Public Advisories from the Central Bank of Belize

Buying Rate of the United States Dollar

May 3, 2023, 14:02 PM by Bryan Grant
The Central Bank of Belize has fixed the buying rate of the United States Dollar at a rate of BZ$2.00 to US$1.00 for United States currency notes, commencing 2 May 2023.

The public is hereby informed that, in accordance with Regulation 32 of the Exchange Control Regulations, 2021, the Central Bank of Belize has fixed the buying rate of the United States Dollar at a rate of BZ$2.00 to US$1.00 for United States currency notes, commencing 2 May 2023.

Therefore, all transactions involving the purchase and sale of United States Currency Notes must be conducted as follows:

Currency Notes
Central Bank of Belize

Buying Rate: BZ$2.00
Selling Rate: BZ$2.0063

Authorised Dealers

Buying Rate: BZ$2.00
Selling Rate: BZ$2.0175

Please note that the buying rate for all other US dollar denominated monetary instruments is unchanged.

The Central Bank of Belize encourages individuals and firms to transact their holdings of United States currency with an authorised dealer, subject to regulations under the Money Laundering and Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2020.

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