bKash has once again declared a monthlong offer of one per cent cash bonus on remittance, aiming at facilitating the Bangladeshi expatriates in sending their money to their loved ones through different banking channels.
This offer is applicable for sending any amount of remittance of Tk 10,000 or more. The offer will be valid till May 31, 2021, said a press release.
A customer can avail this offer twice a month which means, maximum four times during the whole campaign.
As a result, s/he can get up to Tk1,200 in a month and maximum Tk 2,400 during the offer period.
Currently, expatriates are availing the opportunity to send remittance securely to 52 million bKash accounts through 10 commercial banks of the country via more than 50 money transfer organisations (MTO).
Using online or wallet transfer facilities, expatriates from 93 countries of the world are sending remittances. Due to these facilities, the expatriates have sent remittances worth 138 million USD in 2020.
With the government incentive and bKash bonus, a customer has the opportunity to send remittance of Tk 1.25 lakh per day and a maximum of Tk 4.5 lakh per month.
According to the media release, expatriates can send remittance to their loved one's bKash account instantly through online/internet transfer or mobile wallets without going anywhere. Because of the convenient and fast way of sending money through banking channels, the remittance service of bKash is becoming more popular. This service is helping them stay safe during the pandemic as well.
In addition, receivers can cash out the money at any time from any nearby agent point instead of wasting time and cost in reaching bank counters. While staying at home, they can also avail various bKash services through their wallets such as utility bill payment, send money, mobile recharge, payment of educational institution or hospital expenses, payment of online shopping, etc. Due to these, relatives of the expatriates are also considering bKash as the easiest, safest and most convenient way of receiving remittance.
