The Central Bank of Belize

Belize is commemorating 50 years since the Belize dollar was pegged to the United States (U.S.) dollar at a fixed rate of BZ$2 to US$1. Adopted on 11 May 1976, this fixed currency rate policy has been a cornerstone of national development, serving as a stable monetary anchor for trade, investment, pricing, and financial planning.

Learn more about the key fraud typologies identified across the Americas, the Caribbean, and Belize in the Central Bank's March 2026 AML Highlights.

The Board reaffirms that the Central Bank functions under the direction and oversight of its Board of Directors. The Governor, as Chief Executive Officer, does not act independently but executes policies and decisions determined within this governance structure.

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $67,408,200.00.

The Central Bank of Belize (Central Bank) today announced the execution of a contract with Montran Corporation for the design and implementation of Belize’s Instant Payment System (IPS).

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $64,391,800.00.

The Central Bank of Belize (Central Bank) successfully conducted a week-long training programme for the credit union sector from 20 to 27 March 2026. This programme was aimed at strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing institutional resilience, and promoting the sector’s long-term sustainability.

The Central Bank reminds the public that persons are prohibited from carrying out certain financial activities without the requisite license or registration.

The Group of Supervisors in Belize issued AML/CFT/CPF Independent Audit Guidance Notes dated January 2026.

International Bank Belize is not licensed to provide banking and or financial business in or from within Belize. Learn more in the Warning Notice released by the Central Bank.

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $83,200,000.00.

Montran Corporation was selected through a competitive and transparent evaluation process to develop and implement the Belize Instant Payments System (BIPS).

The anti-money laundering, combatting the financing of terrorism and combatting proliferation financing Group of Supervisors (GOS) in Belize issued a public advisory on the Financial Action Task Force Public Statement dated 13 June 2025.

The Central Bank of Belize advises that, by decision delivered on 19 February 2026, the High Court dismissed a claim brought against the Registrar of Credit Unions (Registrar) challenging the decision to terminate Mr. Rafael Dominguez as the General Manager of Saint Francis Xavier Credit Union (SFXCU).

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $90,000,000.00.

Easy Credit Belize is not licensed to provide moneylending business in or from within Belize. Learn more in the Warning Notice released by the Central Bank.

Belize Quick Advance LTD/ Easy Flexible Capital is not licensed to provide moneylending business in or from within Belize. Learn more in the Warning Notice released by the Central Bank.

Learn more about conducting the product risk assessment in the Central Bank’s December 2025 Anti-Money Laundering Highlights.

Learn more about product risk assessment in the Central Bank’s September 2025 Anti-Money Laundering Highlights.

Belize USD Loans is not licensed to provide moneylending business in or from within Belize. Learn more in the Warning Circular released by the Central Bank.