Established in April 2004, Bank of St Helena is the only indigenous, retail and commercial bank on the island.  The St Helena Branch is also the Bank’s Head Office and services a population of about 4500.

Before leaving all money should be changed back to sterling, as the notes are not valid outside of St. Helena and Ascension Island.

Opening hours*:

• Monday to Friday:  08:45 – 15:00
• Saturday:  09:00 – 12:00
• Sunday:  Closed

*Opening hours for the Main Banking hall only.  Main offices (Lending, Accounts and Operations) are open Monday to Friday from 08:30 – 16:00 and closed on Saturday.

Bank of St Helena Tourist Card

In 2023 the Bank launched a new Tourist Card – A virtual prepaid GBP currency card for tourists visiting the island. This new venture is an innovative solution to paying for goods and services around St Helena using a virtual bank card, downloadable to a mobile phone. Using this virtual card, tourists can tap into our St Helena Pay service and pay for their goods and service by card.

St Helena Tourist Card

Ascension Island Branch

AIG Building, Georgetown, Ascension Island, ASCN 1ZZ

Ph (+247) 66123

The Ascension Branch serves a non-indigenous population of approximately 900, comprising mainly St Helenian, UK and US employees of organisations operating on the island.

Opening Hours:

• Monday to Friday:  08:45 – 15:00
• Saturday:  09:00 – 12:00
• Sunday: Closed

Email:  [email protected]