The Central Bank of Bolivia has instructed Financial Intermediation Entities (EIF) to return US dollars in cash to small savers in the national financial system, aiming to restore certainty in the availability of the currency. The cash resources for these repayments come from a change to the legal reserve requirement effective 27 January. Eligibility covers individuals and legal entities that, as of 31 December 2025, held savings deposits in EIF of USD 1,000 or less. Repayments are due to benefit more than 770,000 savers and 20,000 small companies and are set to begin on 27 January 2026 across all EIF nationwide. The measure was agreed with key authorities in the Executive Branch’s Economic Cabinet, and the central bank signalled further actions to consolidate the new monetary policy framework.
Central Bank of Bolivia 2026-01-26
Central Bank of Bolivia orders cash repayment of US dollar deposits for small savers with balances up to USD 1,000
The Central Bank of Bolivia mandates Financial Intermediation Entities to return US dollars in cash to small savers with deposits of USD 1,000 or less, starting 27 January 2026, using resources from a revised legal reserve requirement. This initiative, benefiting over 770,000 savers and 20,000 small companies, aims to restore confidence in currency availability and aligns with the Executive Branch’s Economic Cabinet's monetary policy framework.