Publication by RMA

November 10, 2022 Publication

The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan would like to notify the general public on the issuing and acquiring card brands and networks for each authorized bank for seamless usage and operation of the International Cards (Debit and Credit) issued by the authorized banks in Bhutan.

Sl. No Authorized Banks Issuing Card Brands Acquiring Card Brands
1 BDBL – 1. RuPay
2 BNBL 1.VISA
2.Rupay		 1.VISA
2.Rupay
3 BOBL 1.VISA
2. MasterCard		 1.VISA
2.MasterCard
3.AMEX
4. RuPay
4 DPNBL 1. MasterCard 1.Mastercard
2.Maestro
3.Cirrus
4. RuPay
5 T-BANK – 1. RuPay

Note:

  • Issuing Card Brands: card brands issued by the authorized banks in Bhutan.
  • Acquiring Card Brand: card brands accepted by the authorized banks in Bhutan.
  • Testing ongoing for EMV for RuPay Acquiring in Bhutan and will be enabled to use once the testing is complete.