The Central Bank of Belize

We work to encourage financial stability and economic growth for the wellbeing of Belize.

New Currency Designs Revealed

The Central Bank unveils Belize's newly redesigned suite of currency notes.

Integration of Credit Unions in APSSS

Credit union members and bank customers can now make electronic payments quickly, safely, and securely anywhere in Belize.

Buying Rate of the United States Dollar

The Central Bank has fixed the buying rate of the United States Dollar at a rate of BZ$2.00 to US$1.00 for for all United States monetary instruments, commencing 1 June 2023.

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Jul 17, 2025, 10:51 AM

Title : USD-20250717-1

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Date : Jul 17, 2025, 02:00 AM

Buy : 2.0000

Sell : 2.0175

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Press Release

Central Bank of Belize Board reaffirms Governance Framework and Institutional Integrity of the Central Bank

April 28, 2026

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.
Treasury Bill Auction Notices

Treasury Bill Auction Notice #7 of 2026

April 22, 2026

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

Central Bank of Belize Announces Development of an Instant Payment System

April 21, 2026

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).
Treasury Bill Auction Notices

Treasury Bill Auction Notice #6 of 2026

April 16, 2026

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

Central Bank of Belize Concludes Training to Strengthen Credit Union Governance

March 30, 2026

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.
Public Advisories

Public Asked to Report Unlicensed or Unregistered Financial Activity

March 25, 2026

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

AML/CFT/CPF Independent Audit Guidance Notes

March 23, 2026

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

Warning Notice - International Bank Belize

March 17, 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.
Treasury Bill Auction Notices

Treasury Bill Auction Notice #5 of 2026

March 13, 2026

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

Contract Award Notice for Belize Instant Payments System (BIPS)

March 4, 2026

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

GOS Public Advisory on FATF Public Statement

March 3, 2026

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.
Press Release

High Court of Belize Affirms Decision on Termination of General Manager of SFXCU

February 25, 2026

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).
Treasury Bill Auction Notices

Treasury Bill Auction Notice #4 of 2026

February 17, 2026

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

Warning Notice - Easy Credit Belize

February 16, 2026

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.
Warning Notice

Warning Notice - Belize Quick Advance LTD/ Easy Flexible Capital

February 16, 2026

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.
Public Advisories

Anti-Money Laundering Highlights - December 2025

January 23, 2026

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

Anti-Money Laundering Highlights - September 2025

January 23, 2026

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

Warning Circular - Belize USD Loans

January 23, 2026

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.
Treasury Bill Auction Notices

Treasury Bill Auction Notice #3 of 2026

January 21, 2026

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

Belize’s 2025 Banknotes – A Journey of Collaboration and Security

January 14, 2026

Read newsletter discussing the story behind the development of Belize’s 2025 banknote series.

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