The Bank of Maldives (BML) has signed agreements with Weixin Pay and the Visit Maldives Corporation, strengthening its commitment to expanding digital payment solutions and supporting growth in the country’s tourism sector.
The partnership brings together key financial and tourism stakeholders to enhance marketing and digital initiatives, with a particular focus on improving services for Chinese visitors. Officials said the collaboration is designed to ensure seamless engagement that aligns with the Maldives’ wider tourism development strategy.
As part of the initiative, BML is working with Weixin Pay to introduce advanced technologies, including palm recognition, to improve payment accessibility and interoperability. The partners recently held a session with leading Maldivian resorts, demonstrating how the Weixin Pay ecosystem can be integrated to enhance service delivery and expand payment acceptance for the Maldives’ largest inbound tourism market.
BML Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Shareef said the partnership aims to deliver secure, biometric-enabled payment experiences, enabling local merchants to meet the expectations of international travellers. He added that the bank continues to support payment processing across major networks and digital wallets, providing businesses with tools to track transactions and manage operations efficiently.