Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Published processing fees and market availability for the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) across 5 gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving Maldives. Always confirm current rates on the provider's official pricing page.
Regional context & bank acquiring rules: Asia-Pacific payments guide · All Asia currencies
Who serves this currency
All 5 gateways, bank acquirers and wallets serving MVR markets, including providers with published MVR fee schedules (1) and custom/quote-only processors (4).
Card gateways & processors
| Provider & market notes | Fee schedule |
|---|---|
| AdyenEnterprise processor (Uber, Spotify, eBay). Interchange++ from roughly 0.6% + fixed per transaction plus scheme fees, custom contract pricing only. | Worldwide |
| Checkout.comEnterprise processor strong in EMEA/LatAm; interchange++ blended rates negotiated per merchant. | Worldwide |
| Bank of Maldives (BML Payment Gateway)Maldives national acquirer for resorts, guesthouses & local commerce: ~2.5% domestic / 3.5% international cards, 1% BML MobilePay QR. | Published fees |
Wallets & other payment rails
| Provider & market notes | Fee schedule |
|---|---|
| PayPalAvailable to merchants in 190+ countries; receiving capability varies by country. Cross-border fees are higher than domestic. | Worldwide |
| Payoneer Profile →Cross-border receiving platform: local receiving accounts, marketplace payouts and client payment requests in 190+ countries. Not a card checkout gateway. See our full Payoneer profile for the fee breakdown. | Worldwide |
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This comparison only shows fees we can publicly verify (1 of 5 providers serving MVR). Processors and bank acquirers that quote custom or merchant-specific rates are listed under Who serves this currency above.
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Disclaimer: Comparisons only include publicly verifiable standard rates as of November 6, 2026 and exclude custom-quoted gateways, bank MIDs, monthly plan fees and local taxes unless noted. See all 5 providers serving MVR.
Card gateway fees
Fee tables only show rates we can publicly verify from official provider schedules (4 additional providers serve MVR with custom or quote-only pricing—see all 5 providers above). We never invent figures for custom-quoted processors or bank acquirers. Figures are for comparison only; always confirm your exact rate on the provider's site.
| Provider | Local rate | Fixed fee | Fee cap | Intl. cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Maldives (BML Payment Gateway)Maldives national acquirer for resorts, guesthouses & local commerce: ~2.5% domestic / 3.5% international cards, 1% BML MobilePay QR. | 2.5%+1% international cards | MVR 0.00 | n/a | +1% |
Monthly, plan & setup fees (MVR)
2 of 5 offer $0/mo base plans% + fixed fee) and are not included in calculator estimates above. Always verify current plan tiers on the provider's official pricing page.
Card gateways & bank acquirers — Monthly & setup fees
| Provider & plan notes | Plan structure | Base monthly fee | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdyenNo fixed monthly fee, but enterprise minimum monthly invoice typically applies | Bank MID / custom | $0/mo (min. volume applies) | $0 |
| Checkout.comNegotiated interchange++ schedule for high-volume merchants | Bank MID / custom | Custom enterprise contract | Custom |
| Bank of Maldives (BML Payment Gateway)Bank of Maldives (BML) e-commerce gateway & MID maintenance | Bank MID / custom | Custom bank quote | Bank underwriting |
Wallets & other payment rails — Monthly & setup fees
Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) payment gateway FAQs
Which payment gateways and processors serve Maldives (MVR)?
Sympli5 tracks 5 payment gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving Maldives (Maldivian Rufiyaa, MVR), including PayPal, Adyen, Checkout.com, Bank of Maldives (BML Payment Gateway), Payoneer. Of these, 1 publish verifiable standard MVR per-transaction schedules and 4 operate on custom, quote-only, or bank Merchant ID (MID) pricing.
What are the lowest published payment processing fees in Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)?
Among the 1 providers with publicly verified MVR schedules, the lowest headline variable rate starts at 2.5% + MVR 0.00 via Bank of Maldives (BML Payment Gateway). Your lowest effective cost depends on your average order value, card mix, and whether a fee cap applies—use the interactive MVR calculator on this page to compare exact net payouts.
Do MVR payment gateways charge monthly or setup fees?
Of the 5 providers serving MVR markets, 2 offer a $0/month base pay-as-you-go plan with $0 setup fees. The remaining 3 providers either require a monthly gateway plan or operate through a bank Merchant ID (MID) with bank-quoted monthly maintenance and setup fees. Monthly and setup costs are charged separately from per-transaction processing rates.
What does the international card surcharge mean for MVR transactions?
An international (foreign-issued) card fee applies when a customer pays your business in MVR using a Visa, Mastercard, or Amex issued by a bank outside your local merchant country—such as a foreign tourist or overseas buyer. In MVR, providers like Bank of Maldives (BML Payment Gateway) (+1%) add an explicit cross-border card surcharge on top of their domestic rate.