Bank of Maldives has introduced a dedicated dollar purchase service for Umrah travelers during Ramadan, aiming to enhance convenience for its customers.
The service will be available at the Masjid Maliki Salman (Salman Mosque) Conference Hall (5th floor) and the Hulhumale’ Branch on banking days:
- 19 – 27 February 2025, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
- 2 – 13 March 2025, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
The Bank urged customers to take note of the following to ensure quick and prompt service;
- Up to USD 500 can be purchased per person.
- Customers can buy dollars for up to 5 travelers at a time
- Payments can be made via BML-issued Debit cards or cash.
- Valid ID cards or passports must be presented to each traveler at the time of purchase. If a third party or representative purchases dollars on a traveler's behalf, their ID card must also be presented.
- Travelers using this service must be included in the Umrah Travelers list submitted by the Umrahgroups. Other travelers can continue to use the USD Booking Portal to purchase dollars for collection at the Departure Hall at Velana International Airport
BML said that during this period, Umrah dollar sales will not be available at BML Islamic Male' Branch, Main Branch or Villimale Branch. However, customers residing outside the greater Male’ region can continue to visit their nearest branches for dollar purchases.
