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Opening a personal bank account in Mauritius is relatively straightforward. Opening a business account is a different experience entirely. The documentation requirements are heavier, the timelines are longer and the choice of bank matters more. The account you open will affect everything from international payment speed to the fees you pay on every transaction. Three […]

After two difficult years, Mauritius is firmly in a disinflationary trend. Annual inflation fell to around 3.9% in early 2026 – down sharply from the 10.8% peak in 2022. Good news if you are planning salary rounds. Less good news if you locked in costs at the top. Where prices are moving, what the data […]

Opening a bank account in Mauritius as a foreigner is straightforward. Genuinely. Show up with the right documents, and most banks will have you sorted within a week. The country’s banking sector is internationally connected, multi-currency capable, and regulated under a framework that international partners actually trust. For expats relocating on an Occupation Permit or […]

Mauritius banks can now buy, hold, and sell gold, silver, and platinum. They can open accounts denominated in precious metals. They can store your valuables in safety vaults. These aren’t aspirational policy announcements – they’re statutory powers granted under the Finance Act 2025. Combined with new Freeport provisions for art, wine, and collectible auctions, the […]

Here is something that changed in May 2026: Apple Pay is no longer foreign-card only in Mauritius. MCB now supports Apple Pay for its debit and credit cards, so MCB customers with an iPhone or Apple Watch can pay at contactless terminals without using the physical card. That does not make Mauritius fully Apple Pay-first. […]