2026-10-12
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The National Reserve Bank of Tonga granted a Licence Type B to Moana Pay Limited and cancelled the Licence Type A of Frank Money Transfer, effective 12 October 2026. The document publishes the complete roster of authorized foreign exchange dealers in Tonga under the Foreign Exchange Control Act 2018, categorizing them by Licence Type A, B, C, and banking license agents. It warns the public against conducting business with unauthorized dealers, noting that unlicensed foreign exchange activities constitute an offence punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both.
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: Category: Press Release : 12 October 2026
National Reserve Bank of Tonga
Fasi mo e Afi
Nuku'alofa
(676) 24057
(676) 24201 nrbt@reservebank.to
12 October 2026
In accordance with section 28 of the Foreign Exchange Control Act 2018, the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) wishes to inform the general public of the following:
Members of the public are hereby advised that as of 12 October 2026, the entities listed below are the only Authorised Persons licensed to deal in foreign exchange under the Foreign Exchange Control Act 2018 in Tonga:
Licence Type A (Inward & Outward Remittances)
Licence Type B (Inward Remittances Only)
Licence Type C (Foreign Currency Conversion Only)
Foreign Exchange Dealer under Banking Licences
MoneyGram Agent – Bank of the South Pacific a. Friendly Island Bookshops (ie, Tongatapu, ‘Eua, Ha’apai, and Vava’u) b. LunaEva Malapo Branch
c. LunaEva Supermarket Nuku’alofa
d. LunaEva Veitongo Gas Station e. LunaEva Maui Gas Station f. Liu Gas Station, Manuka g. Sinipata Talanoatau Store, Longolongo h. POP’s ICAR, Hihifo Road, Sia’atoutai
i. Sia Finance, Taufa’ahau Road, Vaini
j. City Laundromat, Ma’ufanga k. Start Small Dream Big Kolofo’ou
l. Start Small Dream Big Ha’ateiho
m. Maka Gas Station – Neiafu, Vava’u n. Gateway Petroleum Services – Neiafu, Vava’u
Members of the public are cautioned against doing business with unauthorised foreign exchange dealers and are encouraged to report to the NRBT any person or business that is advertising or providing foreign exchange services that is not listed above. Any person dealing with foreign exchange without a valid licence commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or both.
For further details, please contact:
Non-Bank Supervision, Financial Institutions Department National Reserve Bank of Tonga Telephone: (676) 24 057; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Website: www.reservebank.to
The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Reserve Bank) was established on 1 July 1989 as the central bank of Tonga.
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