (Cuban Convertible Peso) to Cuban Pesos (CUP); Time deposits open and also close once the holder decides. All without having to go to a bank branch.