G.O.B. Collaborates with Belize Bank for Online Payment Services

The Government of Belize is collaborating with the Belize Bank to pilot its online payment for services. A release from the Government of Belize, says G.O.B. through a competitive bidding process under the project Supporting Electronic Payment Solutions, received and evaluated bids from the Belize Bank, National Bank of Belize, Heritage Bank Limited, Speednet (Smart), and Digi. Based on final evaluations, the E-kyash powered by Belize Bank was selected as the first electronic payment solution to pilot online payment for the processing of Temporary Work Permit applications within the Labour Department’s Temporary Employment Permit system. According to the release, the collaboration aims to provide Belizeans with a safe and secure means of payments that can be rapidly dispersed across multiple channels and introduce significant efficiencies to investors and local entrepreneurs. G.O.B. anticipates that paying with E-kyash will save time and presents the most secure way to process the payment. G.O.B. says, the integration of digital payments builds on Government’s commitment to achieving its digital transformation by providing efficient end-to-end digital government services. The new service is scheduled to go live at the end of April 2022.