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BML Faces Controversy Over Alleged Card Limit Reduction

Bank of Maldives (BML) denied media allegations that it had reduced foreign currency limits on its cards, while a bank official confirmed the limits are under review due to currency restraints. The Ministry of Finance said no decision has been made and committed to work with the central bank and BML on improving card limits and foreign exchange rates.

Tracked MVR 15.42 Street dollar rate

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  • US$250 Monthly foreign currency limit on BML debit cards Maldives Republic BML currently enforces a monthly limit of US$250 on its debit cards and US$750 on its credit cards.

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  • US$750 Monthly foreign currency limit on BML credit cards Maldives Republic BML currently enforces a monthly limit of US$250 on its debit cards and US$750 on its credit cards.

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  • MVR 15.42 Official exchange rate Maldives Republic The official exchange rate stands at MVR 15.42 per US dollar; however, the black market rate typically exceeds this by MVR 2 or more.

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    Earlier reports gave MVR 15.42 27 Jan 2024, 19:46 Maldives Republic

  • MVR 2 or more Black market premium over official exchange rate Maldives Republic The official exchange rate stands at MVR 15.42 per US dollar; however, the black market rate typically exceeds this by MVR 2 or more.

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