Aligning with Bangladesh Bank's drive to expand digital payments, bKash has replaced Bangla QR at more than 800,000 merchants nationwide. Through significant investment and expanded operational capacity, bKash completed the largest Bangla QR rollout within the timeline set by the central bank. Customers can now make cashless payments using bKash and other digital wallets. The initiative has significantly boosted merchant payments, with transactions worth more than Taka 200 crore on average every day taking place through a merchant network deployed by bKash.
FAQ
Q: What types of merchants are now accepting Bangla QR payments through bKash? A: Customers can now conveniently pay by scanning Bangla QR codes deployed by bKash at neighbourhood grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, lifestyle brands, and leading retail chains.
Q: What promotional offers has bKash introduced to encourage customer adoption? A: bKash has introduced special promotional offers at 45,000 merchant outlets across the country. Customers making payments through the bKash app by scanning Bangla QR can enjoy cashback and discount coupons worth up to Taka 10,000.
Q: What innovations has bKash introduced to make merchant payments faster and more convenient? A: bKash is the first in Bangladesh to deploy digital payment speakers, enabling instant payment confirmation and reducing transaction time while making digital payments more secure and seamless for both customers and merchants.
Q: What pilot programme has bKash launched with BRAC Bank? A: bKash has launched a pilot programme with BRAC Bank to offer merchants instant short-term digital loans. Based on transaction history and merchant ratings, eligible merchants can access collateral-free financing directly through their merchant accounts.
