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:
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/
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