Dhaka: By receiving remittances directly to bKash accounts through ‘Ria’, an international money transfer operator, customers can enjoy BDT 200 instant cashback during the Eid-ul-Adha. Receivers will get the cashback once they receive a minimum of BDT 20,000 directly into their bKash accounts, excluding the government’s 2.5% incentive. The cashback can be availed once during the campaign period till May 25, 2026.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the joint campaign by Ria and bKash aims to encourage expatriates to send money through formal banking channels. Through Ria Money Transfer and its app, expatriates can send remittances from around the world, including the UAE, Malaysia, Italy, France, Switzerland, Portugal, Germany, South Africa, Australia, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and Austria, directly to bKash accounts of their near and dear ones. According to Bangladesh Bank regulations, expatriates can send up to BDT 250,000 per transaction to a bKash account.
Besides, relatives of the expatriates will instantly get Tk 25 per thousand as government incentives over the remittance they receive in bKash accounts through Ria. Expatriates can also enjoy the best exchange rates at Ria while sending remittances. Due to such benefits, sending remittances directly to bKash accounts through Ria has quickly gained trust and confidence of expatriates and their relatives.