BML Integrates WeChat Pay Into Digital Payment Platform
Bank of Maldives (BML) integrated WeChat Pay into its point-of-sale (POS) terminal network to enhance the payment experience for Chinese tourists. The rollout began at Velana International Airport's duty-free shops. Moosa Nimal, BML's Director of Retail, Business and SME Banking, announced the move, saying it would enable over 1 billion WeChat users to pay across Maldives. China is the top source market for Maldives tourism, accounting for 11.1% of arrivals, with 92,292 Chinese tourists as of May 14. The integration is part of BML's broader digital payment strategy.
Bank of Maldives (BML) integrated WeChat Pay into its point-of-sale (POS) terminal network to enhance the payment experience for Chinese tourists. The rollout began at Velana International Airport's duty-free shops. Moosa Nimal, BML's Director of Retail, Business and SME Banking, announced the move, saying it would enable over 1 billion WeChat users to pay across Maldives. China is the top source market for Maldives tourism, accounting for 11.1% of arrivals, with 92,292 Chinese tourists as of May 14. The integration is part of BML's broader digital payment strategy.
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Bank of Maldives (BML) integrated WeChat Pay into its point-of-sale (POS) terminal network to enhance the payment experience for Chinese tourists. The rollout began at Velana International Airport's duty-free shops. Moosa Nimal, BML's Director of Retail, Business and SME Banking, announced the move, saying it would enable over 1 billion WeChat users to pay across Maldives. China is the top source market for Maldives tourism, accounting for 11.1% of arrivals, with 92,292 Chinese tourists as of May 14. The integration is part of BML's broader digital payment strategy.
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