Which currency is best? Taking cash into Samoa is a good idea but be aware of what you allowed to take from Australia (no more than $10,000) and into Samoa (10,000 tala which equates to around $AU4,500). ... Government of Samoa office building, Apia: Central Bank of Samoa office building, Apia: 2008: $100: 72 х 140 paper + plastic: green: Portrait of the late Malietoa Tanumafili II: Cathedral of Apia: 2008: Exchange rate. I was just wondering if you know whether they exchange cash only or if you can pay on card in exchange for tala?

Answer 1 of 8: Hi, We will be in Apia for 8 nights in August. Is this correct.? we will be travelling to Apia in August for 8 nights. The tālā is the currency of Samoa. Current WST exchange rates; From Google Finance: AUD CAD CHF EUR GBP HKD JPY USD NZD: From Yahoo! So if you're not staying long and not taking that much it's a great idea. Answer 1 of 25: A group of 10 of us will be in Samoa next month and are wondering the best way to take our money. Apia. Had heard NZ dollars are accepted??? Can someone please advise whether this is correct. international roaming charges are really expensive. Answer 11 of 13: Hi, I am travelling to Samoa this summer and I understand there are several places in the airport you can get samoan tala. Can someone please advise whether this is correct. Can anyone advise the best way to have mobile coverage while there as Telstra's international roaming charges are really expensive. Also is it best to take local currency or do they accept AUS$. However, if you are an ANZ Australian customer and use your ANZ debit/credit card at an ANZ ATM in Samoa, there is no ATM fee. What's the best way to have mobile coverage while there as Telstra's (Aust.) Our flight arrives at 5.15am so I'm assuming nothing will be open to buy a Sim at the airport.