The Central Bank of Belize

The Central Bank of Belize hosted the 66th Bi-Annual Meeting of CARICOM Central Bank Governors on 21–22 May 2026. The meeting, chaired by Governor Kareem Michael, convened Governors, Deputy Governors, and senior officials from central banks across the Caribbean, along with representatives from regional institutions and technical working groups.

The Central Bank presents a video outlining the key economic shifts of 2025 and previewing what lies ahead for 2026. Watch the full video below for key insights on Belize's economic growth, inflation risks, and the health of financial institutions.

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.