In addition, the Maldives can use UnionPay cards. On August 5th, 2065438, unionpay international announced that it had signed a comprehensive and deepening cooperation agreement with Maldivian Airport Company to jointly provide high-quality and convenient services and exclusive discounts for UnionPay cardholders (card number starts with 62). Maldives is one of the most popular island tourist destinations. In the first five months of this year, the number of tourists from China to Maldives continued to grow, accounting for nearly 30% of all tourists. Accordingly, the acceptance scope of local UnionPay cards is expanding, and 90% ATMs and merchants can use UnionPay cards to cover island resorts, restaurants and souvenir shops.

Having said that, not all islands support UnionPay cards, and most islands use visa cards. It is suggested that you can apply for a visa dual-currency card first. Or ask if the hotel you are going to supports it. Also, it is not cost-effective to settle with UnionPay card, because it involves the exchange rate fee of converting RMB into US dollars, and then converting US dollars into RMB, while another VISA credit card can be settled directly in foreign exchange US dollars.