ACTIVE SDN
Verified active as of June 2026
Netherlands Caribbean BANK N.V.
OFAC Cuba Sanctions Profile — Entity listed under CUBA
Key Facts
- OFAC name on file: NETHERLANDS CARIBBEAN BANK N.V.
- Type: Entity
- Sanctions program: Cuba (Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 CFR 515)
About this designation
Netherlands Caribbean BANK N.V. appears on the US Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List under the Cuba (Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 CFR 515) program. US persons and entities are prohibited from engaging in transactions with this entity, and any property or interests in property within US jurisdiction must be blocked and reported to OFAC.
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Frequently asked questions
▸ Is Netherlands Caribbean BANK N.V. currently sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. As of June 2026, Netherlands Caribbean BANK N.V. is on the active US Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under Cuba (Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 CFR 515). All assets under US jurisdiction are blocked and US persons are generally prohibited from dealing with them under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (31 CFR Part 515).
▸ What OFAC program is Netherlands Caribbean BANK N.V. sanctioned under?
Netherlands Caribbean BANK N.V. is designated under Cuba (Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 CFR 515). OFAC's Cuba sanctions are administered under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR, 31 CFR Part 515), the comprehensive embargo framework that has been in continuous effect since 1962. Distinct from the SDN designation, the State Department separately maintains the Cuba Restricted List (CRL, §515.209) and the Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List (CPAL, §515.210), which prohibit transactions even with entities not on the SDN.
▸ When was Netherlands Caribbean BANK N.V. added to the OFAC SDN list?
Netherlands Caribbean BANK N.V. was added to the OFAC SDN list on 2026-04-20. OFAC publishes designations as part of broader CUBA-program actions; the linked OFAC source page records the original press release. The designation remains active until OFAC removes it via a delisting action.
Verifying this designation
Useful tools and explainers
- Search the full Cuba SDN list — paste any name to see if it's currently designated.
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