BSP Tonga customers and merchants are now enjoying faster, and seamless transactions, thanks to BSP’s upgraded EFTPoS terminals.

As part of the bank’s ongoing modernisation journey, BSP Group CEO Mark Robinson said BSP is strengthening its core infrastructure as part of its K1.2 billion modernisation for growth program.

”This includes upgrading technology and improving how we manage, monitor, and deliver services to our customers. The rollout of our new EFTPoS platform is a key component of this effort,” Mr. Robinson said.

The EFTPoS upgrade has seen the older terminals replaced with new Verifone (V660P 4G) terminals in Tonga since November last year.

BSP Tonga Country Head Edward Yee said this upgrade has resulted in shorter wait times, efficient transactions, and a better payment experience for both merchants or business operators and customers.

“We have replaced over 400 EFTPoS terminals in Tonga. Across the Pacific we have upgraded close to 7,000 EFTPoS terminals in PNG, Samoa and Cook Islands. This rollout will continue in Solomon Islands, Fiji and Vanuatu this year. The BSP Group has over 10,000 EFTPoS terminals in the market,” Mr Yee added.

BSP is committed to strengthening digital payments, supporting local businesses, and delivering reliable banking services to communities across Tonga and has secured sufficient EFTPoS terminal stock to support merchant upgrades and new installations for the next three years.

“Our customers are encouraged to replace their existing cards with the new BSP bank cards to ensure continued smooth and secure EFTPoS transactions,” Tonga’s BSP Country Head further added.

The new V660P 4G EFTPoS terminal has improved technology designed to make payments easier and more dependable. Key features include:

• 4G connectivity for faster transaction processing
• Wi-Fi support for flexible and stable connections
• Dual SIM cards (TCC and Digicel) to reduce network downtime
• Disability-friendly design for improved accessibility
• Enhanced security and performance

Business operators in Tonga who want to upgrade or apply for a new EFTPoS terminal can contact the Payment team via email _[email protected] or call 20806.

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