Currency

The local currency is the Rufiyaa, and US$ 1.00 is equivalent to approximately 12 Rufiyaa.

All major currencies are accepted widely in the country. The most commonly used credit cards are American Express, Visa, Master Card, Diners Club, JCB, and Euro Card. Foreign currency can be exchanged at any authorised moneychanger and the banks in Male’. It can be exchanged at the airport on arrival or at the resort islands.