While
planning your trip to the wonderful island of Maldives, it is of
prime importance to know the money of Maldives. Well, the Maldives
currency is Rufiyas (notes) and Laaris (coins) and 1 Rufiya is
equivalent to 100 Laaris. Rufiya is available in the denominations
of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500. The commonly used foreign currency
in Maldives is the American dollar. You can make the payment at the resort through any mode then be it cash, traveler's cheque or credit card. Commonly used credit cards include American Express, Master Card, Visa, Diners Club, JCB and Euro Card. Usually; the travelers' cheques are accepted in Sterling and US Dollars. Talking about the currency exchange in Maldives, you can get it done at the banks, tourist resort islands, hotels and leading shops.