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Rates last reviewed 24 Sep 2026

Rates in Guyana, with dates

Every figure the calculators use, exactly as published, with the day it was checked and where it came from. Reviewed 24 Sep 2026.

Savings accounts

InstitutionProductRate or rangeTermMinimumAs ofSourceConfidence
Bank of Baroda (Guyana)Savings Bank accountRate in force since 11 February 2013; interest paid twice a year, in April and October.1.0%11 Feb 2013bankofbaroda.gychecked on the source
Bank of GuyanaSmall savings rate (average of commercial banks)Statistical Abstract, Tables 4.1 and 4.2; unchanged at 0.81% since 2022.0.81%31 Jul 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source
Citizens Bank GuyanaJackpot SavingsOn balances of $3,000 and over; Golden Grand (60+) and Junior Savers 0.85% on minimum quarterly balance of $1,000, credited twice yearly; Excel 0.15% (min $200,000)0.6%G$3,00024 Sep 2026citizensbankgy.comchecked on the source
Demerara BankStatement SavingsInterest paid end of April and October; Visa debit card fee GYD 1,0000.35%G$2,00024 Sep 2026demerarabank.comchecked on the source
GBTIStatement SavingsRate read from the page's counter widget, which displays 0% on screen; interest quarterly on the minimum balance; Primelife (seniors) and children's accounts 0.9%.0.5%G$5,00024 Sep 2026gbtibank.comreported
GPSCCUOrdinary Savings (compulsory share savings)No rate is set in advance: the dividend is declared at the annual general meeting after the accounts are audited. The last one declared was 2% for 2021 and 2022 together ($95.8 million in all, adopted in September 2024), roughly 1% a year on members' ordinary savings. Minimum balance $5,000; minimum contribution $1,000 a month.not publishedG$5,00024 Sep 2026mygpsccu.comunconfirmed
New Building SocietyDeposit AccountOpen with $10,000, keep $5,000; interest credited 30 June and 31 December; matches the Bank of Guyana's figure (1.40%).1.4%G$10,00024 Sep 2026nbsgy.comchecked on the source
New Building SocietyFive Dollar Shares AccountOpen $10,000, maintain $5,000; half-yearly1.5%G$10,00024 Sep 2026nbsgy.comchecked on the source
New Building SocietySave & Prosper AccountOpen $250,000, maintain $100,000; quarterly on the 15th of Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec; penalty of one month's interest if no notice2.75%one month notice to withdrawG$250,00024 Sep 2026nbsgy.comchecked on the source
Republic Bank (Guyana)Optimizer savingsBelow GY$1M 0.40%; GY$1M to 9,999,999 0.50%; GY$10M+ 0.55%; minimum daily balance, paid monthly0.5%0.40% to 0.55%G$100,00024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source
Republic Bank (Guyana)RightStart (under 19)'Current rate: 1.00%' on minimum monthly balance of $1,0001.0%G$1,00024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source
Republic Bank (Guyana)Savings Plus0.50% on minimum monthly balance of GY$50,000 and over, nil below; paid monthly; GY$70 ATM withdrawal, GY$300 counter withdrawal0.5%G$50,00024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source
Republic Bank (Guyana)TimeSaver savingsGY$5,000+ 0.50%; GY$100,000 to 999,999 0.49%; GY$1M+ 0.54%; minimum quarterly balance, paid quarterly0.5%0.49% to 0.54%G$5,00024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source

