Location: Apia, Samoa Currency: WST WS$ Samoan Tala
ATMs in Apia Faleolo Airport (APW) Locations & Hours
Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside Apia Faleolo Airport (APW), plus additional ATMs and banks near Apia Faleolo Airport (APW) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight.
ANZ Bank — Faleolo International Airport (ATM / Bank & FX)
- Location: Inside the international terminal banking area (ANZ airport branch / foreign exchange)
- Hours: Open only during international flight operating hours
Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) — Faleolo International Airport (Banking / FX + ATM access)
- Location: Airport banking/currency exchange area (BSP counter/booth inside the terminal)
- Hours: Per international flights (opening hours follow flight schedules)
National Bank of Samoa (NBS) — Faleolo Airport Branch (ATM / Branch)
- Location: Faleolo International Airport branch (airport banking point; ATM access at/near the branch area)
- Hours: Typically aligned to flight schedules / airport branch operating hours
ANZ ATM — Apia (ANZ Main Branch)
- Location: Apia (ANZ main branch ATM)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
BSP — Apia (Main Branch Area)
- Location: Apia town centre (BSP main branch area; ATMs typically available on/near branch frontage)
- Hours: Business hours for branch; ATM access often extended
NBS ATM — Apia (Main Branch / ACC Building)
- Location: Apia (NBS main branch, ACC Building area)
- Hours: Business hours for branch; ATM access often extended
ANZ ATM — Matautu-uta (Frankie/Scoops area)
- Location: Matautu-uta, Apia (ANZ-listed ATM location near Frankie/Scoops)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
ANZ ATM — Togafuafua (SSAB Mega Store)
- Location: Togafuafua (SSAB Mega Store)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
ANZ ATM — Vaoala (Mynas Supermarket)
- Location: Vaoala (Mynas Supermarket)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
ANZ ATM — Motootua (Lynn Netzler’s Supermarket)
- Location: Motootua (Lynn Netzler’s Supermarket)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
ANZ ATM — Savalalo (SNPF Plaza)
- Location: Savalalo (SNPF Plaza)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
ANZ ATM — Saleufi (Chan Mow Mall / Amau Mall area)
- Location: Saleufi (major retail mall zone such as Chan Mow Mall / Amau Mall area)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
ANZ ATM — Lotopa (Mariyon of Samoa / Siaosi area)
- Location: Lotopa (Mariyon of Samoa / Siaosi area)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
ANZ ATM — Vaitele (Vaitele Branch / Industrial Zone / Farmer Joe area)
- Location: Vaitele (Vaitele branch / Vaitele Industrial Zone / Farmer Joe area)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
NBS Branch & ATM — Vaitele
- Location: Vaitele (NBS Vaitele branch area; ATM access at/near branch)
- Hours: Business hours for branch; ATM access often extended
ANZ ATM — Mulifanua (Aggie Grey’s Lagoon Beach Resort & Spa)
- Location: Mulifanua (Aggie Grey’s Lagoon Beach Resort & Spa area)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
ANZ ATM — Laulii (Frankie Laulii)
- Location: Laulii (Frankie Laulii)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
Apia Faleolo Airport (APW) ATMs Walkthrough & Map
Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at Apia Faleolo Airport (APW). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit Apia Faleolo Airport (APW) map/homepage.
International Arrivals (APW)
- After landing, follow the airport signs for Arrivals and Immigration.
- Complete Immigration formalities and proceed to Baggage Claim.
- Collect your luggage, then follow signs to Customs and exit the controlled area.
- Once you step into the public Arrivals hall (landside), slow down and scan the front-facing service counters on the landside side of Arrivals (this is where the airport’s banking/currency services are typically positioned).
- Look specifically for signage or counters labelled ANZ or BSP, and nearby signs that mention ATM, Cash, or Bank.
- If you see the currency exchange/banking counters, check the immediate area for an ATM (at small airports, the single ATM is often placed beside the bank/FX point rather than in a large “ATM Center”).
- If the counter is closed (common outside scheduled international arrival windows), walk toward the check-in / departures side of the terminal and re-check the public hall areas for an ATM placed near service desks.
- If you cannot find an ATM landside, ask at the information / airport staff desk for the “ANZ ATM” or “BSP banking counter” location—staff typically direct you in seconds due to the terminal’s compact size.
- Withdraw cash before you head outside to the pick-up lanes / taxi and shuttle area, since options along the highway are limited compared to Apia.
Departures (APW) — If You Need Cash Before Flying Out
- Enter the terminal and move toward check-in.
- Before joining any long check-in lines, scan the public hall for banking / currency exchange counters (ANZ / BSP) and look for an ATM nearby.
- If you’re travelling during a busy international departure bank, expect banking points to be open only around flight times—go early if you rely on an on-airport ATM/counter.
