Money in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina. Here is how to pay there, whether to tip, and what common amounts are worth.
- Currency
- PGKPapua New Guinean kina
- Symbol
- K
- Tipping
- Not expected
Paying in Papua New Guinea
Carry cash. Card acceptance is limited outside Port Moresby hotels.
- Cards
- Limited
- Cash
- Bamboo Travel says to bring enough cash when leaving Port Moresby, as much time is spent in remote areas. Tipping is not common, per Goway and PNG Tourism.
- ATMs
- There is an ATM at Port Moresby airport and ATMs in larger towns that generally take major Western cards. Bamboo Travel says most ATMs charge around 3% for cash withdrawals.
- Foreign currency
- Bamboo Travel says UK pounds or US dollars can be changed on arrival in Port Moresby.
- Exchanging money
- Exchange booths are at Port Moresby airport and in banks in the bigger cities. Bamboo Travel says kina cannot be obtained outside PNG.
- Watch out for
- PNG Tourism advises staying with your possessions and not walking alone at night. Bamboo Travel says kina cannot be bought before arrival.
Tipping in Papua New Guinea
Tipping isn't customary, but guides and drivers welcome a small tip.
Not expected: Tipping isn't customary, and you can skip it without offence.
Sources checked: Bamboo Travel, Goway Travel, PNG Tourism Promotion Authority, Goway, Tribes of Papua New Guinea.
Convert to and from PGK
Quick reference
| Amount | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.48 PGK | 5.02 PGK | 6.01 PGK |
| 10 | 44.82 PGK | 50.21 PGK | 60.14 PGK |
| 50 | 224 PGK | 251 PGK | 301 PGK |
| 100 | 448 PGK | 502 PGK | 601 PGK |
| 500 | 2,241 PGK | 2,511 PGK | 3,007 PGK |
What each amount is worth in PGK. Mid-market rates from 2 November 2026, 17:00 UTC.
Common questions
What currency does Papua New Guinea use?
Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK).
Do you need to tip in Papua New Guinea?
Not expected. Tipping isn't customary, but guides and drivers welcome a small tip.
Can you pay by card in Papua New Guinea?
Limited. Bamboo Travel says to bring enough cash when leaving Port Moresby, as much time is spent in remote areas. Tipping is not common, per Goway and PNG Tourism.
Are there ATMs in Papua New Guinea?
There is an ATM at Port Moresby airport and ATMs in larger towns that generally take major Western cards. Bamboo Travel says most ATMs charge around 3% for cash withdrawals.