The Central Bank of Cuba published an update on Banco Metropolitano (BANMET) describing the successful execution of Saturday payroll payments on 7 March across multiple branches, with some locations extending service times and additional units opened to manage anticipated high customer demand during the salary payment period amid ongoing energy-related disruptions to banking services. The report describes on-the-ground monitoring across several areas of Havana that found a high level of organization and broadly positive customer feedback. It highlights branch 276 in Villa Panamericana, which continued to support recent payments to retirees and pensioners despite rehabilitation works, operating with all teller stations open and three ATMs in service, including one newly installed, with queues largely cleared by midday. Branch 272 in Reparto Camilo Cienfuegos (Havana del Este) focused its weekend operations on teller and ATM services for payroll payments, particularly for Education and Public Health workers, supported by near-full staffing; branches 279 and 280 in Guanabacoa also participated.
Central Bank of Cuba 2026-03-09
Central Bank of Cuba reports BANMET’s Saturday payroll payment operations ran successfully across Havana branches amid energy constraints
The Central Bank of Cuba reported successful Saturday payroll payments by Banco Metropolitano (BANMET) on 7 March, with extended service times and additional units amid energy disruptions. Monitoring in Havana showed high organization and positive customer feedback. Branch 276 in Villa Panamericana notably supported retirees and pensioners despite ongoing rehabilitation, while Branch 272 in Reparto Camilo Cienfuegos focused on payroll payments for Education and Public Health workers, supported by near-full staffing.