Fixed deposits

InstitutionProductRate or rangeTermMinimumAs ofSourceConfidence
Bank of Baroda (Guyana)Fixed deposit 181 days and aboveThe rate card gives 1.25% for recurring deposits (since 25 June 2015), while the recurring deposit and Monthly Income Plan pages say 3.50% (12 to 36 months) and 3.75% (36 to 60 months); the bank's pages disagree.1.25%181 to 364 days, and 1 year and aboveG$100,00011 Feb 2013bankofbaroda.gyreported
Bank of Baroda (Guyana)Short deposit 91 to 180 daysTerm deposit minimum G$100,000 (product page)1.0%91 to 180 daysG$100,00011 Feb 2013bankofbaroda.gychecked on the source
Bank of GuyanaAverage 12-month time deposit rate (commercial banks)Statistical Abstract, Table 4.2, July 2026.1.03%12 months31 Jul 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source
Bank of GuyanaAverage 3-month time deposit rate (commercial banks)Statistical Abstract, Table 4.2, July 2026.0.78%3 months31 Jul 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source
Bank of GuyanaAverage 6-month time deposit rate (commercial banks)Statistical Abstract, Table 4.2, July 2026.0.94%6 months31 Jul 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source
Citizens Bank GuyanaCertificate of Deposit 90 / 180 / 365 days90 days 0.75% (min $50,000); 180 days 0.85% (min $50,000); 365 days 0.95% (min $100,000); 'All interest rates are negotiable and guaranteed to maturity'0.95%0.75% to 0.95%90 to 365 daysG$50,00024 Sep 2026citizensbankgy.comchecked on the source
Demerara BankTerm Deposit 3 / 6 / 12 months3 months 1.00%, 6 months 1.10%, 12 months 1.25%; no interest if broken before maturity; Money Market 0.50% (monthly) / 0.75% (premium), min $1,000,0001.25%1.00% to 1.25%3 to 12 monthsG$100,00024 Sep 2026demerarabank.comchecked on the source
GBTIFixed Deposit 3 / 6 / 12 months3 months 0.75%, 6 months 0.8%, 12 months 0.85%; Special Investment Account 30 or 91 days: 0.5% monthly, 0.55% quarterly; minimum not stated.0.85%0.75% to 0.85%3 to 12 months24 Sep 2026gbtibank.comreported
Republic Bank (Guyana)Certificate of Deposit 12 months1.0%12 monthsG$100,00024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source
Republic Bank (Guyana)Certificate of Deposit 24 months1.1%24 monthsG$100,00024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source
Republic Bank (Guyana)Certificate of Deposit 3 monthsGYD CDs; opening amount GY$100,0000.55%3 monthsG$100,00024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source
Republic Bank (Guyana)Certificate of Deposit 36 months1.2%36 monthsG$100,00024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source
Republic Bank (Guyana)Certificate of Deposit 6 months0.85%6 monthsG$100,00024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source

Personal loans

InstitutionProductRate or rangeTermMinimumAs ofSourceConfidence
Bank of Baroda (Guyana)Personal loanUp to 24 times net salary; the rate card says 18.00% (since 1 January 2020) while the page's own example uses 20%; the bank's pages disagree.12.0% to 14.0%max 36 monthsG$300,00024 Sep 2026bankofbaroda.gyreported
Citizens Bank GuyanaUnsecured personal loanReducing balance; assignment of salary; secured personal loans 'competitive rates', max 5 years; home equity 9.50%18.5%max 1 year24 Sep 2026citizensbankgy.comchecked on the source
GBTIPersonal LoanAmount GYD 50,000 to 3,000,000; 'No collateral required for smaller amounts'; illustrative current rate 8.5% for 3 years8.0% to 14.0%6 months to 5 yearsG$50,00024 Sep 2026gbtibank.comchecked on the source
GPSCCUGuarantor and Character loans1% per month on reducing balance; guarantor loan up to 3x Ordinary Savings; character loan up to 75% of Ordinary Savings; first loan after 6 monthly contributions, max $300,000; unsecured max $300,00012.0%24 Sep 2026mygpsccu.comchecked on the source
IPEDMicro and small business loansIPED's product brochures (December 2022, still linked from its loans page) give the rates, all on the reducing balance: micro loans up to $2M, 36% down to 12% a year depending on loan size and how much cash collateral you put up; market vending loans up to $500,000 work out at 36% (3% a month); small and medium business loans up to $7.5M (vending, fishing, logging, mining, transport) 24%; poultry 20%; crop and livestock loans 14.75% with a single balloon repayment or 24% with regular instalments. Processing fee 1% (minimum $4,000, capped at $75,000 on most business loans; a flat $5,000 for market vending); legal fees 2% to 3.5% where property or vehicles are pledged; revenue stamps 0.1%. Loans from $40,000; bill of sale under $2M, mortgage at $2M and above. Lends to businesses, not households.12.0% to 36.0%G$40,00024 Sep 2026ipedgy.comreported
Republic Bank (Guyana)Retail Loan (personal, incl. personal-use vehicle)Guide rates only; equity 0 to 25%; fee 1% of loan (min $6,000, max $55,000); unsecured loans max 2 years; vehicle term tiered by year of manufacture; life and disability cover compulsory5.0% to 15.0%G$15,00024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source

