Sending money to Bangladesh from Italy: how the options compare

Italy has one of the largest Bangladeshi communities in Europe, in Rome, Venice, Milan and beyond. Money home goes through neighbourhood money transfer shops or phone apps. Here is how to compare them.

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Who can send to bKash from Italy

bKash's partner list for Italy, checked November 2026, includes Ria, Remitly, Wise, WorldRemit, Taptap Send, NEC Money, Placid Express, National Exchange, ACE Money Transfer, Western Union and MoneyGram. Many money transfer shops in Italy are agents for one of these.

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A transfer app (Remitly, Wise, Taptap Send and others)The exchange rate each one gives, not only the fee
A money transfer shop (an agent for a transfer company)The fee and rate at the counter; compare them with the same company's app
Your Italian bankA bank transfer to Bangladesh is slower and the rate is usually worse

What else to check

  • The weekend. Italy rests on Saturday and Sunday and Bangladesh's banks on Friday and Saturday, so a bank transfer sent on a Friday can wait until Sunday. A wallet transfer usually arrives any day.
  • Your documents. Every transfer needs valid ID, and for a non-EU citizen usually the permesso di soggiorno and codice fiscale too.
  • Licensing. Transfer companies are supervised by the Bank of Italy, and the shops that act as their agents are registered with the OAM (the register of financial agents).
  • The 2.5% incentive. Bangladesh adds 2.5% on arrival to money sent through legal channels; hundi gets none. How it is paid, and what cash-out costs: receiving money from abroad in Bangladesh.

Questions people ask

What is the cheapest way to send money from Italy to Bangladesh?

Compare the taka that will arrive for the same amount in euros in two or three apps or shops on the day you send. Apps are often cheaper than a counter, but not always.

Can I send to bKash from Italy?

Yes. bKash lists many partners for Italy, including Ria, Remitly, Wise, WorldRemit and Taptap Send.

Where these figures come from

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