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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Samoa.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Samoa.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Samoa? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Samoa, with a population of around 212 thousand people, has a GDP of approximately 1.16 billion making it the 183rd largest economy in the world. The official currency of Samoa is the Samoan Tala (WST)
The economy is driven by agriculture, tourism, and remittances from overseas. New Zealand and Australia are its primary economic partners for trade, aid, and tourism.
The primary and most common method of payment in Samoa is physical cash, the Tālā. Mobile wallet services like M-Tala and Digicel Mobile Money are growing in popularity for facilitating peer-to-peer transfers and bill payments. Acceptance of debit and credit cards is mostly limited to hotels, rental car agencies, and major businesses that cater to tourists.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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