Swipe Named Official Wallet of Visit Maldives in Landmark Partnership to Elevate the Tourist Payment Experience
Swipe, Bank of Maldives' 100% Maldivian-built multi-currency digital wallet, has been named the official wallet of Visit Maldives. The partnership positions Swipe as the leading payment solution for tourists, advancing digital innovation and enhancing the visitor experience across the Maldives.
Bank of Maldives has announced that its homegrown digital wallet, Swipe, has been named the official wallet of Visit Maldives, marking a significant milestone in the Maldives' journey towards a fully digitalised tourism and payments ecosystem.
The strategic partnership was formalised during a signing ceremony held at Bank of Maldives, with the agreement signed by Mohamed Shareef, CEO and Managing Director of Bank of Maldives, and Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and Managing Director of Visit Maldives. The ceremony marked the beginning of a collaboration designed to place digital innovation at the heart of the Maldivian visitor experience.
Under the agreement, Swipe will be positioned as the premier payment solution for tourists visiting the Maldives, offering a convenient, secure, and seamless way to transact during their stay. The partnership reinforces the Maldives' growing reputation as a destination that combines world-class hospitality with cutting-edge digital infrastructure.
Swipe is a 100% Maldivian-developed multi-currency digital wallet, built in full compliance with domestic regulatory frameworks and international payment industry standards. The app supports both local and international transactions and can be funded through Bank of Maldives accounts or via any credit, debit, or prepaid card, making it highly accessible for both residents and international visitors alike.
Since its limited release in January, Swipe has been available to users with a rich suite of core features, including instant person-to-person transfers, fast QR payments, personalised spending insights, shareable payment links, and simplified top-up and withdrawal options, giving users a comprehensive and intuitive digital payment experience.
The Swipe and Visit Maldives partnership builds upon the broader strategic alliance established between Bank of Maldives and Visit Maldives in the previous year. Together, the two organisations share a strong commitment to accelerating digital transformation within the tourism sector, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening the global competitiveness of the Maldivian travel industry, ensuring the destination remains as innovative as it is beautiful.
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