The Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) says a WhatsApp voice note making claims about the island’s instant payments system, BiMPay, is false and misleading. In a statement, the CBB says it is aware that the recording is circulating and includes multiple inaccurate assertions about BiMPay and how payments can be received. The regulator says the contents of the voice note do not reflect the current operation of the BiMPay system. It also says the public should rely on official information from the Central Bank rather than messages shared through informal channels. The CBB’s response is intended to reassure residents and clarify that the allegations in the voice note are not correct. The reports agree that the bank has moved to address potential confusion caused by the viral post and reiterate that BiMPay continues to function as part of Barbados’ instant payments infrastructure, despite the misinformation in the recording. The Central Bank does not indicate that BiMPay has been suspended or altered in the way suggested by the voice note.