BSP resumes banking services in Porgera

Porgera Branch reopened its doors to customers yesterday 15th April, 2024, a year after it was closed due to security issues.

Group General Manager of Retail Banking, Daniel Faunt noted that when banking services were withdrawn in April 2023, customers were forced to travel to Wabag for commercial banking services.

Mr. Faunt said across the Enga Province, BSP services these communities via 8 ATMs, 224 EFTPOS facilities and 5 agents in addition to the Wabag and Progera branches as well as Wapenamanda Sub-Branch.

He said Porgera and other resource investments are important economic activities and BSP is pleased to return banking services to the mining township.

“The reopening of the Porgera Gold Mine will be a catalyst for continued economic growth following the mine’s closure almost two years ago,” Faunt said.

He confirmed that the Porgera Branch service offering will include 2 ATMs, 40 EFTPoS Merchants and one Agent.  

 “Banking is an essential service particularly in remote communities.  As the only bank operating in Porgera, we call upon the community leaders to support the safety and wellbeing of our staff and protect our facilities to ensure it remains accessible to the broader community,” Faunt added.