BML Introduces Convenient USD system for travelers

Following the recent successful handling of dollar sales for Maldivian travelers by MMA over the busy holiday period, Bank of Maldives has announced the introduction of a convenient new system from 8th January 2017 onwards.

Travelers will now be able to use an online portal to purchase up to USD 500 per traveling passenger. They can then simply collect their notes – after check-in – at the Bank’s dedicated collection area at Velana International Airport.

For those who do not have access to online booking, they can come along to any BML branch in Male’ and pay for their dollars which again will be ready for collection at the airport at the time of traveling.

Passengers departing from other international airports within the country will be able to pick up their dollars from the BML branch located closest to that airport.

The new process is well documented on the Bank’s website. It can be summarized as follows:

• Log in to the new online portal via http://www.bankofmaldives.com.mv

• Enter the identity and flight details of all traveling passengers (maximum 5)

• Complete payment using a BML debit card

• Present travel documents at the Bank’s new collection area opposite Gate 4, Departures, Velana International Airport and receive your dollars

“MMA has been providing an excellent dollar sales service to travelers over recent weeks and it will be important that we can match the standard of this service. We believe we can do so through removing the need for visiting a branch or queuing with our new online booking system and collection area at Velana International Airport. Dollars can now be booked easily through our online portal and they will be ready for collection at the airport before you fly.” CEO and Managing Director of BML, Andrew Healy said.

He said that the new system will ensure that only genuine travelers can obtain dollars whichwould lead to a larger supply of dollars being made available for people traveling overseas for medical or work purposes, or even on holiday.