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Saeed cites user figures amid questions over PayPal rollout

According to the minister 3,280 users have linked to PayPal services and 2,159 digital wallets have been activated.

Over 3,000 linked to PayPal, 2,159 wallets activated: President

PayPal services were launched in the Maldives on 15 June through m-Faisaa, the digital wallet operated by Ooredoo Maldives.

President says govt brought Google and PayPal to Maldives

Responding to the criticism, President Muizzu said developing the digital economy remains one of the administration's priorities.

PayPal services launched in Maldives through Ooredoo m-Faisaa

Saeed thanked President Muizzu, Ooredoo and PayPal for their roles in bringing the service to the country.

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PayPal testing underway ahead of Maldives launch, says minister

Saeed previously stated in August 2024 that a proposal had been submitted to the company to introduce PayPal services in the Maldives.

PayPal says policy to fine 'misinformation' was an 'error'

PayPal's former president David Marcus slammed the policy in a tweet on Saturday, saying the new policy "goes against everything I believe in".

11 October 2022

PayPal withheld services in Maldives over business decision: MMA

MMA noted that there are currently no legal or regulatory restrictions that prevent international digital wallets or payment platforms.

PayPal to launch services in Maldives next year

The company added that money transfers between PayPal and Ooredoo M-Money accounts will also be possible.

15 October 2025

President says geographic constraints no longer limit growth

Muizzu said the introduction of PayPal would provide Maldivian businesses, entrepreneurs and content creators with greater access to international markets.

Saeed credits president for bringing PayPal to Maldives

PayPal services were officially launched in the Maldives through a partnership between PayPal and Ooredoo Fintech.