Money for Maldive Islands

Maldivian руфия (rupee, MVR, Rf), equal 100 chests. In circulation there are banknotes advantage in 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2 руфии, and also coins in 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 chests. For payment US dollars (also euros often are accepted), and also the basic credit cards everywhere are accepted, therefore it is not obligatory to exchange currency at once on arrival. Traveller's cheques in capital and the majority of hotels are cashed also without problems.

To exchange currency it is possible on an accurate official rate in any of banks, points of an exchange or at the airport (the return exchange can be made in the same points). On the remote tourist islands a currency exchange rate usually less favourable, in addition accept more often only руфии. For calculations be required, basically, small denominations as with large simply nobody will give delivery.

Banks work usually from 09.00 till from Saturday till Thursday. The day off, as well as in all Islamic countries, Friday.

To exchange currency it is possible on an accurate official rate in any of banks, points of an exchange or at the airport (the return exchange can be made in the same points). On the remote tourist islands a currency exchange rate usually less favourable, in addition accept more often only руфии. For calculations be required, basically, small denominations as with large simply nobody will give delivery.

Everywhere US dollars (also euros often are accepted), and also the basic credit cards are accepted for payment, therefore it is not obligatory to exchange currency at once on arrival. Traveller's cheques in capital and the majority of hotels are cashed also without problems.