Heritage Bank Limited is a private limited liability company incorporated under the Laws of Belize (Chapter 250 Revised Edition 2000) on December 7th, 1999. The Bank was issued bank license No. 1 of 2000 on November 15th, 2000 under the Banks and Financial Institutions Act (BFIA) (Chapter 263 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000).

Heritage evolved from a merger of Provident Bank & Trust of Belize Limited established in 1998 to provide international banking services, and Alliance Bank of Belize Limited established in 2001 to provide domestic banking services. These two institutions had common shareholders.

In 2006 there was a change in the shareholding of the Bank when Provident Bank acquired the majority stake in the Alliance Bank. In 2008 a strategic decision was made to merge the operations of both Alliance Bank of Belize Limited and Provident Bank & Trust of Belize Limited. All functions of the two institutions were consolidated to benefit from economies of scale resulting in corporate synergies with best practices applied throughout the organizations.

On January 1st 2009, the Bank legally changed its name to Heritage Bank Limited from Alliance Bank of Belize Limited. The Bank’s parent, which owns 95.6%, also legally changed its name from Provident Bank & Trust of Belize Limited to Heritage International Bank & Trust Limited. The Heritage Group offers a range of international and domestic banking including fiscal agency services.

On February 1st, 2016, Heritage Bank made history in Belize when it acquired the Belize operations of the FirstCaribbean International Bank. The instantaneous growth in our customer base with its related activities enhanced our business and positively impacted our image in the country. A Business Processing Center was established to function as a call center and to manage the preparation and dispatch of statements of accounts. Staff complement increased by some 75 in the city and at district branches to the present 200 employees.

Mission Statement

To provide superior and innovative banking services tailored to meet the needs of our clients in a cost effective way by utilizing technology and the skills of a highly trained cadre of employees, while at the same time maximizing shareholder value.

Our Vision

To become the Premier Financial Institution in the eyes of our customers, shareholders, employees and the wider community.

Our Core Values

These fundamental core values underpin our institution, thus forming the foundation on which we perform our work and conduct ourselves, govern our interactions and relationships with each other and our clients, guide our business processes and decisions, and articulate what we stand for.  They are:

P   – Professional

R  – Respectful

E   – Excellence

M  – Motivating

I     – Innovative

E    – Exemplary

R   – Responsible

Celebrating 21 years “A Year in Review”

20th Anniversary Video