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Kina Bank Backs Small Business Innovation for 2026

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Kina Bank is doubling down on its support for the country’s budding entrepreneurs, returning as a major sponsor for the 2026 Innovation PNG Awards.

The bank has confirmed it will again lead the Innovation PNG Award for Small Business, building on a partnership established last year. The sponsorship highlights a continued push to bring small-scale digital and operational breakthroughs into the national spotlight.

Kina Bank Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ivan Vidovich said that fostering a culture of creative thinking is vital for the local economy.

“Innovation is essential to building resilient and competitive businesses, particularly in the small business sector,” Mr. Vidovich stated.

He added that by continuing to support the Innovation PNG Awards, Kina Bank is proud to recognize entrepreneurs who are solving real problems, thinking creatively, and contributing to Papua New Guinea’s economic future.

The Small Business category specifically targets enterprises with fewer than 10 employees. The award is designed to celebrate those developing new products, services, or technologies that create a tangible impact on job creation and community strength.

The race for the 2026 titles will heat up next month:

The official shortlist will be revealed during the TechBrek breakfast in May and the winners will be announced at the Innovation PNG Awards Breakfast on the 3rd of June 2026.

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Kina Bank’s Rangeview Digital Hub Returns with Level 1 Upgrade

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Shopping at Rangeview Plaza just got a little more productive. In a move to blend essential financial services with everyday lifestyle, Kina Bank has officially unveiled its revamped Digital Hub, now operating from a fresh, relocated space on Level 1 of the mall.

The upgraded facility resumed operations on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, moving from its previous spot on the same floor to a more streamlined, dedicated area designed to handle the hustle and bustle of Port Moresby’s retail crowd.

The reopening isn’t just about a change of scenery; it’s part of a broader strategy to ditch the long queues of traditional bank branches in favor of quick, tech-driven solutions.

Open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, the hub acts as a high-speed service center where customers can jump-start their digital banking journey.

Staff at the site are now processing everything from new account openings and instant Visa Debit card issuances to personal loan applications. For those still navigating the shift to digital, the hub serves as a tech clinic, helping locals register for internet banking and the increasingly popular WhatsApp banking platform.

“These hubs are designed to bring banking closer to where our customers live, work and shop. We’re focused on making our services easier to access while helping customers better understand the products available to them,” said Rayeleene Elston, Kina Bank’s Executive General Manager for Business and Retail Banking.

The Rangeview upgrade is just the first domino to fall. Kina Bank currently operates eight other Digital Hubs across Papua New Guinea, and the bank has confirmed that every single one of them is slated for a similar refresh.

By doubling down on these mall-based hubs, Kina is sending a clear message to the market: the future of banking in PNG isn’t behind a heavy glass teller window, it’s right where the people are.

As the bank continues to modernize its footprint, the focus remains on delivering a simple and convenient experience that proves digital banking doesn’t have to be daunting.

For regular Rangeview shoppers, that means one less trip to a main branch and more time spent getting things done.

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Kina Bank Scales Up Digital Payments with New Pei Beta Wallet

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Kina Bank has officially entered the next phase of its digital strategy with the launch of the Pei Beta Digital Wallet, an upgrade designed to streamline how Papua New Guineans handle their money.

Launched on Friday (April 10), the wallet transforms the previous Pei Beta bill payment platform into a comprehensive financial tool that for customers to make instant peer-to-peer transfers using phone numbers, utilize QR codes for merchant purchases, and access cash out services at registered locations.

Kina Bank CEO and Managing Director, Ivan Vidovich said that the upgrade is a direct response to the growing demand for mobile-first financial solutions in the region.

“We are pleased to introduce the Pei Beta digital wallet as part of our commitment to delivering innovative banking solutions that support the everyday needs of Papua New Guineans,” Vidovich said.

While the wallet currently integrates seamlessly with Kina Bank’s existing online credentials, the bank has ambitious plans to bridge the gap between financial institutions.

Shirly Prasad, Executive General Manager for Payments and Digital Banking, stated that the platform was built on a foundation of speed and inclusivity.

“Pei Beta focuses on providing greater convenience for customers through quicker, instant transactions. This new digital wallet is now available to existing Kina Bank customers, with plans to extend access to customers of other banks via our proprietary digital onboarding solution,” she said.

Key features of the new wallet include:

  • Instant Transfers: Wallet-to-wallet payments for family and friends.
  • Utility & Mobile Top-ups: Direct payments for PNG Power Easipay and credits for Digicel, Vodafone, and BMobile.
  • Merchant Payments: Secure QR code scanning at participating vendors with low merchant fees.

The Pei Beta app is now available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple Store. Customers from other banks are encouraged to register their interest as the bank prepares to open the ecosystem to the wider public.

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Success Built on Kina Bank Partnership

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Kina Bank and SNS Tech have partnered to deliver market leading results for SMEs in Papua New Guinea looking to turn digital. 

SNS Tech is a Papua New Guinean owned tech firm who develop best in class digital solutions for their clients so they can thrive in the digital economy.

As a business, Kina Bank have long been committed to directing the digital future of PNG and identified e-commerce as a crucial aspect to the long-term success of the country.

With a joint vision in bettering digital experiences in PNG, Kina Bank and SNS Tech have joined forces to set local catering company Tapioca Delight up for digital success. Using Kina Bank’s Internet Payment Gateway (IPG), Tapioca Delight can continue to build out their thriving online business.  

The partnership saw SNS Tech assist in integrating Kina’s IPG on behalf of Tapioca Delight. This meant that Tapioca Delight’s owner, Ginia Sialis, could concentrate on looking after her business whilst SNS Tech took care of the set-up phase.  

Kina Bank’s Chief Transformation Officer, Ivan Vidovich said, “As the leading digital bank in PNG, we’re always looking for the right partners to work with to ensure we’re supporting local SMEs and helping them become digitally focused.  We’ve seen great results already partnering with SNS Tech, Tapioca Delight is just one example of many.”  

Kina Bank’s IPG platform is the first in PNG to accept local bank cards from, BSP, MiBank and ANZ, meaning customers have the freedom to browse and order what they want all whilst using a standard local bank issued card of their choice.

“We feel a sense of accomplishment here at Kina Bank, having taken our Internet Payment Gateway out to commercial customers and having it adopted by PNG born companies like Tapioca Delight.  We take tremendous pride in supporting online businesses and we’re confident that providing a secure digital payments platform will help drive PNG’s digital innovation”, said Ivan Vidovich. 

Tapioca Delight has seen a flurry of new orders come through their website, the first one coming from a customer in New Zealand ordering a cake for her best friend in Port Moresby. Ginia Sialis said, “I couldn’t be happier with the set up and integration to Kina Bank’s IPG.  Both SNS Tech and Kina have been great partners and have really helped us in the growth phase of our business. Being a SME in PNG, it is important that I can rely partners like SNS Tech and Kina Bank.”   

Kina Bank’s Internet Payment Gateway is a tool available to all SMEs looking to turn digital. 

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