The National Reserve Bank of Tonga launched Tonga’s Fintech Regulatory Sandbox Framework with an objective to promoting financial stability and a sound and efficient financial system. It was one of seven regional central banks that are participating in the AFI Pacific Islands Regional Initiative (PIRI) landmark Pacific Regional Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines 2020. The guidelines outline the rationale and objectives of the sandbox as well as guidance for potential applicants on the requirements, information, stages, and procedures.

NRBT launched its domestic Regulatory Sandbox Framework in June 2025.