M-SELEN and Franjti Shipping’s AUKI EXPRESS Bring Digital Payments to Inter-Island Travel
Honiara, Solomon Islands - M-SELEN, Solomon Islands’ leading mobile money service powered by Our Telekom, has officially partnered with Franjti Shipping to make travel easier and more convenient for passengers. Through this partnership, customers can now pay for their Auki Express tickets directly on M-SELEN.
This new integration allows travelers to purchase Auki Express tickets without visiting physical ticket booths or carrying cash. Whether you’re in Honiara, Malaita, or any other province, you can now book and make secure ticket payments instantly through the M-SELEN App or by dialing *123#.
“This partnership is another step in our mission to make everyday payments simple, fast, and accessible for all Solomon Islanders,” said Majidul Haque, Head of M-SELEN. “By enabling digital ticket purchases for Franjti Shipping’s Auki Express, we’re helping connect communities through safe and cashless travel options.”
Passengers simply need to:
- Open the M-SELEN App or simply dial *123#
- Select Buy Goods & Services
- Enter the Merchant Code 710968 (Franjti Shipping) or scan the QR code
- Input the ticket amount and confirm payment with their PIN
“We’re proud to partner with M-SELEN to bring our customers greater flexibility and convenience,” said Mrs Joy Isihanua Ririmae, Managing Director of Franjti Shipping. “Many of our passengers travel long distances and this digital option saves them time while making payments safer.”
With this partnership, M-SELEN continues to drive digital inclusion across the Solomon Islands, empowering both businesses and customers with fast, secure, and cashless payment solutions.
About Franjti Shipping
Franjti Shipping is a proudly Solomon Islands–owned maritime company connecting people, families, and businesses across the islands. Operating trusted vessels including the Auki Express, MV Florence, and MV Ocean Joy, it serves as a vital link between Honiara, Auki, and nearby provinces. Built on community service and reliability, Franjti Shipping continues to modernize its operations, with its partnership with M-SELEN enabling convenient, cashless ticket payments for travelers nationwide.
About M-SELEN
M-SELEN is a mobile money service powered by Our Telekom, enabling Solomon Islanders to send, receive, and make payments securely from their mobile phones. From utility bills to bill payments, merchant payments, concert e-ticketing and now shipping e-tickets. M-SELEN is making financial services more inclusive and convenient across the nation.