bKash customers can now add money to their accounts from 29 banks, Visa and Mastercard, evading the risk of withdrawing money from bank counters or ATM booths amid the surge in Covid-19 infections. At the same time, customers can enjoy contactless bKash services like send money, merchant payment, mobile recharge, utility bill payment and many more conveniently from any place 24/7. Also read: bKash app locates nearby agents, merchants, ATMs, customer cares At present, customers of 29 commercial banks can add money to their own or loved one's bKash accounts through internet banking and app. The banks are Sonali Bank, Agrani Bank, Brac Bank, City Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Eastern Bank, Dhaka Bank, Mutual Trust Bank, Bank Asia, Prime Bank, EXIM Bank, Jamuna Bank, Community Bank, First Security Islami Bank, Midland Bank, Modhumoti Bank, NCC Bank, NRB Bank, National Bank, Padma Bank, SBAC Bank, Social Islami Bank, Southeast Bank, NRBC Bank, Shimanto Bank, Standard Bank, Trust Bank, IFIC Bank, and Union Bank. Read Fintech MFS: Best Mobile Financial Services in Bangladesh Users can also enjoy the Add Money service from Visa and Mastercard issued in Bangladesh to their own and loved ones' bKash account in the same way. A customer can avail of this service from several cards.

Over the past few years, many people have provided financial aid to charity organisations through bKash especially during Eid and 7 lakh customers have donated Tk20 core to 50 organisations up to now since bKash added the "donation" icon to its app last year. This new feature enhanced the capacity of the charity organisations to collect donations and enabled the customers to donate more while sitting in the comfort of their home amid this pandemic. Read bKash offers up to 40% instant cashback on Eid shopping, iftar, grocery payment bKash has become a partner to many charity organisations by providing a platform to collect donations for disadvantaged people. The mobile financial service's donation feature has bridged the gap between recipient and donor. Read Donate zakat to govt fund: Islamic Foundation Through bKash, one can easily give Zakat or make voluntary donations from any part of the country at any time for the needy. At present, bKash users can donate money to many organisations such as Anjuman Mufidul Islam, Bangladesh Thalassemia Foundation, Brac, Center for Zakat Management, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Ek Takay Ahar, Esho Sabai, Bangladesh Liberation War Museum, Mastul Foundation, Mojar School, National Liver Foundation of Bangladesh, Obhizatrik Foundation, Quantum Foundation, Sajida Foundation and Shakti Foundation for Disadvantaged Women-Donation, read a press release. Read PRAN-RFL donates safety equipment to health workers