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Welcome to Maldives Islands -
Currency and Payment in Maldives
The Maldivian currency, Rufiyaa comes in notes of 2, 5, 10,
20, 50, 100 and 500. A rufiyaa is divided into 100 Larees. Coins in
use are 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, Larees and one and two Rufiyaa.
Major currencies are converted to local currency at the banks, tourist
resort islands hotels and leading shops. The American Dollar is the
most common foreign currency. Payments in the hotels can be made in
most hard currencies in cash traveler's cheques or credit cards.
Personal cheques may be accepted if they are supported by an internationally
recognised bank guarantee card. The most commonly used credit cards
are American Express Visa Master Card Diners Club JCB and Euro Card.
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