As part of their strategy to expand banking services to support local communities, Bank of Maldives PLC (BML) has opened a new self-service banking ATM center today in Kaafu Atoll Guraidhoo.

In addition to cash withdrawal facilities, the center will provide deposit and transfer services to individuals and businesses on a 24-hour basis.

With the new ATM center in Guraidhoo, Kaafu Atoll currently has two branches, four self-service banking centers and cash agents in other inhabited islands. This is in addition to banking services available in Male’ City.

In a statement issued by the bank, CEO and Managing Director of BML, Tim Sawyer said that opening of this ATM center in Guraidhoo demonstrates our commitment to expand access to convenient banking services in the atolls.

"This also marks another important step in our ongoing investment program to benefit individuals, businesses and communities across the country.” Sawyer said.

Over the last year, the BML has opened new self-service banking ATM centers in nine islands and upgraded ATMs with self-service banking facilities in an additional five islands. With a nationwide network of 35 branches across all 20 atolls, 66 Self Service Banking Centers, 127 ATMs, over 200 agents and a full suite of Digital Banking services, BML has committed to supporting individuals, businesses and communities across Maldives.