Bkash is currently a very popular mobile banking service. It is the top mobile banking service in Bangladesh. Today’s article is for those who are thinking to open a new Bkash account for themselves but don’t know how to open an account. You can know how to open a new Bkash account by reading this article extension. You can know what is required to open a Bkash account and all the information related to opening a Bkash account through today’s article.
What is Bkash?
Bkash is a mobile banking service in Bangladesh. It is an institution of BRAC Bank. Through Bkash you will get various services including cash in, cash out, payment, bill pay, mobile recharge. Nowadays it is very important for everyone to have a Bkash account. Having a Bkash account is also very convenient for those who do regular money transactions.
How to open a Bkash account?
Bkash account can be done in two ways, one is by going to the agent’s shop and the other is through your mobile phone. Now you can create a Bkash account with your own mobile very easily. So you can open your own Bkash account at home. Those who have their own smart phone can easily open their own Bkash account by downloading the Bkash app. Those who do not have a smartphone or find it a bit difficult to open a Bkash account can open a Bkash account free of charge by visiting any agent’s shop. ‘
Terms and conditions for opening a Bkash account
- Only one Bkash account can be opened per mobile number
- Only one Bkash account can be opened with one ID card
- If necessary, Bkash account of any number can be deleted and new Bkash ID can be opened on that number
- Bkash account can be transferred from one number to another number
- If the number of smart card and NID card are different, two Bkash accounts can be created
- Bkash account PIN can be changed at any time
How to open a Bkash account with your own mobile
To open a Bkash account with your mobile, you need to download the Bkash app from Play Store or App Store. The download link of Bkash app is attached below you will be able to download direct Bkash app from here. After Bkash app is installed you will be able to create Bkash account at home by following the below procedure.
- Open the Bkash app (internet connection must be on)
- Allow them if they ask for permission
- Click on Login/Registration button
- Enter the mobile number on which you want to open the Bkash account
- If you confirm with your mobile number, a 6-digit verification code will be sent to that mobile number
- Enter the verification code and click on the confirm button (enter the verification code within 120 seconds or enter the new code again)
- The next screen will display some terms of Bkash. Read the terms and click on I agree button
- Next screen is to take picture of NID card. Front side and back side photograph of National Identity Card should be submitted. (Make sure that the image is spot and the full NID is in the frame, if the camera asks for permission, then allow it.
- After that several details including name of the person, national identity card number, father’s name, mother’s name, address, blood group will be displayed. Most of the information will be filled in automatically. However, check the information and correct any mistakes.
- Clicking the next button will ask you to take your picture. You need to take a picture of your face through the front camera of your mobile. Make sure there is enough light and close and open the eyelids occasionally while taking pictures. In addition, you should pay attention to the fact that your face should be within the circle that is given.
If all the NID information is correct, your Bkash account will be created and you will receive a congratulatory message from Bkash. After that you need to set up Bkash PIN.
How To Set Up New bKash PIN
Follow the steps below to set up Bkash PIN.
- Dial *247# Dial
- Enter Active Bkash Menu by typing 1 and submit
- Enter 1 and submit to set up New Pin
- After that enter a 5 digit pin number. Confirm again by entering the previous PIN number in Confirm Pin
- Number option
- Now your Bkash account is ready for transactions
- You can avail Bkash services from the app or by dialing *247#.
In the above method, you can easily create a Bkash account on your mobile at home. If your phone is logged into Bkash app and want to open another account, you need to clear Bkash app data. After that, the registration option will be available on entering the app,
Open Bkash Account Through Agent
Those who are unable to open a Bkash account from their phone or do not have a smart phone can open a Bkash account easily by going to any agent’s shop. All the documents required to open a Bkash account with the agent are:
- National Identity Card (original copy, not photocopy)
- SIM and mobile in which you want to open Bkash account
- The person whose ID will be used to open the Bkash account must be present directly
Take all these documents to any Bkash registration point and you will be given a free Bkash account. Many people ask whether it takes any money to open a Bkash account or how much money it takes to open a Bkash account? The answer is that opening a Bkash account does not require any money.
Go to the agent’s store and tell them that you want to open a Bkash account after which they will ask for your mobile number. They have to say that an OTP will be sent to the mobile number. After that they will take NID from you and submit both side photos. It will then match the information with your national identity card and take a picture of you. Blink a few times while taking pictures. Submit all the documents to open your account after taking the photo. You will get a successful message after submitting successfully. If all your information and all documents are correct, then after verification, you will get a message that says Congratulations. After that, the new PIN should be set up according to the following rules.
How To Set Up Bkash PIN
Follow the steps below to set up Bkash PIN.
- Dial *247# Dial
- Enter Active Bkash Menu by typing 1 and submit
- Enter 1 and submit to set up New Pin
- After that enter a 5 digit pin number. Confirm again by entering the previous PIN number in Confirm Pin Number option
- Now your Bkash account is ready for transactions
- You can avail Bkash services from the app or by dialing *247#.
In some cases, due to the problem of national identity card, customers have to face various difficulties while opening Bkash account. In that case you can first call 16247 and tell about your problem. Bkash Helpline will assist you. If you try to open an account manually and are unsuccessful, contact any registration point of Bkash. They will try to solve your problem. If the solution is not resolved after this, you can contact Bkash Customer Service. To know the details of your nearest Bkash customer service call Bkash hotline number 16247 and tell your address and they will tell you the address of your nearest Bkash customer service.
You can easily open Bkash account in these two ways. As there is no money required to open a Bkash account, you can keep it open now almost everyone transacts through mobile banking.
FAQ
Question: How much money does it take to open a Bkash account?
Answer: No money is required to open a Bkash account.
Question: Does the account get destroyed if there is no transaction after opening the Bkash account?
Answer: The account is not destroyed, but if the account is not transacted for a long time, the account becomes disabled. You can reactivate it by visiting customer care or by calling 16247. There may be no transactions for 6 months or more.
Question: Can mobile recharge be done with Bkash account?
Answer: Yes, mobile can be recharged from Bkash.
Question: How much is Bkash’s cash out charge?
Answer: Bkash’s cash out charge is Tk 18.50 per thousand but if you cash out through your favorite agent, you can cash out as Tk 15 per thousand.
Question: How many Bkash accounts can be opened with one NID?
Answer: Only one Bkash account can be opened with one NID. But those who got new NID number can open two Bkash accounts with two different numbers of the same NID.
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