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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Mauritius.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Mauritius.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Mauritius? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Mauritius, with a population of around 1.26 million people, has a GDP of approximately 15.50 billion making it the 140th largest economy in the world. The official currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
A diversified economy with key sectors in tourism, financial services, textiles, and sugar production. It has strong trade links with the European Union, the United Kingdom, and South Africa and is a member of SADC and COMESA.
Credit and debit cards are a widely accepted and used payment method across Mauritius, especially within the tourism and formal retail sectors. The leading mobile banking and payment app is Juice by MCB, which is very popular for P2P transfers, QR payments, and bill payments. Physical cash, the Mauritian Rupee, is still frequently used for daily expenses and at local markets.
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