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bKash profile

Who owns bKash?

traditional · Dhaka, BD · Licensed bank · custody: Custodial

short answerbKash holds its own banking licence, so bKash itself is the bank — customer deposits sit on its own regulated balance sheet rather than with a third-party sponsor. bKash's most notable disclosed backers include SoftBank, Ant Group, IFC and Gates Foundation.

Is bKash a licensed bank?

Yes — it holds its own banking licence. Licence detail: MFS licence (Bangladesh Bank).

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial — on bKash's own balance sheet as a licensed bank.

No sponsor bank or infrastructure provider is publicly documented for bKash yet. Know one? Suggest it.

Who's behind bKash?

bKash was founded by Kamal Quadir (2011), headquartered in Dhaka, BD.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from bKash's publicly disclosed funding rounds (Ant + SoftBank-backed).

SoftBank ↗ Ant Group ↗ IFC ↗ Gates Foundation ↗

Is my money safe with bKash?

As a licensed bank, eligible deposits at bKash are typically protected by the local deposit-guarantee scheme up to the statutory limit (for example FDIC in the US, FSCS in the UK, or the €100,000 EU scheme). Confirm the exact scheme and limit for your country.

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Figures compiled from public sources, for comparison only — not financial advice. "Up to" rates change constantly; always confirm with the issuer. Spotted an error? Suggest a fix.