Send money to Bangladesh

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For a flat 0 LKR transfer fee1

Money transfer to Bangladesh, your way

You can send money directly to your receiver’s bank account or send it for a cash pickup in minutes2 at a Western Union location in Bangladesh.

  • Bank account

    Send directly to a bank account in Bangladesh.

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  • Cash pickup

    Send money to any of our 14,000+ agent locations3 in Bangladesh.

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Just have your passport and Sri Lanka-issued work permit handy for verification.

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A few reasons to send money with us

  • Money in minutes

    The cash is ready for pickup at an agent location in just minutes2.

  • Transparent fees

    Check transfer fees and exchange rates upfront.

  • Peace of mind

    Track transfers with tracking numbers (MTCN).

Frequently asked questions on sending money from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh

Bangladesh Cash Incentive: How does the extra 2.5% for your receiver in Bangladesh work?

Send money to Bangladesh with market competitive rate and your receiver will get an additional 2.5% government incentive of the amount sent.

For senders sending money to Bangladesh: Simply send any amount for cash pickup.  Make sure to inform your receiver of the amount sent and the tracking number (MTCN).

For receivers 2.5% incentive:This 2.5% Government Incentive is applicable for all Banks in Bangladesh for cash pickup and account transfer.

Additional information to keep in mind about this incentive:

  • Government incentive is applicable to wage earners remittances only. The sender must be a citizen of Bangladesh and having a valid work visa. Both beneficiary and sender must be an individual to receive incentive. For bank account, its must be an individual savings account of beneficiary. For more details, please visit any Bangladeshi banks’ website.
  • Receivers will need to present a valid ID before they can get the money.
  • Bank claim reimbursements from Central Bank for the 2.5% Government incentive.

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1 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees and foreign exchange rates may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice. Subject to applicable taxes (if any).

2 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, required receiver action(s), agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.

3 Network data as of 31 December 2018.