BSP Financial Group has made its Wantok Wallet more accessible, allowing new users to register using only their mobile phones, even without a bank account or formal identification.

The move is aimed at opening the door to digital banking for more Papua New Guineans.

Now with the new feature, customers can simply dial *131# on their mobile phone to create a Wantok Wallet account within minutes.

The process removes the need to visit a BSP branch or agent, making it easier for people in rural and remote areas to get started.

BSP Retail Bank Financial Inclusion Manager, Penelope Aisi, said the initiative is part of the bank’s wider push to expand financial access across the country.

“Self-registration through *131# is a major step in making banking more accessible, especially for those in remote communities. It allows more people to safely join the digital economy using just a mobile phone,” she said.

The registration process is simple. Users enter their first and last name, set up a secure PIN, and gain instant access to their wallet.

New users can receive up to K500 and carry out up to 20 transactions before upgrading their account for higher limits and additional features.

To unlock full services, customers can later visit a BSP branch or agent with valid identification.

This allows them to increase transaction limits and access more advanced banking features.

BSP is also expanding how the Wantok Wallet can be used. Customers in Port Moresby can now make payments at Waterfront Foodworld using BSP EFTPoS by generating a six-digit code on their phone.

This allows for card less payments, offering more convenience for everyday shopping, with plans to roll out the service to more locations.

Since its launch a year ago, more than 230,400 Wantok Wallet accounts have been created, giving many Papua New Guineans access to affordable and simple banking services for the first time.

Users can carry out a wide range of transactions, including card less ATM withdrawals, deposits through BSP agents, money transfers, mobile top ups, bill payments, school fee payments, and even ticket purchases.

As BSP continues to expand the platform, the focus remains clear; break down barriers, reach more people, and make banking part of everyday life for all Papua New Guineans.