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Bolivian Money: National Banks in Bolivia

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Bolivian Banks (Bancos) are risky business in Bolivia as in any developing country. There is always some worry about opening a bank account here. The following are leading banks in Santa Cruz, Bolivia They are national banks; therefore, you'll find the same banks in almost all major cities of Bolivia. Use their websites to locate their central bank offices (or enter a bank name in the "Amarillas" (yellow pages) search box below to find the bank nearest your city.

These banks all have numerous branch offices all over Bolivia. All of these banks also have ATM machines scattered all over most major cities. They are Bolivian banks that have demonstrated relative stability under uncertain political circumstances. None of these has folded yet, but it's always good to keep informed about the economy in Bolivia and the political situation in Bolivia, Bolivian government take-overs and nationalization of banks and other institutions, and other types of news that might cause you concern.

Because of the slight risks involved in investing in Bolivia, you can usually get higher interest rates on your deposits than you might in other more stable countries. Banks in Bolivia are closed on all Bolivian public holidays and may also close when there are other festivities, which they decide on a day-to-day basis. Visit our Banking in Bolivia home page to learn more about Bolivian money, currency exchange houses, credit unions, money transfer, currency conversion, credit card use, paying your bills at banks in Bolivia, Bolivian bank holidays and banking hours, and more.

National Banks in Bolivia


ENTER A BANK NAME TO FIND A BANK IN YOUR CITY:
Páginas amarillas - Bolivia

Banco Bisa
Avenida Monseñor Rivero Esq. Santa Fé
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Phone: (591-3) 336-6600
Website: www.bisa.com

Banco Unión
Calle Libertad No. 156
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Phone: (591-3) 336-6869
Website: www.bancounion.com.bo

Banco Nacional de Bolivia
Calle René Moreno No- 258
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Phone: (591-3) 336-4777
Website: www.bnb.com.bo

Banco de Crédito de Bolivia
Calle 24 de Septiembre No. 158
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Phone: (591-3) 336-1099
Website: www.bancodecredito.com.bo

Banco Ganadero
Calle 24 de Septiembre No. 110
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Phone: (591-3) 336-1616
Website: www.bancoganadero.com.bo

Banco Económico
Calle Ayachucho No. 116
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Phone: (591-3) 336-1177
Website: www.baneco.com.bo

Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz
Calle Junin No. 154
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Phone: (591-3) 363-3000
Website: www.bmsc.com.bo

NOTES: Banco Unión is the only bank in Bolivia where a non-resident can open a bank account. The Banco Nacional de Bolivia has Moneygram money transfer offices in many of its branches, and some banks now also have Western Union offices (you will also find Western Union offices in most DHL international courier branches).

Central Bank of Bolivia

Banco Central de Bolivia
Calle Ayacucho Esquina Mercado
La Paz, Bolivia
Phone: 800-10-2030 (toll free in Bolivia)
Phone: (591-3) 240-9090
Fax: (591-2) 240-6614
Email: bancocentraldebolivia@bcb.gob.bo
Website: www.bcb.gob.bo/

Need a Bank Account? Contact Expat Services

BoliviaBella Expat Services offers an entire suite of services to help smooth your transition into expat living. In Santa Cruz, we can help you choose a bank and open a bank account, apply for residency, do your house hunting for you, help you set up your utilities, and more. Click here to learn more about all the expat services we offer.

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