Bank of Maldives customers continue to face difficulties withdrawing US dollars from ATMs in Malé and Hulhumalé, with several machines reported out of service for a third consecutive day.
Individuals who spoke to local media described repeated attempts to access funds from the three dollar ATMs at Star Clouds on Majeedhee Magu. Similar complaints have emerged on social media from Hulhumalé residents, where dollar machines are also said to be non-functional.
One customer posted that this marked the third day without any successful withdrawals from BML dollar ATMs in the capital region, questioning why account holders could not access their own deposits while the government continued to expand overseas missions.
A BML spokesperson indicated that a statement would be provided later when contacted, but no further response or official clarification has been issued. The bank has not confirmed the cause of the outages.
The disruptions occur against the backdrop of a prolonged foreign currency shortage that has already restricted telegraphic transfers, interbank dollar movements and card spending. In mid-September the bank itself noted that dollar outflows were not sustainable and that processing delays had reached about two weeks.
Monthly dollar ATM withdrawal caps were later tightened, and support for business transfers has been limited to available balances. Public frustration has grown as ordinary account holders and importers report that their own dollar deposits remain inaccessible for routine needs.
No timeline for restoration of the ATM service has been announced.
