Doing Business Online in Solomon Islands
A practical guide for Solomon Islands businesses getting online — website, app and portal basics, local payment options, and what to prepare before launching across Honiara and the provinces.
Businesses in Honiara and across the Solomon Islands are increasingly moving online. Customers expect to find your business, browse your products and place orders from their phone. This guide explains how a Solomon Islands business can launch a website, an installable app and a business portal — and what to prepare first.
Why go online in Solomon Islands
- Customers search online before visiting a business
- Orders through messages 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 Solomon Islands
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 SBD
- 4Clear photos of your key products or services
- 5Your preferred payment methods
Frequently asked questions
Can Solomon Islands 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.