Doing Business Online in Papua New Guinea
A practical guide for PNG businesses getting online — website, app and portal basics, local payment options, and what to prepare before launching across Port Moresby, Lae and beyond.
Papua New Guinea businesses in Port Moresby, Lae and across the provinces are increasingly being found online. Customers expect to see your business, browse your products and place orders from their phone. This guide explains how a PNG business can launch a website, an installable app and a business portal — and what to prepare first.
Why go online in PNG
- Customers search online before visiting a business
- Orders through messages and calls get lost during busy periods
- No central place to display your full product range or services
- Businesses lose sales because local stock is invisible online
Local payment options in PNG
Available payment methods depend on your own merchant eligibility and bank approval. Options may include the BSP Internet Payment Gateway, ANZ eGate, Westpac, PayPal, direct bank transfer, cash, and pay on pickup or delivery.
What to prepare before launch
- 1Your business logo and a short description
- 2Your contact details and opening hours
- 3Your products, services or menu items with prices in PGK
- 4Clear photos of your key products or services
- 5Your preferred payment methods
Frequently asked questions
Can PNG businesses accept card payments online?
Yes, where eligible merchant arrangements are available. Supported pathways include BSP, ANZ, Westpac and PayPal, plus bank transfer and cash. All are subject to merchant eligibility and provider approval.