Bank of Maldives customers continue to face difficulties withdrawing US dollars from ATMs in Male' and Hulhumale'.
Several machines have remained offline for multiple days. The outages coincide with ongoing national shortages of foreign currency and tighter limits on dollar transactions.
BML has not issued a comprehensive statement explaining the precise cause or expected restoration timeline. Customer complaints have circulated widely on social media, with some reporting that both cash and card-based dollar withdrawals are affected.
The Maldives has experienced persistent pressure on its foreign-exchange market. Authorities and commercial banks have introduced various measures to manage dollar supply, including transaction caps and prioritisation of essential imports.
Businesses and individuals who rely on dollar cash for travel, medical treatment or trade have expressed frustration. Observers note that prolonged ATM outages add to existing challenges in accessing hard currency.
BML remains the largest bank in the country and operates the majority of dollar-dispensing machines in the capital region. Further updates are awaited from the bank.
