Bank of Maldives Expands WeChat Pay Acceptance Across POS Network

Bank of Maldives (BML) has expanded its payment options by introducing Weixin Pay, known as WeChat Pay internationally, on its Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal network. This new feature allows merchants to accept QR payments from the popular Chinese app, which was previously only available on the BML Payment Gateway.
Moosa Nimal, BML’s Director of Retail, Business & SME Banking, announced, "We have started the rollout of WeChat Pay at merchants at Velana International Airport’s duty-free shopping. By accepting WeChat Pay on the Bank’s POS network, we are paving the way for more than 1 billion active users of the Weixin & WeChat platform to make payments at merchants across Maldives. Our aim is to continually enhance the payment experience for our customers and merchants. Today’s announcement means we are now able to offer our customers the choice and convenience to choose their preferred way to pay."
As the leading provider of merchant payment solutions in the Maldives, BML offers a wide range of products and services to meet diverse business needs and customer preferences. The bank currently accepts major debit and credit cards, including American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Union Pay, along with digital wallets like BML Pay, Ali Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
In addition to POS terminals, BML enables merchants to accept payments online through its Merchant Portal and mPOS App, which can be used to send payment requests, check transactions, and manage online stores. This expansion of WeChat Pay enhances the convenience and flexibility for both merchants and customers in the Maldives.