Evolution of banking services in Maldives

Hello everyone,

With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local establishments in Maldives. An evolution that presents a range of opportunities and challenges on a local scale.

Share your experiences regarding the evolution of bankings services in Maldives:

To what extent are the latest banking technologies being adopted and utilized in Maldives? (contactless payments, phone-based payment systems, QR codes, etc.)
What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Are new payment methods emerging in Maldives? Which ones, and what does it change in your daily life?

What are the advantages of using local bank services versus an international online banking service as an expat?

Are there specific features in banking apps that you find particularly helpful as an expat in Maldives?

By sharing your experiences and insights, you contribute to a broader understanding of the evolving banking landscape for expats in Maldives.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

@Cheryl

BML's offering for electronic domestic banking is working class.


However, transferring or receiving funds Internationally through BML is a total nightmare!


The other area that is very poor is customer service. I have been in an endless loop of incompetent or non-existent customer service several times. I have an ongoing issue from October 2022 that is still unresolved!