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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Date : Aug 5, 2025, 02:00 AM

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Sell : 2.0175

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Central Bank Clarifies Misinterpretation of Proposed Amendments to the Moneylenders Act

August 26, 2025

The Central Bank wishes to clarify a recent social media post made by a media house that incorrectly suggests that the proposed amendments to the Moneylenders Act and Regulations would increase the maximum interest charged by moneylenders from 48% to 148% per annum.
Treasury Bill Auction Notice #12 of 2025

August 15, 2025

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $90,000,000.00.
Central Bank of Belize Addresses Misinformation Regarding Acceptance of Mutilated 2025 Banknotes

August 15, 2025

The Central Bank of Belize is aware of misinformation circulating regarding the acceptance of mutilated (damaged) versions of the newly issued 2025 banknotes.
Warning Circular - J & I Loan Services

August 15, 2025

J & I Loan Services is not licensed to provide moneylending business in or from within Belize. Learn more in the Warning Circular released by the Central Bank.
Public Asked to Report Unlicensed or Unregistered Financial Activity

August 8, 2025

The Central Bank reminds the public that persons are prohibited from carrying out certain financial activities without the requisite license or registration.
Central Bank Streamlines Foreign Currency Purchase for Prepaid Imported Goods

July 31, 2025

In its ongoing efforts to enhance the ease of doing business, the Central Bank of Belize (Central Bank) has further expanded the delegation of authority (DOA) to authorised dealers.
Treasury Bill Auction Notice #11 of 2025

July 28, 2025

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $67,408,200.00.
New Banknotes to Enter Circulation on 4 August 2025

July 8, 2025

The Central Bank of Belize is pleased to announce that the new 2025 banknote series will officially enter circulation on 4 August 2025.
Treasury Bill Auction Notice #10 of 2025

July 3, 2025

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $64,391,800.00.
GOS Public Advisory on FATF Public Statement

June 27, 2025

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.
Central Bank Announces Successful Launch of APSSS 2.0

June 24, 2025

The Central Bank of Belize (Central Bank) is pleased to announce the successful launch of the upgraded Automated Payments and Securities Settlement System (APSSS 2.0).
CRIF Receives License to Operate as Belize’s First Credit Bureau

June 23, 2025

CRIF Information Services Belize Limited has officially been granted a license to operate as Belize’s first licensed credit bureau, paving the way for a comprehensive credit reporting system that will improve credit access, strengthen responsible lending practices, and promote greater financial inclusion.
Treasury Bill Auction Notice #9 of 2025

June 16, 2025

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $83,200,000.00.
Temporary Disruption of the Automated Payments and Securities Settlement System (APSSS)

June 10, 2025

Learn more about the Temporary Disruption of the Automated Payments and Securities Settlement System (APSSS).
Central Bank Warns Public of Fraudulent Claims

June 3, 2025

The Central Bank of Belize alerts the public to a fraudulent article currently circulating online, which falsely claims that the Central Bank has initiated legal action against a local media house.
64th Bi-Annual Meeting of CARICOM Central Bank Governors

May 23, 2025

The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten hosted the 64th Bi-Annual Meeting of the CARICOM Central Bank Governors, which convened senior central bank officials from eleven Caribbean jurisdictions to address regional economic developments and strengthen the resilience of the Caribbean’s financial systems.
Central Bank Urges Strategic Action to Build Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

May 21, 2025

Governor Kareem Michael presented at the eighth regular meeting of the National Trade Negotiating Commission, speaking on the wide-ranging implications of recent U.S. trade measures and called for immediate, coordinated action.
Anti-Money Laundering Highlights - December 2024

May 16, 2025

Learn more about The Risk-Based Approach in Central Bank’s December 2024 Anti-Money Laundering Highlights.
Treasury Bill Auction Notice #8 of 2025

May 14, 2025

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $90,000,000.00.
Central Bank Eases Access to Foreign Currency for Services

May 9, 2025

The Central Bank of Belize (Central Bank) has expanded the delegation of authority to authorised dealers, enabling customers to buy foreign currency directly from domestic banks for service-based transactions.

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