Bank of Maldives (BML) has on Monday announced that its American Express Debit Cards will now be accepted worldwide.
Initially launched for domestic use, the American Express Debit Cards can now be linked to USD accounts for foreign purchases online and overseas, up to a daily default limit of USD3,000, BML said.
BML in-charge and acting MD, Aishath Noordeen commented saying they are pleased to extend their existing debit card product by providing acceptance at all American Express merchants worldwide.
She further noted the new announcement underscores Bank of Maldives’ leadership in card issuance in the country.
Divya Jain, the Vice President of American Express in South Asia noted that BML has been a valued partner for American Express in South Asia. She further said the launch of the American Express Debit Card for international usage is within their efforts to provide the Cardmembers in Maldives the flexibility of using the Card globally while catering to their lifestyle and spend behavior.
BML said the existing American Express Debit Cardholders can request to set a USD account as the Card’s primary account via internet or mobile banking.