Published on
July 3, 2026
Bank of Tanzania opens third fintech sandbox cohort
Bank of Tanzania opens third fintech regulatory sandbox; apply via frsp.bot.go.tz by 31 July 2026.
The Bank of Tanzania has opened the third cohort of its Fintech Regulatory Sandbox, giving fintech companies and other financial service providers until 31 July 2026 to submit applications.
The application window began with the central bank’s notice of 24 June 2026. According to the notice, applications must be filed online through the sandbox portal, under the BOT (Fintech Regulatory Sandbox) Regulations of 2024.
The Bank said the intake is limited to financial products or services that are not already covered by its existing regulatory frameworks. The invitation applies to banks, financial institutions, mobile money operators, electronic money issuers and fintech companies.
The sandbox serves as a controlled setting where fintech firms can test new financial products and services under the supervision of the Bank of Tanzania before a broader rollout to the market.
The central bank also said it may publish relevant information about applicants to support knowledge transfer and collaboration with international regulators, while not disclosing proprietary or intellectual property details.
The notice was signed by the Deputy Governor for Financial Stability and Deepening, Sauda Msemo.
This latest intake follows earlier rounds of the program, including the second cohort launched in 2025.
