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MIB offers higher profit rates for Promotional GIA

Jun 23, 2026, 3:14 PM

Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) has introduced an opportunity for customers to earn higher returns by opening a Promotional General Investment Account (GIA).

MIB said that this offer, which features specially curated attractive rates, will be available until July 30.

Under this promotion, MIB has set an indicative profit rate of four percent for US Dollar deposits and 3.5 percent for Maldivian Rufiyaa deposits made into the Promotional GIA.

To take advantage of these special indicative profit rates, customers must complete the account opening and deposit process by the July 30 deadline.

MIB has streamlined the process for opening a Promotional GIA, allowing customers to easily submit applications online through the bank's various digital channels.

In addition to digital options, the bank has also made arrangements for customers to open these special promotional accounts by visiting any MIB branch.

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