Travelling to Papua New Guinea?

Get the best rates for Papua New Guinea currency online

Visiting Papua New Guinea? Get ready for your trip with great value on Papua New Guinean kina. Make your travel budget go further with competitive PGK rates online and in branch.

Order PGK currency online and choose secure delivery to your home or workplace. If you would rather collect in person, use our click and collect service at our bureau near Heathrow.

Papua New Guinea Kina travel money

Where can you get Papua New Guinean kina?

You can get Papua New Guinean kina from ManorFX before you travel.

Order your PGK online and choose secure delivery to your home or office. You can also use our click and collect service at our bureau near Heathrow.

We make it simple to buy Papua New Guinean kina with competitive rates and a smooth online order process.

Can you buy Papua New Guinean kina in the UK?

Yes, you can buy Papua New Guinean kina in the UK.

ManorFX makes it easy to order PGK before you travel. Buy online and choose secure delivery to your home or workplace.

You can also collect your currency from our bureau near Heathrow with click and collect.

Papua New Guinean kina can be harder to find than major currencies, so it helps to order before your trip.

Should I exchange money before I travel to Papua New Guinea?

Yes, it makes sense to exchange money before you travel to Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinean kina can be hard to find at short notice in the UK. When you order before your trip, you avoid last-minute stress and arrive with local cash ready to use.

What is the best currency to bring to Papua New Guinea?

The official currency of Papua New Guinea is the Papua New Guinean kina, so it’s best to bring some PGK on your travels.

Local cash makes your trip easier, especially when you visit markets, take taxis or pay for small items. Many smaller shops and local services may prefer cash.

ManorFX makes it simple to order PGK online. You can choose secure delivery or collect from our bureau near Heathrow. 

Can I use my bank card in Papua New Guinea?

You can use visa and mastercard in parts of Papua New Guinea, mainly in cities, hotels and larger shops.

Card payments may not work everywhere, especially in rural areas, local markets and smaller businesses. ATMs may also have limits or run out of cash.

Take some Papua New Guinean kina with you before you travel. Local cash gives you a useful backup and helps you pay for everyday costs with less hassle.

Should I use cash in Papua New Guinea?

Yes, it helps to use cash in Papua New Guinea.

Many travellers use Papua New Guinean kina for taxis, markets, tips and small purchases. Local cash also helps when card machines do not work or shops do not accept cards.

Is it better to use cash or credit card in Papua New Guinea?

It usually works best to take both cash and a credit card to Papua New Guinea.

Use Papua New Guinean kina for smaller purchases. Cash can help you pay easily in places that do not accept cards.

A credit card may work in some hotels, restaurants and larger shops. It can also help with bigger payments during your trip.

How much cash should I take to Papua New Guinea?

The amount of cash you take to Papua New Guinea depends on your plans.

Think about your trip length, where you will stay and how often you will use local transport, markets or small shops.

Many travellers take enough Papua New Guinean kina for their first few days, then keep extra cash for taxis, tips, snacks and small purchases.

How can I avoid ATM fees in Papua New Guinea?

You may not avoid every ATM fee in Papua New Guinea, but you can cut costs.Take some Papua New Guinean Kina with you before you travel. This helps you use ATMs less often.

Use ATMs inside banks, hotels, or shopping centres. They tend to feel safer and more reliable.Take out larger amounts less often, but only carry what feels safe.

How does tipping work in Papua New Guinea?

Tipping does not form a big part of daily life in Papua New Guinea.Hotels, tour guides, and drivers may appreciate a small tip for good service. But you do not need to tip every time.

In restaurants, check the bill first. Some places may add a service charge.For taxis, agree the fare before you travel. You can round up the fare if the driver helps you.

For guides and porters, a small cash tip can feel polite. Use Papua New Guinean Kina where possible. 

Is it rude not to tip in Papua New Guinea?

No, people in Papua New Guinea do not usually expect tips

You can still tip for great service. Hotel staff, drivers, guides, and porters may appreciate a small amount.Use Papua New Guinean Kina for tips. Keep small notes handy.

Is Papua New Guinea a cheap country to visit?

No, Papua New Guinea does not usually feel cheap for visitors.Hotels, flights, tours, and secure transport can cost a lot. Prices often rise in Port Moresby and remote areas.

You can save money by eating local food and shopping at markets. Smaller towns may also cost less than the capital. Plan extra money for taxis, guides, and cash withdrawals. A careful budget helps a lot in Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinean Currency

Banknotes in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean Kina.The banknotes come in denominations of: 2 kina, 5 kina, 10 kina, 20 kina, 50 kina, and 100 kina.

You may see 2 kina notes, but coins also exist for smaller amounts.Try to keep small notes with you. They help when you pay for taxis, markets, tips, and small purchases.

Check notes before you accept them. Shops may refuse badly damaged notes.

Coins in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea uses toea and kina coins.The coin values include: 5 toea, 10 toea, 20 toea, 50 toea, and 1 kina.

You may also see 2 kina coins. Keep some coins for small payments. They help with markets, snacks, local transport, and exact change. 

Papua New Guinea’s currency import and export regulations

You can bring cash into Papua New Guinea. There is no set limit for travellers.

You must declare cash or valuables worth PGK 20,000 or more when you arrive or leave. This includes local and foreign currency.

You need to fill in a CMCV form. This means Cross-Border Movement of Currency and Valuables.

Keep your money records with you. This may include bank receipts or exchange receipts. Rules can change, so it is important to check PNG Customs before you travel.

Ordering Papua New Guinean kina’s online

Order Papua New Guinean kina online with Manor FX and choose secure delivery to your home or workplace. 

You can also collect your travel money from our bureau near Heathrow. Click here to buy Papua New Guinean kina. 

Selling back Papua New Guinean kina’s

Turn your unused Papua New Guinean kina into pounds with Manor FX. We offer a simple buyback service and competitive rates for converting PGK banknotes to GBP.

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