The Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR) is the national currency, but resorts price almost everything in US dollars, so most tourists rarely need rufiyaa; local islands are a different story. Malé has the most banks and exchange services, with more on Hulhumalé and in Addu City.
US dollars are the most exchanged currency, followed by euros, British pounds and Indian and Sri Lankan rupees. For a direct swap of US dollars and Maldivian rufiyaa in the Maldives, check the listings on the map.
