BML sets monthly US dollar ATM withdrawal limit at $3,500
Bank of Maldives (BML) has set a monthly limit of USD 3,500 for US dollar cash withdrawals by customers through its ATMs. BML said the existing daily withdrawal limit of USD 1,600 per card will remain unchanged despite the introduction of the monthly cap. The bank said the decision was part of its long-term policy […]
Bank of Maldives returns as Banking Partner for Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026
Bank of Maldives (BML) has signed as the Banking Partner for the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, continuing its partnership with the country’s leading hospitality publication for one of the tourism industry’s key annual gatherings. This marks the second consecutive year BML will participate in the GM Forum as Banking Partner. The Bank […]
BML signs as Platinum Title Sponsor of World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala
Bank of Maldives (BML) has signed as the Platinum Title Sponsor of the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 Gala Ceremony, to be held in the Maldives on 27 September 2026. The World Travel Awards returns to the Maldives after a decade, bringing together tourism and hospitality industry leaders from more than […]
BML expects dollar transfer delays to ease by end of next week
Bank of Maldives (BML) has said delays affecting US dollar transfers are expected to return to normal by the end of next week as the bank takes measures to manage increased demand for foreign currency. BML said overseas transactions from rufiyaa accounts have increased this year, resulting in higher dollar outflows from the bank. According […]
BML says $50 million SBI repayment did not use bank or customer funds
Bank of Maldives (BML) has said the government’s repayment of the final USD 50 million of a USD 150 million Treasury bill facility through the State Bank of India (SBI) did not involve BML customer deposits or the bank’s own funds and had no impact on its financial position. The USD 150 million facility was […]
BML to process all new personal accounts, financing under Islamic banking
Bank of Maldives (BML) has taken a significant step forward in its ‘Islamic Finance First’ strategy. Effective Sunday, all new personal accounts and personal financing applications will be processed exclusively under Islamic banking principles. The Bank has also introduced simple and convenient mechanisms to help existing personal account and loan holders’ transition smoothly to Shari’ah-compliant […]
BML sets $16 million monthly limit for overseas online transactions
Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced new limits on overseas e-commerce transactions made using rufiyaa-denominated cards, citing rising dollar outflows and pressure on its foreign currency reserves. In a statement issued on Saturday, BML said Maldivians currently make more than 20,000 transactions a day across more than 40,000 international e-commerce platforms. The bank said the […]
BML supports coral restoration through planting activity at Niva Kurumba Maldives
Bank of Maldives has participated in a coral planting activity at Niva Kurumba Maldives, supporting ongoing efforts to protect and restore the country’s marine ecosystems. BML CEO and Managing Director Mohamed Shareef, members of the Bank’s leadership team, staff and tourists staying at Niva Kurumba Maldives participated in the activity, contributing to the resort’s coral […]
Bank of Maldives achieves world record for simultaneous snorkelling
Bank of Maldives (BML) has achieved the Guinness World Records title for the most people snorkelling simultaneously at a single venue with 314 participants taking part in the record-breaking attempt at Niva Kurumba Maldives. The record attempt was carried out as an awareness initiative to bring people together, beneath the surface, to experience first-hand the […]
BML takes girls in ICT programme to Funadhoo and Milandhoo
Bank of Maldives (BML) has conducted its annual Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) programme for girls in Sh. Funadhoo and Sh. Milandhoo. A team of 10 female staff from BML’s Technology Division will conduct sessions at Sh. Funadhoo School and Sh. Milandhoo School, targeting girls in grades 7 to 10. The programme introduced students to […]
BML partners with IUM for International Conference on Intellectual Advancement
Bank of Maldives has become the Platinum Partner of the 11th International Conference on Intellectual Advancement (ICIA), organised by the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM). The conference will be held from 30th to 31st August 2026. Since 2016, ICIA has served as a platform for knowledge exchange, academic dialogue and the promotion of evidence-based practices […]
BML awards funding to 5 community development projects under Bank Fund 2026
Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the recipients of ‘Bank Fund 2026’, an initiative aimed at empowering NGOs and supporting sustainable community development projects across the Maldives. The recipients of the Bank Fund this year are: Dhidhdhoo Kurimagu: Establishing HIVE, a Digital Innovation and Community Resilience Hub in HA. Dhidhdhoo to provide a dedicated space […]
















