PNG Micro Bank launches Mobile Banking

The innovation of mobile banking is vital in achieving financial inclusion for the rural population.
That’s the comment made by BPNG Assistant Governor, Mr. Ellison Pidik at the official launching of the People’s Micro Bank Mobile Banking Service in Port Moresby today.
He commends the bank’s top service to the rural population and with this new system; it will make it easier for the rural people do banking.
People’s Micro Bank CEO, Mr. Anthony Dela Cruz says they get about 2, 000 new opened each month, but this will now increase with the new Mobile Banking System.
“I thank you all for gracing this another historic occasion to witness People’s Micro Bank’s entry into the electronic and digital world of banking,” Dela Cruz said.
Meantime, a big appreciation was extended to the Minister for Trade Commerce and Industry, Richard Maru for his initiative to have a bank that will service the rural Papua New Guineans.
With the new Mobile Banking System, customers can transfer cash, get balance statements, register for mobile banking and change PIN numbers as well.