Bank accounts, mobile banking remittance and licensed exchanges are all legal. Hundi is illegal — no incentive and a real risk of losing the money. Banks’ instant services deliver within minutes when it is urgent.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the remittance incentive?
2.5% on money sent legally. On 120,000 taka the incentive is 3,000, totalling 123,000 taka.
Is the incentive added automatically?
Yes — banks and mobile banking credit principal plus incentive together. No separate application.
Does hundi get the incentive?
No. Only legal channels (banks, mobile banking, licensed exchanges) earn it.
Why does the rate change daily?
Foreign-exchange market rates move every day. The sending day's bank rate applies.
Any extra benefit on big amounts?
Some banks offer slightly better rates on large sums. Compare 2–3 banks before sending.
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