Send money from Pakistan to Bangladesh
A shortlist of operators verified to serve this route, and exactly how the money reaches Bangladesh.
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BDTOur comparison engine doesn't price Pakistan-origin transfers yet. Pakistan also controls outward transfers, so you send in person at an authorised agent with your CNIC or passport, for personal transfers only. Confirm each operator's live rate, fee and limits before you send.
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Sending money from Pakistan to Bangladesh
Our live price comparison can't quote Pakistan-origin transfers yet. Pakistan controls outward transfers under State Bank of Pakistan rules, so you send in person at an authorised agent with your CNIC or passport, and only personal transfers are allowed. The two verified operators are Western Union and MoneyGram. Each pays out in Bangladesh to a bank account, a mobile wallet such as bKash or Nagad, or as cash. Rates, fees and limits are set by the operator and must be confirmed before you send.
| Provider | Payout method | Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bank deposit, a mobile wallet such as bKash or Nagad, or cash in Bangladesh | Minutes for wallet or cash; bank deposit can take a little longer | Visit site |
 | Bank deposit or cash in Bangladesh, and a mobile wallet where offered | Minutes for cash; bank deposit 1 to 3 business days | Visit site |
Money sent from Pakistan to Bangladesh usually arrives as a mobile-wallet credit to bKash or Nagad, a bank deposit, or cash at a bank. Wallet and cash payouts are usually the fastest, often within minutes. Both verified operators require you to send in person at an authorised agent in Pakistan, with your CNIC or passport, because State Bank of Pakistan rules only allow personal outward transfers within set limits. The upfront fee is only part of the cost. What really decides how many taka arrive is the margin added to the exchange rate, so compare the amount that actually reaches the recipient, not just the fee.
Why Pakistan to Bangladesh shows no live prices yet
Currency Expert's live comparison engine prices transfers that start in the UK and a handful of other major sending countries, where the providers we connect to operate. None of them currently quote transfers that start in Pakistan, so the route comes back empty even though money genuinely moves on it.
Pakistan also controls outward transfers, so you send in person at an authorised agent with your CNIC or passport, and only personal transfers are allowed. Until we can pull live Pakistan rates, this page lists the operators verified to serve the corridor rather than a live price table. Treat it as a shortlist, not a quote, and confirm the rate, fee and limits at the branch before you commit.
How the money reaches Bangladesh
Most transfers into Bangladesh land in a mobile wallet, paid to bKash or Nagad, the services most Bangladeshis use every day, or as a bank deposit or cash at a bank. Wallet and cash payouts are usually available within minutes, while a bank deposit takes a little longer.
For a wallet, you need the recipient's registered bKash or Nagad number. For cash, they collect with a government photo ID and the reference number. For a bank deposit, you'll need their full name and account number. You send from an authorised agent in Pakistan, so you complete the transfer in person with your own CNIC or passport.
What sending money to Bangladesh really costs
The headline fee is only part of the cost. On most transfers the bigger number is hidden inside the exchange rate, so it helps to know where each slice goes before you send.
The exchange-rate margin
Operators usually add a margin to the mid-market rate between the rupee and the taka. On a larger transfer this margin can outweigh the upfront fee, so compare the taka that actually arrive across both operators.
Pakistan's outward controls
Outward transfers are regulated by the State Bank of Pakistan, sent in person with ID, for personal purposes, within daily and annual limits. Rates can differ between channels, so it is worth checking the rate you are actually offered before you send.
The Bangladesh incentive
Bangladesh adds a cash incentive on remittances received through the formal banking channel, which slightly boosts what the recipient gets compared with an informal route, on top of the protection of using a licensed operator. Ask how the payout method affects it.
Rules on each side
Sending from Pakistan
Outward transfers are controlled by the State Bank of Pakistan. You send in person at an authorised agent with your CNIC or passport, and only personal transfers are allowed, within set limits. Western Union, for example, caps sending at about US$3,000 per person a day, and documentation applies for larger amounts or specific purposes such as education or medical treatment. Use a regulated operator rather than an informal channel, and confirm the current limits before you send.