Vehicle loans

InstitutionProductRate or rangeTermMinimumAs ofSourceConfidence
Bank of Baroda (Guyana)Vehicle loan10% for personal use, 12% for commercial use; contribution 10% for new or reconditioned vehicles, 25% for second-hand (30% elsewhere on the site); maximum G$20M; second-hand vehicles up to G$1.5M and registered in Guyana no more than 3 years; the rate card lists 'Car Loan 12.50%'.10.0%10.0% to 12.5%max 48 months24 Sep 2026bankofbaroda.gyreported
Citizens Bank GuyanaVehicle loanRate by year of manufacture, reducing balance; equity not lower than 30%; no prepayment penalty9.5% to 13.0%up to 5 years by vehicle age24 Sep 2026citizensbankgy.comchecked on the source
Demerara BankVehicle Loan, newest classFour tiers on the reducing balance: 11% (10% to 15% down, 6 to 8 years, up to $10M); 12.5% (20% down, 5 years, up to $10M); 13.5% (30% down, 4 years, up to $10M); 14% (40% down, 3 years, up to 60% of the value).11.0%11.0% to 14.0%6 to 8 years (newest) down to 3 years (oldest)24 Sep 2026demerarabank.comchecked on the source
GBTIAuto Loan'Up to 85% financing. Rates from 6.99%. Terms up to 8 years' (new and used); illustrative current rate 6.2% for 3 years6.99%up to 8 years24 Sep 2026gbtibank.comchecked on the source
GPSCCUSecured loan (incl. vehicle)'A maximum of $5,000,000 at 1% on the reducing balance'; the 2021 annual report confirms 1% a month, so 12% a year before compounding; dealer vehicles from 2016, private sales from 2014.12.0%24 Sep 2026mygpsccu.comchecked on the source
Republic Bank (Guyana)Retail Loan used as vehicle loanNo separate vehicle card; 'Duration of motor vehicle loans benefit from a tiered system depending on year of manufacture'; equity 0 to 25%5.0% to 15.0%G$15,00024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source

