The Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia has rolled out a nationwide control plan for exchange houses focused on U.S. dollar transactions, tightening oversight of how authorized firms quote and execute buy and sell operations. The checks center on whether exchange houses clearly display their USD buying and selling rates to the public and whether they operate within the permitted spread tied to the official exchange rate published by the Central Bank of Bolivia. Street inspections found that some establishments had left external rate boards blank, and supervisors ordered the immediate posting of prices in all public-facing locations. ASFI is also checking compliance with the required maximum spread of BOB 0.10 between buying and selling prices. In parallel, the authority identified establishments carrying out exchange activity without the required operating license, treated them as clandestine financial activity and ordered their immediate closure. It warned that repeat offenses could lead to legal action against the owners. ASFI said most authorized exchange houses comply with current rules, but the inspections will continue on a permanent basis. The controls were reinforced after the implementation of the flexible exchange regime.
Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia2026-07-02
Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia steps up nationwide exchange house inspections and closes unlicensed operators
The Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia has intensified inspections of exchange houses across the country, focusing on USD rate display rules and compliance with the permitted BOB 0.10 buy-sell spread against the official Central Bank of Bolivia rate. It also closed establishments operating without a license and said the controls will continue permanently.