Bankers Association of Trinidad & Tobago

15/09/2026

Maintaining a secure bank account serves multiple strategic purposes, starting as a foundational store for personal savings. Furthermore, a reliable banking history provides the essential financial evidence required to access credit facilities and successfully fund your greater life ambitions.

Watch the full interview to gain valuable industry insights directly from banking leadership: https://youtu.be/qmFWK4UPUt8

14/09/2026

This YouTube Short from Straight Off The BATT dug into a topic every household in Trinidad and Tobago deals with: managing money as life gets more complicated.

Our guest shared practical, real world insight you will not find in a textbook. Catch the full replay and hear it for yourself: https://youtu.be/gmCaFJnJnlU?si=EpH3x3IRe__zNGnJ

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10/09/2026

Literacy is not only about reading and writing. It is also about understanding your money.

This International Literacy Day, BATT is highlighting financial literacy as a life skill every citizen of Trinidad and Tobago deserves access to. Understanding your bank statement, credit terms, and rights as a customer starts with the right information.

That is what we are here for. 📚

Check out this YouTube playlist to help with your journey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0Q-3g0iHhuV7dCMlVjZGxFshzDS6_5vC

Check out this playlist to learn more about money.

09/09/2026

Cash is no longer the only way to do business in Trinidad and Tobago. From tap-and-go to mobile transfers, digital payments are reshaping how we shop, pay bills, and run businesses across the country. BATT looks at how far this shift has come and what it means for everyday banking.

Read the full article here: https://batt.org.tt/how-is-tt-shifting-to-a-cashless-reality/

08/09/2026

For micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), taking early steps to formalise operations by registering your company and establishing a business plan is vital. Neglecting this structural groundwork severely limits your long-term options, particularly when seeking to access critical financing or grant opportunities.

View the complete episode of "Straight Off The BATT" for comprehensive business growth strategies: https://www.youtube.com/live/rnhQGIxZCrY

02/09/2026

Romance scams do not always start with a bank. They start with a message, a connection, and trust built over weeks. By the time money is involved, the warning signs are often already there.

We break down how these scams work in Trinidad and Tobago and what to watch for before it is too late. Read the full article here: https://batt.org.tt/how-to-avoid-romance-scams-in-trinidad-tobago/

01/09/2026

Straight Off The BATT covers real conversations on banking, money, and life in Trinidad and Tobago.

Every episode is built around one goal: giving you practical financial knowledge you can actually use.

Subscribe so you never miss an episode: www.youtube.com//sub_confirmation=1

28/08/2026

Happy Independence Day, Trinidad and Tobago.

Fifty-plus years of nationhood have been built on resilience, unity and the everyday decisions of citizens working toward a stronger future.

BATT and our member banks are proud to stand alongside the people of this nation as we continue building that future together, one informed financial decision at a time.

Wishing every citizen a proud and peaceful Independence Day. 🇹🇹

27/08/2026

Fraud in Trinidad and Tobago is evolving, and staying informed is your first line of defence.

From phishing to card skimming, we break down the five things every resident should know to protect their finances.

A few minutes of awareness can save you a great deal of stress.

Read the full list here:
https://batt.org.tt/top-five-things-you-should-know-about-fraud-in-trinidad-and-tobago-2/

The Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BATT) was formed in 1997. The Association was comprised initially of the following Member banks: Bank of Commerce, Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank), Citibank, First Citizens Bank Limited, Republic Bank Limit

26/08/2026

The best financial lessons start at home, long before a child opens their first bank account.

Simple conversations about saving, spending and value can shape how a child relates to money for the rest of their life.

We share five practical tips for talking to your kids about finances.

Read the full guide here:
https://batt.org.tt/empowering-the-future-5-tips-for-teaching-kids-about-finances/

The Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BATT) was formed in 1997. The Association was comprised initially of the following Member banks: Bank of Commerce, Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank), Citibank, First Citizens Bank Limited, Republic Bank Limit