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For reliable service, try the State Bank of India, Bank of Maldives, Bank of Ceylon or HSBC Bank, all near each other on Bodu­thakurufaanu Magu. All have ATMs that accept international cards.

More local banks are clustered near the harbour end of Chandanee Magu and east along Boduthakurufaanu Magu. They all change travellers cheques, usually for a small transaction fee. Bank of Maldives doesn’t charge a fee if you change travellers cheques for Maldivian rufiya, but does charge if you want US dollars.

Universal Enterprises Ltd (3322971; www.unisurf.com; 39 Orchid Magu) The Amex agent in the Maldives.

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