Receiving in Bangladesh
Inbound remittances arrive through the banking channel, regulated by Bangladesh Bank. Remittances received this way are not taxed, and the government adds a cash incentive to encourage the formal route. The recipient can take the money to a bank account, a mobile wallet such as bKash or Nagad, or as cash at a bank. Make sure the account or wallet details are correct before you send.
Funding your transfer without overpaying
Because you send from an authorised agent in Pakistan, you'll usually fund the transfer with cash at the counter. If a branch offers to take a card, check first how your bank treats it. Some issuers process a money-transfer payment as a cash advance, which can add a one-off fee and interest from day one, quietly making a cheap-looking transfer expensive.
Scams to watch on this route
The most common traps target the recipient in Bangladesh, where mobile-money fraud is common. These few rules are worth passing on to whoever you're sending to.
The fake reversal message
Rule: a forged text can claim money was "sent by mistake", followed by a call pressuring the receiver to send it back. Trust only the real wallet balance, never an SMS on its own, and never refund a stranger.
PIN and OTP requests
Rule: to receive money into a bKash or Nagad wallet, the recipient never shares a PIN or one-time code. Anyone asking for one to "release" a payment is a fraudster.
Fake agent or staff calls
Rule: nobody from bKash, Nagad or the operator ever needs the wallet PIN to "help", "upgrade" or "reverse" a transfer. Never share it, and cash out only at a registered agent.
Confirm before you send
Rule: check the recipient's wallet number or account details against something they sent you in writing, and use a verified operator rather than a stranger offering a better rate off-platform.
How most people send money from Pakistan to Bangladesh
For most people, the simplest route is Western Union or MoneyGram paying out to a bKash or Nagad wallet, or a bank account, sent in person at an authorised agent in Pakistan with a CNIC or passport. Because we can't show a live quote here yet, treat this page as a vetted shortlist, then judge each option by the taka that actually arrive after the rate margin, and confirm the recipient's details before you send.
Pakistan to Bangladesh transfers: frequently asked questions
Our live comparison engine prices transfers that start in the UK and a few other major sending countries. It doesn't yet quote transfers that start in Pakistan, so instead of an empty table we list the operators verified to serve the corridor. Confirm the live rate, fee and limits with each one before you send.
Yes. Western Union can pay into a Bangladeshi bKash or Nagad wallet, and MoneyGram offers a wallet payout where available, usually within minutes. You just need the recipient's registered mobile number. Bank deposit and cash at a bank are also options.
Yes, for personal purposes. State Bank of Pakistan rules require you to send in person at an authorised agent with your CNIC or passport, and only personal transfers are allowed. Operators cap the daily amount, for example Western Union up to about US$3,000 per person a day, and documentation applies for larger amounts or specific purposes like education or medical treatment.
For a wallet, the recipient's registered bKash or Nagad number. For a bank deposit, their full name and account number. For cash, their full name as it appears on their ID plus the reference number, collected at a bank with a photo ID. You'll also need your own CNIC or passport to send from Pakistan.
Mobile-wallet and cash payouts are usually available within minutes. Bank deposits take longer, typically one to three business days. The agent will give an estimated delivery time before you confirm.
Inbound remittances received through the formal banking channel are not taxed in Bangladesh, and the government adds a cash incentive to encourage the formal route. This is general information, not tax advice, so check with a qualified adviser for a specific case.
It's served, but by a short list. Pakistan's controls on outward transfers mean you send in person at an authorised agent, chiefly through Western Union or MoneyGram, rather than an app. Bangladesh receives the money to a bank account, a bKash or Nagad wallet, or as cash.
Our sources & how we keep this current
Last reviewed: 15 July 2026. We re-check the operators and rules on this corridor regularly, and will switch this page to a live price table as soon as our engine can quote Pakistan-origin transfers.
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