- If the airport ATM is out of service, plan to withdraw in Apia (Savalalo/SNPF Plaza, central Apia, or major supermarkets) before travelling to the airport.
Quick APW Landmarks That Mean You’re Close
- Arrivals hall (landside): If you can see meet-and-greet space and transport pick-up access, you’re in the correct public zone to locate the airport’s banking point/ATM.
- Bank/FX counters: At APW, the most reliable “ATM hint” is being near the ANZ and/or BSP service area.
- Small terminal tip: If you walked from Arrivals to check-in and back and still didn’t see an ATM, ask staff—there usually isn’t a hidden second concourse.
Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near Apia Faleolo Airport (APW), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.
ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for Apia Faleolo Airport (APW)
- Expect “flight-time” banking hours at the airport: On-airport banking/currency exchange points at APW commonly operate per international flights. If you arrive outside the main arrival/departure windows, the counter (and sometimes the nearby ATM) may be unavailable—plan a backup withdrawal in Apia before heading to your accommodation.
- Withdraw in Apia if you need multiple transactions: APW’s terminal is compact and can have limited cash access. If you need to pay for accommodation deposits, tours, or a longer taxi transfer, it’s safer to withdraw a larger amount at a major Apia ATM cluster (e.g., Savalalo/SNPF Plaza or central Apia) rather than relying on a single on-airport machine.
- Carry smaller notes for first-night expenses: Even if you can withdraw at the airport, cash change can be limited late at night. When possible, request/choose smaller denominations (or do a second smaller withdrawal in Apia) for taxis, tips, and roadside stops on Upolu.
- Have a “closed terminal” plan: If your flight lands and the banking point is closed, your next best move is typically head to Apia and use a supermarket/mall ATM (Mynas, SSAB, Lynn Netzler’s, SNPF Plaza) rather than searching near the airport perimeter.
- Check for on-screen operator fees before confirming: Local ATM operator fees (if any) are shown on-screen before you accept. If you see a fee you don’t like, cancel and try another bank’s machine in Apia (ANZ/NBS/BSP options) before committing to the withdrawal.
- Keep your airport receipt until you’re settled: If you run into a partial dispense issue or your card is debited without cash, your receipt plus the location/time helps the bank trace the transaction—especially useful when the ATM is located at a flight-time-only banking point.
- Arriving late? If your arrival is late evening and you still need cash, confirm that your transport can accept a card payment (some drivers do, some don’t). Otherwise, plan a daytime withdrawal the next morning in Apia where ATMs are more plentiful.
FAQs – Apia Faleolo Airport (APW) ATMs
Are there ATMs inside Apia Faleolo Airport (APW)?
Yes—APW has on-airport banking points (commonly associated with major banks such as ANZ and BSP, and an airport branch presence for NBS). Because the terminal is small, ATMs (if available) are typically placed close to the banking/currency exchange area rather than in a large dedicated “ATM Center.”
Are APW airport ATMs open 24/7?
Not always. On-airport banking/currency exchange points at APW often operate per international flights, meaning they may be open mainly around scheduled international arrival/departure banks. If you arrive outside these windows, use an ATM in Apia instead.
What fees should I expect when withdrawing cash at APW?
Any local operator surcharge (if applied) is shown on-screen before you confirm the transaction. Your home bank may also charge foreign transaction and/or out-of-network ATM fees. If the APW machine’s fee looks high, cancel and withdraw in Apia where you can compare ATMs from multiple banks.
What currency do APW airport ATMs dispense?
Samoan Tala (WST). If you have foreign cash, you can also use airport currency exchange services when open, but ATM withdrawals are usually the most straightforward way to get WST.
My flight arrives late—what’s the best cash plan?
Plan for the possibility that the airport banking point is closed. Arrange transport that accepts a card, or travel to Apia and withdraw at a major ATM location (mall/supermarket/branch) the next morning.
Are there multiple ATMs inside the terminal?
APW is compact and may have only limited on-airport machines. Treat the airport ATM as a convenience option, not a guarantee—Apia has significantly more ATMs, including at supermarkets and shopping areas.
What if the APW ATM is out of cash or out of order?
Don’t waste time searching the perimeter—head to Apia and use an ATM at a large retail hub (Savalalo/SNPF Plaza, SSAB Mega Store, Mynas, or central bank branches). If you need cash immediately for a taxi, ask airport staff whether any banking point is currently open for the next arriving/departing international flight.
Apia Airport Related Services
- BOOK an AIRPORT HOTEL in Apia or SLEEPING PODS
- RENT a CAR in Apia Airport or BOOK a PRIVATE TRANSFER
- STORE your LUGGAGE in Apia Airport or NEARBY
- BUY a LOCAL eSIM for Apia, Samoa or a GLOBAL eSIM