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Bangladesh Bank has identified 22 unauthorised online platforms involved in financial transactions without licences and warned people against using their services.
In a notice published on Sunday, the central bank advised the public to refrain from conducting transactions through the platforms, which it said were operating without approval. It urged people to “stay alert and stay safe.”
The identified platforms are Bahudur Pay, Jini Pay, Petilar, Bengali Pay, Peroa BD, Shohoj Pay BD, Easy Pay Way, AK Pay, BD Pay, Shajghar Pay, Astha Pay/C Pay, Uddyokta Pay, Wallet Mix, BTT Pay, Easy Pay Automation, Unique Pay BD, BD Auto Pay, RH Pay BD, Easy Pay, Auto Pay Limited, Bishwasto and Pipra Pay.
According to Bangladesh Bank, the platforms were providing payment aggregator services without the required licences.
The central bank said providing payment services through any person, institution or company without its approval is illegal and punishable under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2024.
Bangladesh Bank urged users to verify the legitimacy of online payment platforms before carrying out financial transactions.
