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CBN set to increase BDC minimum share capital to N2 billion for Tier 1 license

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By Toyibat Ajose On Feb 24, 2024
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is mulling an increase in the share capital of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to N2 billion and N500 million for Tier 1 and Tier 2 licenses.

Previously, a generic licence cost N35 million.

This was stated in the draft REVISED REGULATORY AND SUPERVISORY GUIDELINES FOR BUREAU DE CHANGE OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA issued by the apex bank.

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The new standards make various revisions to the guidelines for BDC operations in the country. If approved, the new guidelines will become effective on a date determined by the CBN.

Minimum Capital: Under the minimum capital requirements, the central bank is introducing a two-tier license for BDC operators in the country.

“A Tier 1 BDC is authorized to operate on a national basis can open branches and may appoint franchisees, subject to the approval of the CBN.

A Tier 1 BDC (which is the franchisor) shall exercise supervisory oversight over its franchisees. All franchisees shall adopt their franchisor’s name, branding, technology platform, and rendition requirements.

A Tier 2 BDC is authorized to operate only in one state or the FCT. It may have up to three locations – a head office and two branches, subject to approval of the CBN. It is not permitted to appoint franchisees.”

  • Under Tier 1 operators are expected to have N2 billion as minimum share capital while also depositing a Mandatory Caution Deposit of N200 million.
  • The application and license fee is also N1 million and N5 million respectively.
  • Under Tier 2 operators are expected to have N500 million as minimum share capital while depositing a Mandatory Caution Deposit of N50 million.
  • The application and license fee are also N250,000 and N2 million respectively.
  • The apex bank also stated that the prescribed minimum capital of BDCs and any subsequent capital injection shall be subject to verification by the CBN.
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