Mortgages

InstitutionProductRate or rangeTermMinimumAs ofSourceConfidence
Bank of Baroda (Guyana)Housing loan, low income group (CH&PA scheme)Family income up to G$100,000/month; max loan G$2M; margin 10%; rate capped at NBS rate; salaried loan max 50x monthly gross salary; total deductions max 60% of gross salary; processing 1% max G$20,000; foreclosure 0.5% per residual year max 3%6.8%max 25 years1 Jan 2020bankofbaroda.gychecked on the source
Bank of Baroda (Guyana)Normal housing loanRate card (since 1 January 2020): up to G$5M 8.50%, G$5M to 10M 10.00%, above G$10M 12.00%; the product page says 6.00% to 8.00%, maximum G$200M, contribution 10% to 25%. Prime lending rate 10.00%.8.5%6.0% to 12.0%max 25 years1 Jan 2020bankofbaroda.gyreported
Citizens Bank GuyanaMortgage tiersUp to $10M 3.5% (low income); up to $20M 3.7%; up to $30M 4.6%; up to $50M 5.0%; over $50M negotiable; up to 100% construction financing; 'No commitment or processing fees' (promo; fee schedule still lists them); low-income and residential pages: 10 to 20% contribution, max 30 years3.5%3.5% to 5.0%up to 35 years24 Sep 2026citizensbankgy.comchecked on the source
Demerara BankResidential Home Loan tiersUp to G$4M 3.5%; G$4,000,001 to 9M 3.7%; 9,000,001 to 15M 4.5%; 15,000,001 to 40M 5%; above 40M 8%. Contribution 10% (low-income and young professional units), 15% (construction, renovation), 20% (purchase). Current promo: 50% off attorney fees, processing and site-inspection fees waived3.5%3.5% to 8.0%24 Sep 2026demerarabank.comchecked on the source
GBTIResidential mortgage, standard rate tiers (effective 1 May 2026)Up to $4M 3.5%; $4M to 9M 3.7%; $9M to 20M 4.25%; $20M to 40M 4.75%; $40M to 60M 4.99%; above $60M 5.25% to 6.5% negotiable. GBTI Advantage relationship pricing: 3%, 3.2%, 3.75%, 4.25%, 4.49%, 4.75%. Low-income housing 'as low as 3% up to $30M'; contribution 5 to 10% (low income, young professional) or 10% (residential)3.5%3.5% to 6.5%up to 30 years (illustration)1 May 2026gbtibank.comchecked on the source
GPSCCUMortgageSite: up to $15,000,000, rate 'determined based on the size of the loan ... by seeing a loan officer'. The 2021 annual report announced 3.5% to 7% with no down payment required; the current range is not published.3.5% to 7.0%11 Apr 2021mygpsccu.comreported
Hand-in-Hand Trust CorporationDomestic mortgage (as reported to Bank of Guyana)Reported to the Bank of Guyana (Statistical Abstract, July 2026, Table 4.1): domestic mortgages 10.00%, commercial 13.00%, average deposit rate 1.51%, unchanged from 2020 to 2026. The company's own residential mortgage page also lists 10%, and 6.1% for low-income mortgages up to G$8,000,000 (up to 90% financing, 15 years maximum). Processing fee $5,000; vehicle loans up to 80% new or 50% to 70% used, maximum 4 years; equity loans up to 7 years.10.0%31 Jul 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source
New Building SocietyRegular mortgage'Regular mortgage rate of 5% a year for loans up to G$30 million', a 5% ceiling set in May 2025 when the limit rose from $20M; interest daily on the reducing balance; variable under the deed; application, credit report and legal fees not priced. Smaller loans can cost less: NBS's notice of rates effective 1 September 2022, still on its website, lists 3.50% up to $4M and 3.75% from $4M to $9M, and NBS said in May 2025 that its other mortgage rates start at 3.50%. The Bank of Guyana puts NBS's average mortgage rate at 4.38% in 2026.5.0%3.5% to 5.0%max 30 years concrete/brick, 15 years greenheart24 Sep 2026nbsgy.comreported
Republic Bank (Guyana)2026 residential mortgage offer (up to G$60M)Since February 2026 Republic has offered residential mortgages up to $60M at 5%, with no borrowing ceiling; a $20M to $40M mortgage moved from another bank gets 4.7% with no negotiation or attorney fees. Its 2026 mortgage campaign also advertises 3.5% up to $9M and 4.25% over $9M to $20M, the rates of its Low Cost Mortgage package for first-time home owners. Up to 100% financing; up to 40 years or age 70; special conditions apply. The older Easy Home Loan page still shows 6% to 7% by loan-to-value, an application fee of $4,500 (up to $5M) or $6,000 and a negotiation fee of 0.5%. The rate above $60M is not published.5.0%3.5% to 5.0%up to 40 years or age 7024 Sep 2026makeithappenloan.comreported
Republic Bank (Guyana)Easy Home Loan (standard residential mortgage)6% at LTV/LTC up to 75%; 6.5% above 75 to 85%; 7% above 85%; equity 5%; application fee $4,500 (up to $5M) or $6,000; negotiation fee 0.5% (min $7,000, max $40,000 up to $8M; max $155,000 over $8M)6.0%6.0% to 7.0%up to 40 years or age 7024 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source
Republic Bank (Guyana)Low Cost Mortgage (first-time home owners up to G$30M)3.50% up to $9M; 4.25% over $9M to $20M; 5% over $20M to $30M; no splitting; equity 5% (land counts); no income ceiling; application fee $4,500, negotiation fee $5,000; no takeovers or refinancing; interest-only moratorium up to 1 year during construction3.5%3.5% to 5.0%minimum 20-year amortisation, repaid before age 6524 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source
Republic Bank (Guyana)Set for Life home equity loanTotal facilities incl. mortgage not above 80% of market value; no equity; fee 0.5% (min $6,000, max $20,000 up to $8M; max $155,000 over $8M)7.5%minimum 10 years24 Sep 2026republicguyana.comchecked on the source
Trust Company (Guyana)MortgageNot published: the site offers 'secured mortgage lending services' with no rate, term or fee. Shown against the Bank of Guyana's average lending rate of 7.70%.not published24 Sep 2026trustcompanygy.comunconfirmed

