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Tonga
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Tonga’s paʻanga payments connect local banks, cash and cards with overseas transfer services. The dispersed islands make physical and digital service access important for residents and merchants in a Pacific economy of about 104,000 people, with GDP per capita near US$6,500 in 2025.

Population

104K

GDP

$679M

GDP per Capita

$7K

GDP Growth

2.8%

Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Tonga

Tonga's access to cash is strongest on Tongatapu, around Nuku'alofa, while other islands have fewer services. Cards work at major hotels and some shops, but pa'anga banknotes continue to play an important role for local purchases.

ATMs (PER 100K)

50.8

BANKS (PER 100K)

35.9

DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

1.3

CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.1

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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025