Verified List of Banks in Papua New Guinea (2026 Update)

Papua New Guinea is home to 9 verified banks currently tracked in our directory, headquartered in and around Port Moresby. Every entry below has been cross-checked against primary sources for 2026.

The average income level sits at approximately 585.00 USD, relevant context alongside the country's banking infrastructure. Papua New Guinea has a population of approximately 10,900,000, offering scale context for its 9 listed banking institutions. Foreign exchange reserves equal roughly 11.37% of GDP, indicating a limited external liquidity buffer relative to economic output. BSP bank is recognized as the largest commercial bank serving Papua New Guinea.

Direct SWIFT/BIC connectivity across Papua New Guinea's banking sector runs at approximately 88.9%, a 'Fragile' rating on our Financial Connectivity Index.