MONEY AND TIPPING INFORMATION IN THE MALDIVES

Money Maldives: The Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) is divided into 100 laari. The resorts in Maldives are generally more expensive and travelers should ensure they bring sufficient funds. There are no cash machines on the islands and at the resorts, but there are foreign exchange facilities available. Major credit cards are accepted at most resorts and hotels. At each resort you pay on your room number as no hard cash is used. Guests staying at resorts can settle their accounts at the end of their trip in hard foreign currency (US Dollars are best) and/or credit cards at the hotel reception. This also counts for Spa’s, dive centers, watersports centers, restaurants and bars.

Banks in Male are usually closed on Fridays and Saturdays.It is best to only bring US$ or Euro’s when you bring money to the Maldives

Tipping info Maldives: Officially, tipping is not encouraged in the Maldives, but if the service is good it is customary to tip waiters and room staff in the resorts (unless a service charge has already been added).