Overview
Whilst it must be acknowledged that capacity may be reduced during an emergency, other services as may be required by agencies coming into Vanuatu for an emergency response are available.
For more information on company contact details, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Accommodation
Accommodation in the major towns such as Port Vila on Efate Island and Luganville on Espiritu Santo Island is readily available although during an emergency response and peak season for tourism, accommodation may be relatively hard to find.
Electricity and Power
Electricity is generated and supplied under four private sector contracts which operate standalone island grids. About 75% of energy in Vanuatu is from diesel combustion. The hydropower plant in Santo generates about 11% of electricity while windmills and solar panels contribute the remaining 14%. Where electricity is available in the provinces, it is largely diesel generated. Outages are normal following natural disasters such as tropical cyclones as powerlines and power sources may be damaged.
Financial Services
Financial services available include banks, accountancy firms, etc. Humanitarian partners coming into Vanuatu can use debit and credit cards for local purchases. Cash can be accessed via ATMs. Banks operating in Vanuatu are ANZ Bank (Vanuatu) Limited, BRED (Vanuatu) Limited, Bank South Pacific, National Bank of Vanuatu and Wanfuteng Bank Limited.
ANZ Bank (Vanuatu) Limited
ANZ Bank (Vanuatu) Limited is a subsidiary of the Australian and New Zealand Banking Group and has operations within and outside the Pacific region.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
ANZ Bank (Vanuatu) Limited |
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Address |
Kumul Highway, Port Vila, Efate Island |
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Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
N/A |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
N/A |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
N/A |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
N/A |
Other Comments or Key Information |
N/A |
*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Sanma Province |
Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island |
BRED (Vanuatu) Limited
BRED (Vanuatu) Limited is part of the second largest banking group in France and has outlets in New Caledonia, Tahiti, Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
BRED (Vanuatu) Limited |
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Address |
Kumul Highway, Downtown Port Vila, Efate Island |
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Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
N/A |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
N/A |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
N/A |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
N/A |
Other Comments or Key Information |
N/A |
*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Sanma Province |
Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island |
Bank South Pacific (Vanuatu)
The Bank South Pacific (Vanuatu) is a subsidiary of a Papua New Guinea Bank and has operations in Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Bank South Pacific (Vanuatu) |
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Address |
Kumul Highway, Downtown Port Vila, Efate Island |
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Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
N/A |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
N/A |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
N/A |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
N/A |
Other Comments or Key Information |
N/A |
*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Sanma Province |
Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island |
Shefa Province |
Freswota Main Road, Port Vila, Efate Island |
National Bank of Vanuatu
Known as Vanuatu’s own bank, the National Bank of Vanuatu is the only commercial bank in Vanuatu that also operates outside of Port Vila and Luganville.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
National Bank of Vanuatu |
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Address |
Rue de Paris, Port Vila, Efate Island |
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Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
N/A |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
N/A |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
N/A |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
N/A |
Other Comments or Key Information |
N/A |
*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Torba Province |
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Sanma Province |
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Penama Province |
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Malampa Province |
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Shefa Province |
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Tafea Province |
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Wanfuteng Bank Limited
Wanfuteng started operations in Vanuatu in 2018 and now offers a full range of retail and commercial banking solutions.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Wanfuteng Bank Limited |
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Address |
Churchill House, Kumul Highway, Port Vila, Efate Island |
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Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
N/A |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
N/A |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
N/A |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
N/A |
Other Comments or Key Information |
N/A |
*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Sanma Province |
Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island |
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
Clearing and forwarding agents are available in Vanuatu to clear items brought in by sea and air. Freight forwarding agents include FR8 Logistics / DHL, Ifira Shipping and A21 Logistics, to name a few.
Postal and Courier Services
Vanuatu Post provides access to services through a network of over 60 Post Offices and Postal outlets around Vanuatu.
Printing and Publishing
Printing services are available by providers such as Sharper Image, Ricoh Vanuatu Limited and Colorite Graphics Printers, to name a few.
Taxi Companies
Taxis are readily available at the international airport. Taxis also operate within the major town like Port Vila.
Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops
Vehicle and equipment maintenance workshops are also available in Vanuatu, some of which are Asco Motors Vanuatu, AutoZone Vanuatu and Star Auto Repairs & Shop, to name a few.
Vehicle Rental
Vehicles available for hire/rental in Vanuatu include SUVs, twin cabs, vans, etc. There is a wide range of rental car companies to choose from. Refer to 4.11 Additional Services Contact Details for contact details for some car rental agencies available in Vanuatu.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
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