On June 3, 2026, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago registered Convenience Pay Technologies Limited (Convenience Pay) as a Payment Service Provider and granted Convenience Pay a provisional registration, authorising it to issue electronic money (e-money) in Trinidad and Tobago for a 6-month period. The company is a subsidiary of United Independent Petroleum Marketing Company Limited (UNIPET).
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Since the last Monetary Policy Report, the global economy—still grappling with the implications of tariffs—was further unsettled by the emergence of new tensions. The US Supreme Court’s decision in February 2026 to repeal previously imposed tariffs—and the subsequent proposal of a new 10 per cent tariff propelled uncertainty. In addition, the escalation of geopolitical tensions arising from the US-Israel conflict with Iran in late February 2026, heightened global economic uncertainty.
The consultation period on the Draft Payment Systems and Services (PSS) Bill and Regulations closes on June 20, 2026. From stronger consumer protection to faster, more inclusive digital payments, this is about building a financial system that works for everyone. Your engagement is shaping the future of domestic payments.
Learn more and share your feedback: www.central-bank.org.tt/public-consultation-pss
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago invites members of the public to take part in an Auction for the purchase of a vehicle. Viewing of the vehicle will be accommodated at the Central Bank by appointment only. To make appointments or for further enquiries, contact the Support Services – Administration Unit at 235-2288 exts. 2577/2399 from June 8, 2026 – June 12, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Representatives of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago yesterday, May 26, led by Deputy Governor, Dr. Dorian Noel met with representatives of the Tobago Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, as part of the Bank’s ongoing commitment to meaningful consultation with the business community across Trinidad and Tobago. This follows a recent engagement with the Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly in April 2026.
Jeanette Joseph, Assistant Manager – Payments & Financial Markets Infrastructure joined CNC3’s The Morning Brew with host Jason Williams,
on May 18, 2026, to discuss the Public Consultation Sessions on the Payment Systems and Services (PSS) Bill and Regulations
The Central Bank’s Museum celebrates International Museum Day on Sunday May 17th. This year’s theme is “Museums Uniting in a Divided World”.
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.
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.