Credit cards

InstitutionProductRate or rangeTermMinimumAs ofSourceConfidence
Citizens Bank GuyanaVisa Classic / Gold credit card'1.55% per month; 18.6% per annum on the Average Daily Balance'; limits US$300 to US$5,000 (Classic), US$5,000 to US$50,000 (Gold); annual and late fees 'low' but not quantified18.6%24 Sep 2026citizensbankgy.comchecked on the source
Demerara BankVisa Classic / Gold / Signature credit cardNot published: the site gives the limits (Classic G$100,000 to 500,000; Signature G$1,200,000 to 5,000,000) but no interest rate or annual fee.not publishedG$100,00024 Sep 2026demerarabank.comunconfirmed
GBTIVisa Classic / Visa Gold credit card'2% monthly on utilized balance' (24% a year before compounding); annual fee US$35 (Classic) or US$50 (Gold); the fee table also shows US$35 and US$25 against the co-applicant, late payment and PIN replacement rows, but the rows do not line up, so which fee is which is unclear; lost card replaced for US$20; minimum payment 1/16 of the balance; limits up to US$5,000 (Classic) and US$10,000 (Gold); no over-limit fees.24.0%24 Sep 2026gbtibank.comreported
Republic Bank (Guyana)Credit cardNot published: Republic Bank's site has no credit card rate page (only the OneCard debit card). For comparison, Citizens charges 18.6% a year and GBTI 2% a month.not published24 Sep 2026republicguyana.comunconfirmed

Treasury bills

InstitutionProductRate or rangeTermMinimumAs ofSourceConfidence
Bank of Guyana182-day Treasury billStatistical Abstract, Table 4.1 discount rate, latest column; the Bank of Guyana publishes no 182-day auction result. The first-quarter 2026 bulletin showed 0.99% at the end of March 2026.0.99%182 daysG$50,00031 Jul 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source
Bank of Guyana364-day Treasury billAuction G264 of 14 September 2026 (settled 18 September): a single bid of G$100 million at 1.00% was awarded at 1.00%, and G$3,000 million of the G$3,100 million offered was not awarded. The tender notices for issues G263 and G265 each give the previous issue's average discount rate as 0.990%, a compounded yield of 1.000%. The auction of 17 August 2026 paid 1.10%; the Statistical Abstract for July 2026 (Table 4.1) shows a 1.09% discount rate.1.0%364 daysG$50,00014 Sep 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source
Bank of Guyana91-day Treasury billAuction 780 of 7 September 2026 (settled 11 September): every bid was awarded at a yield of 1.10% and the full G$17,702.4 million offered was taken. The tender notices for issues 780 and 782 each give the previous issue's average discount rate as 1.097%, a compounded yield of 1.100%. Minimum G$50,000 and multiples of it; 20% withholding tax on the discount.1.1%91 daysG$50,0007 Sep 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source

