Madang Practical information

Money & costs

Money

All major hotels cash travellers cheques, often at a rate that’s competitive with the banks. There can be long queues at the banks. Major credit cards are widely accepted.

ANZ (852 2866; Coastwatchers Ave) Opposite BSP and has ATMs. Charges 1% commission on travellers cheques.

Bank South Pacific (BSP; 852 2477; Coastwatchers Ave) Charges a flat K50 to change travellers cheques. It has an ATM lobby in the Beckslea Plaza on Nanulon St.

Westpac (852 2213; Nuna St) No ATMs. No commission to change travellers cheques.