Doing Business Online in Samoa
A practical guide for Samoan businesses getting online — website, app and portal basics, local payment options, and what to prepare before launching across Apia, Upolu and Savai'i.
Doing business online in Samoa is no longer optional. Customers in Apia, across Upolu and on Savai'i increasingly expect to find your business, see your products and place orders from their phone. This guide explains how a Samoan business can get online with a website, an installable app and a business portal — and what to prepare.
Why go online in Samoa
- Customers ask for prices repeatedly through Facebook Messenger
- Orders arriving through messages get lost during busy hours
- There is no central place to show your full menu or product range
- Overseas family want to buy goods for relatives back home
Local payment options in Samoa
Available payment methods depend on your own merchant eligibility and bank approval. Options may include the BSP Internet Payment Gateway (IPG), 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 WST
- 4Clear photos of your key products or services
- 5Your preferred payment methods
Frequently asked questions
Can Samoan businesses accept card payments online?
Yes, where eligible merchant arrangements are available. Supported pathways include BSP IPG, ANZ eGate, Westpac and PayPal, plus bank transfer and cash. All are subject to merchant eligibility and provider approval.
Does Sky High Pacific take a percentage of my sales in Samoa?
No. Your customers pay your business directly through your own banking or payment provider. Sky High Pacific takes no percentage of your customer sales.