You probably won't be able to make purchases with a maestro card, but you should be able to withdraw cash from ATMs. If, however, you want to use your card to make purchases, then as others suggest you would need a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card.
The bright side is that Maestro cards are recognized worldwide, offering convenient access to money at home and abroad. They are especially popular in Europe with the largest European markets being Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland.