DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reports that remittance inflows reached US$1.87 billion during the January-February 2026 period, marking a 1.0% interannual increase.

Data for the month of February alone shows receipts of US$887.6 million. While this contributes to the overall growth for the year, the February figure is US$29.4 million less than the same month in 2025 and US$95.2 million lower than January 2026.

The Central Bank attributes the month-over-month drop to the typical seasonal surge in January caused by visiting non-resident Dominicans.

International headwinds and the US marketThe BCRD notes that current flows are being shaped by a complex global landscape. The conflict in the Middle East has driven up oil prices, fueling inflationary pressures and reducing household disposable income abroad. Furthermore, the US economy, the source of 83.4% of formal flows...