🏦 Banks
How banks and building societies work in Guyana, what protects your money (the Deposit Insurance Scheme) and how to choose where to keep your account without paying too much in fees.
What is the Deposit Insurance Scheme and what does it protect?
The Deposit Insurance Scheme protects your money in a bank or building society if it fails — up to G$2,000,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. How it works, and how much is covered.
Read the article →Commercial bank, building society or credit union: which should you choose?
Commercial banks have the widest product range and branch network, building societies focus on mortgages and savings, and credit unions are member-owned. How to weigh the pros and cons.
Read the article →How to choose your first bank account in Guyana
Your everyday account is the hub of your money. How to compare fees, the debit card or debit card, the app, minimum balances and online banking — and avoid the costs that slip past.
Read the article →What is a credit report and a credit score in Guyana?
When you apply for a loan, credit card or hire purchase, a credit check is done. How the credit bureaus work under the Credit Reporting Act, what stays on your file, and how to check your own report for free.
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