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The Belize Bank was the first bank to introduce credit cards to Belize . This endeavor was not only pioneering but it also showed our willingness and ability to promote new areas of banking in Belize .
The Credit Card Center is one of the faster growing departments in the bank. Powered by very experienced and steadfast staff members, this department is a testament to growth and stability of the Belizean economy. Click on the Cards below to find what you need from any Belize Bank card - from low APRs to instant credit decisions and much more.
BELIZE BANK LOCAL VISA CORPORATE CARD
With the Belize Bank Local Visa Corporate Card, you can separate your personal expenses from your company expenses. The card can also be used by your employees that need to travel within Belize for the company. You will be able to pay bills and monitor the expenses of your employees. No need to be handling excess cash. The card will also bear the name of your company, along with the name of your employee.
Country Wide Acceptance
Since the card is affiliated with Visa; it can be used at any Visa participating merchant countrywide.
Instant Cash with Your Card
You can obtain cash with your VISA card from any bank or ATM in Belize displaying the VISA logo. Upon the request of your company, this service can be restricted.
Replacement of Lost or Stolen Cards
If your card is lost or stolen, we will replace it within 3 business days from the date your report was taken from any of our branches.
Making your Payments
A statement with a detailed listing of transactions done by your business or employee will be mailed to you on a monthly basis and you have the option of paying your entire balance within 20 days after the statement date or paying in installments. If the latter option is chosen, a minimum of 5% of the outstanding balance or BZ $25.00, whichever is greater, must be paid before the due date. Payments can be made at any of our branches.
Interest Charges
If the entire balance is paid by the due date, no interest will be charged. If partial payments are made, an interest charge will be levied per month on the average daily balance. Our interest rate is competitive with those on the local market.
Credit Limits
The minimum credit limit is BZ$500.00 and higher limits can be given in multiples of $500.00.
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VISA CLASSIC & MASTERCARD STANDARD
With both the Visa Classic and MasterCard Standard Corporate Card, you can separate your personal travel expenses from those that are business related. Pay your business bills around the world. The International Corporate Card is convenient if you need to send an employee for training or workshops abroad. You can easily monitor the expenses and control the credit limit according to the individual travel needs.
World Wide Acceptance
Because VISA and MasterCard are the two most widely recognized credit card companies in the world, they can be used at millions of locations worldwide
Instant Cash with Your Card
You can obtain cash with your VISA card from any automatic teller machines (ATM's) displaying the "VISA" or "Plus" logos. You can obtain cash with your MasterCard card from any automatic teller machines (ATM's) displaying the "MasterCard" or "Cirrus" logos. Cash can also be obtained from any bank in Belize displaying the "VISA" or "MasterCard" logos. Upon the request of your company, this service can be restricted.
Replacement of Lost or Stolen Cards
If your card is lost or stolen, we will replace it within a week from the date your report was taken from any of our branches. If you happen to be in the United States, a card can be replaced within 48 hours if you call either of the following numbers:24 Hour Service: 1-800-458-2733 OR 1-305-372-3027
Making your Payments
A statement with a detailed listing of transactions processed on your corporate card will be mailed to you on a monthly basis and you have the option of paying your entire balance within 20 days after the statement date or paying in installments. If the latter option is chosen, a minimum of 5% of the outstanding balance or US $25.00, whichever is greater, must be paid before the due date. Payments can be made at any of our branches.
Interest Charges
If the entire balance is paid by the due date, no interest will be charged. If partial payments are made, an interest charge will be levied per month on the average daily balance. Our interest rate is competitive with those on the international and local market.
Travel Accident Insurance
Both the Belize Bank VISA card and the MasterCard Card provide individual life coverage to you and your entire family. Coverage is automatic when you charge the entire travel fare(s) to your credit card. It is effective from the commencement of your air, sea or land trip until you arrive at your destination. This benefit is provided at no extra cost.
Credit Limit
The minimum credit limit is US $500.00 and higher limits can be given in multiples of $500.00.
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UNIVERSITY OF BELIZE AFFINITY VISA CARD
The Belize Bank University of Belize Affinity Visa Card has the same attributes as the Visa Classic listed above. However, the UB Visa is only available to the University of Belize staff, alumni and students who qualify.
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VISA GOLD CORPORATE CARD
If senior officials of your business are required to travel regularly for training, meetings or sales, the Belize Bank Visa Gold Corporate Card, with its enhanced benefits, is ideal for your company. You can easily monitor the expenses and control the credit limit according to the individual travel needs. The minimum limit on the Visa Gold Corporate Card is US $5,000.00
Worldwide Acceptance
VISA has the largest amount of merchant outlets compared to any other credit card company.
VISA Gold Assistance Center (VAC)
The VISA Gold Card offers an array of Emergency Travel Assistance Services for your convenience and security. The VAC is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A toll free or direct call puts you in direct contact with the VAC. Some of the services include:
- Pre-travel assistance
- Emergency Card Replacement & Emergency Cash
- Emergency Medical Assistance
- Legal Referral Assistance
- Emergency Ticket Replacement
- Prescription & Delivery of valuable documents assistance
- Lost Luggage Assistance
- Emergency Message Service
- Emergency Transportation Service
In the event that your card is lost or stolen, simply call the VAC toll free at 1-800-847-2911 when in the USA or Canada or collect at (410) 581-9754 when traveling anywhere else in the world. The VAC will immediately cancel the lost card and arrange for a new card to be delivered to you in one or two days, depending on your location .
Free VISA Card Travel Accident Insurance
The Belize Bank VISA Card provides up to US $250,000.00 individual life coverage to you, your spouse and dependent children under the age of 23. . Coverage is automatic when you purchase entire travel tickets with your VISA card. It is effective from the beginning of your air, sea or land trip until you arrive at your destination.
Free VISA Auto Rental Insurance
When you rent a car in the US or Canada with your VISA Gold Card, you can obtain Auto Rental Insurance automatically, at no extra cost. You must initiate the transaction and pay the complete cost of the auto rental with your VISA Gold Card and decline the insurance (CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) / LDW (Loss Damage Waiver)) offered by the auto company.
Cash Advance
You can obtain cash with your VISA card from any bank displaying the VISA logo or from any automatic teller machines (ATM's) displaying the "VISA" or "Plus" logos. The VISA Assistance Center can arrange for emergency cash advances, if requested, when your card is lost or stolen. Upon the request of your company, this service can be restricted.
Making your payments
Statements will be mailed to you on a monthly basis and you have the option of paying your entire balance within 20 days after the statement date or paying in installments. If the latter option is chosen, a minimum of 5% of the outstanding balance or BZ $25.00, whichever is greater, must be paid before the due date.
Interest Charge
If the entire balance is paid by the due date, no interest will be charged. If partial payments are made, an interest charge will be levied per month on the average daily balance. Our interest rate is competitive with those on the international and local market.
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