Bank of Guyana and policy rates

InstitutionProductRate or rangeTermMinimumAs ofSourceConfidence
Bank of GuyanaBank RateShown on the Bank of Guyana homepage; unchanged since 2020 (Statistical Abstract, Table 4.1).5.0%24 Sep 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source
Bank of GuyanaCommercial banks' weighted average lending rateStatistical Abstract, Table 4.1, latest 2026 column; the first-quarter 2026 bulletin showed 7.73% at the end of March 2026.7.7%31 Jul 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source
Bank of GuyanaPrime lending rate, arithmetic average of banksStatistical Abstract, July 2026, Table 4.2, July row; down from 8.20% in May 2026.8.04%31 Jul 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source
Bank of GuyanaWeighted average prime lending rate (commercial banks)Shown on the Bank of Guyana homepage; the same value appears in the Statistical Abstract for July 2026 (Table 4.1).7.82%24 Sep 2026bankofguyana.org.gychecked on the source

Inflation

InstitutionProductRate or rangeTermMinimumAs ofSourceConfidence
Bureau of StatisticsGeorgetown CPI, 12-month changeIndex 153.33 (December 2009 = 100), down 0.2% on the month; food up 4.4% and housing up 1.3% over the year. The average rate over the last 12 months is 3.5%. Published 22 September 2026.3.6%12 months to Aug 202631 Aug 2026statisticsguyana.gov.gychecked on the source
Bureau of Statistics / Ministry of Finance2025 calendar-year inflation (Dec/Dec)Budget 2026 (paragraph 3.35 and Table 3.1) and the Bank of Guyana Annual Report 2025 both give 2.5%; the Bureau's own indices work out to 2.47%.2.5%2.47% to 2.50%Dec 2024 to Dec 202531 Dec 2025finance.gov.gychecked on the source
IMF / World Bank2025 average inflationIMF 2026 Article IV statement, as reported by News Room: 'inflation remained relatively contained at 3.3% before edging higher this year'. The World Bank's figure for 2025 is 3.33%.3.3%2025 annual average31 Jul 2026newsroom.gyreported
Ministry of Finance2026 inflation targetBudget 2026, paragraph 5.12: 'an inflation target of 2.5 percent is set for this year'. Prices had already risen 4.3% in the first eight months of 2026 (Georgetown CPI, December 2025 to August 2026).2.5%202626 Jan 2026finance.gov.gychecked on the source

Fees

InstitutionProductRate or rangeTermMinimumAs ofSourceConfidence
Citizens Bank GuyanaCredit fee schedule (application, processing, commitment, late)Application $3,000 (<$500k), $4,000 ($500k to <$10M), $5,000 ($10M+); processing $1,500 / $3,000 / $3,500; commitment 0.25% to 1.0% (low income 0.50%, min $2,000); late fee retail $2,000, low-income mortgage $500; restructure $5,000; MIR letter $2,000; anticipatory interest 6 months if paid off within 1 year, 3 months after0.25% to 1.00%G$1,50024 Sep 2026citizensbankgy.comchecked on the source
Demerara BankLoan application fee (advances), schedule effective 1 May 2022Up to $3M $3,000; over $3M to $8M $5,000; $8M to $10M $6,000; $10M to $15M $7,000; $15M to $25M $8,000; over $25M $10,000; arrears notification letter $2,000; interest statement $3,000not publishedG$3,0001 May 2022demerarabank.comchecked on the source