BML’s American Express debit cards now accepted worldwide

Bank of Maldives (BML) announced Monday that its American Express debit cards are now be accepted worldwide.

BML states that though 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 USD 3,000.

BML’s In-charge and Acting MD, Aishath Noordeen said the bank was pleased to extend its existing debit card product by providing acceptance at all American Express merchants worldwide.

“As part of our long-standing partnership with American Express, we are pleased to extend our existing debit card product by providing acceptance at all American Express merchants worldwide. Today’s announcement underscores Bank of Maldives’ leadership in card issuance in the country as we continue to offer great benefits to our growing customer base,” she said.

Divya Jain, Vice President, Global Network Services, India and South Asia, American Express said BML was a valued partner for American Express in the South Asian region.

“Bank of Maldives has been a valued partner for American Express in South Asia. The launch of the American Express debit dard for international usage is a natural extension of our efforts to provide our cardmembers in Maldives the flexibility of using their card globally while catering to their lifestyle and spend behavior,” she said.

According to BML, existing American Express debit cardholders can request to set a USD account as the card’s primary account via internet or mobile banking.

 Applications for new cards can also be made online.