Sending money to Bangladesh from the Maldives: how the options compare

Many Bangladeshis work in the Maldives, on resorts, building sites and in Malé. Fewer companies send money from there than from the Gulf, so it pays to know which ones reach bKash.

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Who can send to bKash from the Maldives

bKash's partner list for the Maldives, checked November 2026, names NBL Money Transfer, Commercial Bank of Maldives, Western Union and MoneyGram. Banks in the Maldives can also send to Bangladeshi bank accounts.

What to check

  • The weekend. The Maldives and Bangladesh both rest on Friday and Saturday, so bank transfers move on the same working days.
  • Working on a resort island? Ask whether the transfer can be done in an app, since a counter may be a boat ride away.
  • Licensing. Use a bank or a company licensed by the Maldives Monetary Authority, not an informal agent.
  • bKash limits. bKash says up to Tk 2,50,000 can be received in one transaction under Bangladesh Bank rules.
  • 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

Can I send money to bKash from the Maldives?

Yes. bKash lists NBL Money Transfer, Commercial Bank of Maldives, Western Union and MoneyGram as partners for the Maldives.

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