About Us

Established in July 2014, Pan Oceanic Bank (POB) is the first and only locally incorporated commercial bank in the Solomon Islands. Incorporated under the Banking Act of the Solomon Islands, POB has rapidly fostered organic growth in the domestic market through a strategy tailored to meet national needs. Since our inception, POB has consistently distinguished itself as one of the island’s top-performing banks, achieving remarkable growth that surpasses industry standards. This upward trajectory reflects our proactive approach, which involves a relentless pursuit of valuable and sustainable growth opportunities. With a diverse array of innovative products and services, POB is dedicated to enhancing the banking landscape in the Solomon Islands by implementing best practices. This commitment forms a cornerstone of our long-term strategy, aimed at supporting the effective development of new economic opportunities for our communities.

Our vision

To be the premier financial institution in the Solomon Islands, championing financial inclusion and empowering the Micro, Small, and SME sectors through innovation, excellence, and unwavering commitment. We aspire to create a vibrant and sustainable economic landscape where every individual and business has access to the financial tools and resources they need to thrive.

Easy online banking

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Account Management

View Account Balances, Transaction History, Account Statements, Account Settings

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Money Transfers

Internal Transfers, External Transfers, Bill Payments,

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Mobile Banking

Mobile App, Mobile Wallet Integration

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Utility Bill Payment

Solomon Power, B-Mobile Top-up, TelekomTop-up

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What our customers say About us

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Christina Lasaqa
CEO - Solomon Telekom Company Limited

What makes POB unique in its financial services in the Solomon Islands is their innovative ideas and partnership in promoting financial inclusiveness in the industry. POB has been Our Telekom banking partner for Our M-Selen Services. We are very pleased with their efficient Services and wishing them growth and prosperity.

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Kunal Nandan
CFO - South Pacific Oil

"POB Bank has consistently provided South Pacific Oil Limited with exceptional service, particularly in managing our international payments. Their efficient processing and competitive exchange rates for USD payments have been instrumental in supporting our operations. We greatly appreciate their reliability and commitment to delivering value, which has significantly streamlined our financial transactions on a global scale."

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Mary Kim
CEO K. E. Limited

I've been banking with Pan Oceanic Bank for over 10 years, and I can confidently say that they provide exceptional service. From their user-friendly mobile banking to their helpful customer support team, every aspect of my banking experience has been positive. I highly recommend POB to anyone looking for a reliable, customer-focused bank. They’ve earned my trust and continue to impress me with their excellent services.

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$800k+

Daily Payments

Management team

Gishan Illangakoon

Gishan Illangakoon

CEO
Gary Mario Balasingham

Gary Mario Balasingham

Head of IT & Digital Banking
Kapila Nanayakkara

Kapila Nanayakkara

Manager Credit
Bathiya Rathnayake

Bathiya Rathnayake

Manager Finance & Treasury
Pulanthiran Kajen

Pulanthiran Kajen

Information Security Officer
Vikum Welegedara

Vikum Welegedara

Manager Operations
Rohan Fernando

Rohan Fernando

Manager Risk & Compliance
Anuradha Jayasuriya

Anuradha Jayasuriya

Manager Internal Audit

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