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Frequently Asked Questions on BOU Services
Some of the frequently asked questions about the Bank of Uganda services
- Does Bank of Uganda sell or buy foreign exchange from the public?
- Does Bank of Uganda sell or buy gold from the public?
- Can an individual open an account with Bank of Uganda?
1. Does Bank of Uganda sell or buy foreign exchange from the public?
Bank of Uganda does not sell or buy foreign exchange from the public. This service is done by commercial banks and forex bureaux.
2. Does Bank of Uganda sell or buy gold from the public?
Bank of Uganda does not sell or buy gold from the public.
3. Can an individual open an account with Bank of Uganda?
No. Bank of Uganda is only banker to government and commercial banks. Individuals can open up bank accoutns with commercial banks.
| August 2019 | October 2019 | |
| CBR | 10 | 9 |
| August 2019 | September 2019 | |
| Headline | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Core | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| EFU | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Food Crops & Related Items | -1.4 | -3.0 |
| Currency | Buying | Selling |
| USD (Opening) | 3,685.29 | 3,695.29 |
| USD (Mid) | 3,685.04 | 3,695.04 |
| USD (Closing) | ||
| GBP (Mid) | 4,718.36 | 4,731.17 |
| EUR (Mid) | 4,072.77 | 4,083.82 |
| KSH (Mid) | 35.52 | 35.61 |
| TSH (Mid) | 1.6 | 1.61 |
| USD 10/17/19-WAR | 3,685.53 | 3,695.53 |
| Sept 18, 2019 | Sept 25, 2019 | |
| IBRO | 7.96 | 8.95 |
| Margin | 4.00/5.00 | 4.00/5.00 |
| Rediscount Rate | 14.00 | 14.00 |
| Bank Rate | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| T/Bills (91 days) | 8.87 | 8.56 |
| T/Bills (182 days) | 10.83 | 10.70 |
| T/Bills (364 days) | 11.63 | 11.45 |
| T/Bonds (2 years) | 13.00 | 13.00 |
| T/Bonds (3 years) | 13.15 | 13.15 |
| T/Bonds (5 years) | 15.10 | 15.10 |
| T/Bonds (10 years) | 14.28 | 14.28 |
| T/Bonds (15 years) | 14.35 | 14.35 |
| May 2019 | June 2019 | |
| Lending Rate | 19.63 | 19.02 |
| Time Deposit Rate | 10.48 | 9.98 |