Trust Bank and bKash recently launched fund transfer services that allow customers to instantly send money to their own or other Trust Bank accounts through bKash app.

Earlier, bKash users could only add money to their wallets from Trust Bank accounts.

With the launching of the new service, bKash and Trust Bank customers now can enjoy two-way fund transfer facilities. This allows more freedom and control over their finance management, said a press release.

Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, managing director of the bank, and Kamal Quadir, chief executive officer of bKash, jointly inaugurated the service at the bank's head office in Dhaka.

To avail of this integrated service, customers first need to select "Add Money" or "bKash to bank" icon from the home screen of bKash app and find the "Bank Account" option.

Then they have to set up a link between bKash account and Trust Bank account by providing a few essential information after tapping the "Trust Bank PLC" icon.

The registered mobile number of both the accounts should be the same while setting up the link in case of doing "Add Money" or "bKash to bank".

Customers can directly input the bank account number to transfer money to other Trust bank accounts.

Once the link is established, money can easily be transferred from Trust Bank account to bKash account through the "add money" service of bKash app.

In addition, customers will be able to deposit money, pay deposit pension scheme (DPS) and loan instalments through "bKash to bank" service without going to the bank.

After every successful transaction, customers will receive an SMS notification. For these services, the transaction limit set by the Bangladesh Bank will be applicable. Charges apply only for bKash to bank transactions.

Other senior officials of both the organisations were also present.