Be it a short break or a long trip, the desire to travel always attracts people. In response to the call of nature, or for professional duties, countless people travel across different parts of the country- and even go abroad. For all these travel arrangements, bKash has brought every type of travel-related transaction into one place. As a result, leaving behind the daily hustle and bustle, long lines at the ticket counter, the risk of carrying cash, the hassle of changing money- travellers are now going out with just their mobile phones and a bag on the shoulder. This convenience of bKash payment is making the entire travel experience even smoother and safer. From planning the journey to reaching the destination, travel enthusiasts can now manage the whole process on their own, especially during festival seasons like Eid.
BUS-TRAIN-LAUNCH-AIR TICKETS: From the bKash app, users can now easily buy tickets for bus, train, launche, or flights from online ticketing platforms like Bangladesh Railway, BDTickets, Jatri Ticket, Shohoz Ticket, Paribahan.com, Shyamoli Paribahan, Amy Travels, FirstTrip, GoZayaan, and ShareTrip.
Sharing the experience of e-ticketing in bKash app, Samiul Alim, who works in a private organisation, said, "Whenever I get some spare time, I go for trekking with friends. From buying train or bus tickets to making advance payments for tour guides in remote areas, I manage all the transactions through bKash.The biggest relief is that there is no longer the risk of carrying extra cash. In case of emergency, you can easily 'add money' from your bank account or card."
BOOKING HOTEL-RESORT AT LOWER COST: Not only tickets, but digital payments are now a trusted medium for travel enthusiasts when it comes to booking hotels and resorts in different parts of the country and abroad. Currently, users can book domestic and international hotels-resorts through GoZayaan directly from the bKash app. In addition, direct bKash payments are also available through QR code, payment gateways at various hotels and resorts across the country.
Frequent traveller couple Arian and Mehazabin go on trips almost every month. Amid their busy work life, they seek moments of freedom through their journeys. Their key to memorable travel experiences is proper planning.
They said,"With the help of technology, travel can be made both affordable and safe. While planning trips, we check offers on hotels from the bKash app or website. Moreover, since all tourist destinations in Bangladesh now have digital payment options, there's no need to worry about carrying cash."
CASHLESS TRANSACTIONS IN REMOTE DESTINATIONS BENEFITS LOCAL BUSINESSES: bKash's service is not limited to cities or online transactions. Local small businesses in remote or hard-to-reach areas are now using bKash merchant accounts as well.
Bholaganj at Sylhet is well-known for its white stones and the crystal-clear greenish water flowing down from the hills. In that area, Nurul Amin runs a small but busy food cart. He said, "Tourists from all over the country come here. Many order food over the phone and pay a portion of the bill in advance through bKash. Now I also have a merchant account. It has made business easier for us, and tourists also don't need to worry about whether they have enough cash."
