Mauritius is an island located in the southwest of Indian Ocean. In addition to the island of Mauritius, the Republic includes the islands of Rodrigues, St. Brandon, the Agalega Islands, the Chagos Archipelago (now governed by Great Britain) and Tromelin Island (now governed by France). Mauritius has a tropical maritime climate with two seasons: summer and winter, hot and humid throughout the year. The sugar industry of Mauritius is the backbone of the economy. Since the 18th century, the sugarcane has been deemed as a main crop of Mauritius, where the planting area accounts for around 90% of the annual cultivated land. Green sugarcane lands are visible everywhere on the island of Mauritius.
Mauritius boasts of beautiful views. The charming landscape, stunning beach and bright sunshine attract numerous visitors around the world. Luxuriant flowers and vegetation and various chirping birds in the Pamplemousses Garden in the north of Mauritius make you feel as if placed in a fairyland. The tall Roystonea regia that blooms once in 100 years is swaying in the wind. Huge lotus flowers are floating in the clean ponds. The Mauritius windhover and the Mauritius pink pigeon are rare species in the world.
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CUP Service Opening Time December 2009
Local CUP Service Hotline N/A
POS Card-Swiping Consumption
Scope of Application
All merchants labeled with “CUP” logo will accept CUP card. For partial merchants not labeled with “CUP” logo, the cardholder may actively present the CUP card to inquire the cashier whether it can be used. CUP currently cooperates with Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB), so the cardholder may also inquire the cashier if the store is MCB merchant.
Merchants’ Features
At present, there are thousands of CUP merchants across Mauritius, basically covering the places like airport, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, etc. frequently visited by Chinese people.
Accepted Card Types
Bankcards bearing CUP logo.
Related Charges
Swiping card abroad will not be charged for any commission fee.
ATM Withdrawal
Scope of Application
At present, ATMs of Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) and HSBC can both accept the withdrawal and balance inquiry with CUP card.
Accepted Card Types
Bankcards bearing CUP logo.
Warm tips: The overdraft interest shall be paid for the withdrawal with credit cards; therefore, it is suggested that the cardholder use CUP debit card for the withdrawal abroad.
How to Identify ATMs that may Accept CUP Card
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CUP
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Mauritius Commercial Bank
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HSBC
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Chinese/English Interface
Chinese interface is available on ATMs of HSBC, but unavailable on ATMs of MCB at present, for which English can be selected as the prompt language.
Charges and Withdrawal Limit
l For the withdrawal on ATMs with CUP cards abroad, according to the stipulations of the national competent department, the daily accumulated withdrawal with a single CUP debit card shall not exceed the foreign currency equivalent to RMB 10,000. For the daily limit of withdrawal with CUP credit cards, please consult the issuers.
l The issuers will charge certain commissions. For the specific rates, times of withdrawal with a single card in one day, limit of withdrawal each time, accumulated withdrawal limit and the like, please consult the issuers. Additional commission (1% of single amount) will be charged for withdrawal on ATMs of HSBC, which is collected by HSBC but irrelevant with CUP and the issuer. Please pay attention to collection prompt upon withdrawal.
l If the CUP network is selected for the cash withdrawal, 1% - 2% of currency conversion fees will be waived compared with other bankcard networks. The local monetary amount withdrawn will be directly converted into RMB amount according to the market rate of exchange, and will be timely deducted by the issuers from the RMB account of the cardholder.
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The following stores are all located in the largest shopping center in Mauritius——Caudan Shopping Center in Port Louis.
Vendome
Sale of African diamonds as well as local featured jewelry and ornaments in Mauritius.
Passion
Sale of local featured jewelry and ornaments in Mauritius.
Mast
Sale of the best-known handicraft ship model in Mauritius. Delivered in fine workmanship and numerous categories, every vessel did exist in history before with its own story.
Le Craft Market
The largest Mauritius handicraft and souvenir store in Port Louis.
Habit
Sale of fashion clothes, beach pants, etc. with local characteristics.
Billabong
Sale of fashion clothes, beach pants, etc. with local characteristics.
Flemingo
Sale of duty-free perfume, cosmetics, etc.
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