Central Bank Museum Celebrates International Museum Day
The Central Bank’s Museum celebrates International Museum Day on Sunday May 17th. This year’s theme is “Museums Uniting in a Divided World”.
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Exchange Rates
2026-05-14
| Buying | Selling | |
|---|---|---|
United States Dollar | 6.7439 | 6.7627 |
Canadian Dollar | 4.8979 | 5.3839 |
Pound Sterling | 9.1220 | 9.8981 |
Euro | 9.1622 | 9.4234 |
Inflation Rate (Per Cent)
March 2026
Headline | 0.7 |
Core | 0.8 |
Food | 0.8 |
Interest Rate (Per Cent)
2026-05-14
Discount Rate | 5.50 |
Prime Lending Rate (Median) | 7.50 |
Prime Lending Rate (Average) | 7.57 |
Overnight Interbank Rate | 0.60 |
Foreign Exchange Authorised Dealers as at August 2025
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Central Bank invites you to attend its Public Consultation Sessions on the Draft Payment Systems and Services Bill (PSS) and Accompanying Regulations
Register to join the sessions on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (Trinidad) and Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (Tobago). The sessions will include a presentation on the key elements of the Draft PSS Bill and Regulations and a question and answer segment to facilitate further engagement and clarification.
Central Bank Welcomes Statement Released by Republic Bank
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago welcomes the statement released by Republic Bank. The Central Bank’s intervention on the matter was minimal, and consistent with our commitment to working alongside the banking sector.
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Established in 1964, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago is a beacon of stability. Our vision is global respect, transparency, and economic growth, upheld by core values.
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