Inbound remittances through bKash during the Holy Eid ul Fitr grew by 66% compared to previous year and thus multiplied the joy of the countrymen.
Like previous years during Eid, Bangladeshi expatriates across the world have sent additional amount of remittances directly to their loved ones bKash accounts back home.
Expatriates have been legally sending remittances through bKash accounts using e-wallet or agent point of Money Transfer Organizations (MTOs) partnered with bKash.
Compared to last year, 66% growth was observed in the inflow of remittances through bKash, which has also contributed to the rise of foreign exchange reserve of the country ahead of Eid, said a press release.
Meanwhile, the relatives of expatriates are receiving the full amount with the government incentive of Taka 25 per Taka 1,000 instantly.
Besides, they can cash out the remittance at reduced cost from 2,700 ATM booths of different banks across the country. The cost of remittance cash out for the relatives of expatriates is only Taka 7 per Taka1,000.
Besides, cash out from bKashs agent points become more affordable because customers now can cash out up to Taka 50,000 from two Priyo Agent of bKash at Taka 14.90 charge per Taka 1,000.
They can enjoy the cash out facility from about 379,000 agent points spread across the country. The remittance service of bKash has been getting popular and gaining trust among the senders and receivers as they can instantly transact the hard-earned money in a secure, convenient and easy way.
