Banks and Financial Institutions

Email: atlantic@atlabank.com
Tel: + (501) 223-4123 / 223-3921

Year Established: 1971
Address: Corner Cleghorn St. and Freetown Rd., Belize City, Belize

Description: Atlantic Bank Ltd. was established in Belize City on August 16th, 1971 with a staff complement of seven. Since the Bank’s inception, our customers have been at the forefront of our institution and we strive to meet and exceed their needs. It is with this in mind that we work towards building the future together and developing the communities we serve.

As a responsible corporate citizen, ABL contributes to the growth and development of the communities that we serve. We work closely with organizations that promote education, health, sports, culture, and environmental awareness. We uphold high ethical working standards and comply with the laws and regulations of Belize. As a good corporate citizen, we consider the best interest of all our stakeholders; and carefully assess the impact of our actions on the general public.

Service Offering: We operate in all areas of finance both short and long-term; destined for commerce, agriculture, export, and import as well as in the areas of real estate, tourism services, and others. Personal and corporate banking services include savings accounts, checking accounts, credit cards, personal loans, commercial loans, payroll services, letters of credit, online banking, and debit cards, etc. (Source: Atlantic Bank Limited)

Manager: Mr. Sergio Acosta
Email: sacosta@belizebank.com
Tel: + (501) 227-7132 Ext 3290
Ph: + (501) 610-3446

Account Manager: Ms. Monica Daryanani
Email: mdaryanani@belizebank.com
Tel: + (501) 227-7132 Ext 3173
PH: + (501) 615-6721

Year Established: 1902
Address: 100 Coney Drive-The Matalon Suite, Belize City, Belize

Description: The Belize Bank Limited (BBL) is a full service commercial banking operation in Belize providing a range of banking and financial services to its customers. The Belize Bank Limited carries a tradition of excellence in service as the first and oldest continuous banking operation in Belize.

The Bank of British Honduras was incorporated in December 1902 and opened for business in 1903. In 1912, its operations were purchased by the Royal Bank of Canada beginning the second era of operations which lasted until 1987. In April of 1987, the Royal Bank operations was purchased by the Belize Bank – a group of local investors who rebranded it to “The Belize Bank Limited” – commencing the third era of Belize’s longest uninterrupted banking operation totaling over 100 years of service to Belize.

The Belize Bank values its tradition of service, built on sound banking experience and the highest ethical standards. With a track record of consistent growth, The Belize Bank is a pillar of strength, stability and integrity in the Belizean economy. The Belize Bank remains a dominant player in the banking industry in Belize. With It’s increasing market share of loans and of deposits, the Belize Bank continues to be the leader in an increasingly sophisticated and competitive banking environment.

Service Offering: Personal and corporate banking services include savings accounts (regular, deposits, and term deposits), checking accounts, credit cards, personal loans, commercial loans, overdrafts, payroll services, international wire transfers, merchant services, foreign currency exchange, letters of credit, online banking, and debit cards, etc. (Source: Belize Bank Limited)

AG Manager: Mr. Hipolito Bautista
Email: info@dfcbelize.org
Ph: + (501) 822-2350

Year Established: 1963
Address: Bliss Parade, City of Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize C.A.

Description: Established in 1963, The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is Belize’s only Development Bank offering financing for Belize’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Larger, Productive Sector Businesses, Financing for Higher Education, Home Financing, and Financing for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency investments for Home and Business.

Service Offering: The DFC offers financing for Belize’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Larger, Productive Sector Businesses, Financing for Higher Education, Home Financing and Financing for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency investments for Home and Business.

Email: services@banking.bz
Ph: + (501) 223-6783 or 223-6784

Year Established: 1999
Address: 106 Princess Margaret Drive, Belize City, Belize

Description: Heritage Bank Limited is a private limited liability company incorporated under the Laws of Belize (Chapter 250 Revised Edition 2000) on December 7, 1999. The Bank was issued bank license No. 1 of 2000 on November 15, 2000 under the Banks and Financial Institutions Act (BFIA) (Chapter 263 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000).

Heritage evolved from a merger of Provident Bank & Trust of Belize Limited established in 1998 to provide international banking services, and Alliance Bank of Belize Limited established in 2001 to provide domestic banking services. These two institutions had common shareholders.

In 2006 there was a change in the shareholding of the Bank when Provident Bank acquired the majority stake in Alliance Bank. In 2008 a strategic decision was made to merge the operations of both Alliance Bank of Belize Limited and Provident Bank & Trust of Belize Limited. All functions of the two institutions were consolidated to benefit from economies of scale resulting in corporate synergies with best practices applied throughout the organizations.

On January 1, 2010 the Bank legally changed its name to Heritage Bank Limited from Alliance Bank of Belize Limited. The Bank’s parent, which owns 95.6%, also legally changed its name from Provident Bank & Trust of Belize Limited to Heritage International Bank & Trust Limited. The Heritage Group offers a range of international and domestic banking including fiscal agency services.

On February 1, 2016 Heritage Bank made history in Belize when it acquired the Belize operations of the FirstCaribbean International Bank. The instantaneous growth in our customer base with its related activities enhanced our business and positively impacted our image in the country. A Business Processing Center was established to function as a call center and to manage the preparation and dispatch of statements of accounts. Staff complement increased by some 75 in the city and at district branches to the present 200 employees.

Service Offering: Personal and corporate banking services include savings accounts, checking accounts, term deposit accounts, credit cards, personal loans, commercial loans, mortgages, overdrafts, foreign currency exchange, letters of credit, online banking, cellphone banking, payroll services, merchant services, and debit cards, etc.