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Money & costs

Money

A sign that Honiara has embraced modernisation: there are now four, shiny 24-hour ATMs in the centre, and they were all working when we visited. ANZ and Westpac have one each; you’ll find two more booths (also owned by ANZ and Westpac) outside the post office. They accept Visa and MasterCard. ANZ and Westpac can also do cash advances on your credit card. Note that there is also an ANZ-operated ATM and a small bureau de change at the airport.

ANZ (21111; Mendana Ave; 9am-4pm) Changes all major currencies and travellers cheques. Has the best rates, but notoriously long queues as well.

Bank South Pacific (21874; Mendana Ave; 8.30am-3pm Mon-Fri) Changes all major currencies and travellers cheques.

Solomon Post (21821; Mendana Ave; 8am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, to noon Sat) If there’s nobody at the counter downstairs, go upstairs. Rates are lower, but there are no queues.

Westpac (21222; Mendana Ave; 9am-4pm Mon-Fri) Changes all major currencies except euros in cash, as well as travellers cheques (euro-denominated ones are accepted).