The Central Bank of Belize

The Central Bank of Belize is pleased to announce that the new National Symbols Coin Series will officially enter circulation on Friday, 18 September 2026.

The Central Bank of Belize acknowledges the decision of the Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal while reaffirming its commitment to workplace safety.

In accordance with section 74 of the Credit Unions Act, CAP. 314, the Registrar of Credit Unions cancelled the registration of 4 defunct credit unions.

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

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 (the Central Bank), the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) have signed governance agreements establishing the framework for the shared use of the Sanctions Registry System (SRS).

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 has unveiled the designs for Belize’s new National Symbols Coin Series today through an official video release, marking a milestone in modernizing the country’s currency while celebrating Belizean identity.

The Central Bank of Belize highlights the successful partnership of the Belize Bankers Association and the CRIF Credit Bureau.

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 25 June 2026.

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

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

Central Bank of Belize Governor Kareem Michael, in his capacity as Registrar of Credit Unions, has granted approval to the Administrator of St. Francis Xavier Credit Union Ltd., Mr. Marlowe Neal, to convene a Special Meeting on Sunday, 14 June 2026 at the Corozal Community College in Corozal Town, Belize.

The Central Bank of Belize hosted the 66th Bi-Annual Meeting of CARICOM Central Bank Governors. The meeting 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).