BankHeadOffice.com         Bank Head Office Worldwide   ♦ Loan Calculators ♦ Mortgage Guides ♦ Banking FAQs ♦ Banking Institutions ♦ Central Banks Worldwide       Home  »  Central Banks Worldwide  »  Central Bank of Belize Central Bank of Belize The Central Bank of Belize is the central bank of the Central American nation of Belize, established in 1982.   The Central Bank is the natural successor to the Monetary Authority of Belize, established from 1976 to 1981, and the Board of Commissioners of Currency running from 1894. The latter is responsible for the devaluation crisis that led to the nationalist movement of the 1950s. The mission of the Central Bank of Belize is to foster the development of an economic and financial environment in Belize that will facilitate economic growth. In pursuit of its mission, and to maintain the economy’s internal and external balance, the goals and operating objectives of the Central Bank of Belize are as follows:    Promote monetary stability;    Regulate the issue and availability of money and its international exchange;    Regulate and monitor the financial environment;    Foster good credit and exchange conditions; and    Foster the development of money and capital markets in Belize. Similar to other Central Banks in the English speaking Caribbean, the Central Bank of Belize is modeled on the Bank of England and its functions include providing banking services to the Government of Belize and financial institutions, issuing the domestic currency, regulating commercial banks and other financial institutions, providing economic advice to the Government, conducting research and publishing information on monetary and other economic developments. Only notes and coins issued by the Central Bank shall be legal tender in Belize.   Central Bank of Belize HQ Address: Gabourel Lane Belize City Belize Telephone: +501 223 6194 Facsimile: +501 223 6226 Swift Code: CEBBBZBZ Website: www.centralbank.org.bz Currency: Belize Dollar Banking Hours: Monday - Friday : 8.00 am - 3.00 pm   The Central Bank of Belize is responsible for regulating all banks and financial institutions that are licensed under the Banks and Financial Institutions Act (BFIA), the International Banking Act (IBA) and credit unions registered under the Credit Unions Act (CUA). List of banks governed by Central Bank of Belize Licensed Local Commercial Banks » Atlantic Bank Limited » FirstCaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited » Heritage Bank Limited » Belize Bank Limited » Scotiabank (Belize) Limited International Banks Licensed in Belize » Atlantic International Bank Limited » Choice Bank Limited » Heritage International Bank & Trust Limited » British Caribbean Bank International Ltd. » Handels Bank & Trust Co. Ltd. » Market Street Bank Limited » Caye International Bank Ltd. DISCLAIMER The content comes from Internet, reasonable efforts are made to maintain accuracy of information published. However, information could contain errors or inaccuracies and is presented without warranty and statutory means. No liability is assumed for errors or omissions. Viewers are advised to consult their banker or financial consultant for complete information and their professional advise. All trademarks, logos, brand names and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 - 2022 BankHeadOffice.com ® All Rights Reserved