Meghna Rapid vs BASIC i
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meghna Rapid
Open a bank account digitally from your mobile device without visiting a branch. This platform allows Bangladeshi citizens to complete the onboarding process, make initial deposits, and activate accounts using their NID and other required documents. It supports various account types, including savings and current accounts.
- Open bank account online 24/7
- No branch visit required for initial deposit
- Account activation without visiting branch
- Supports various savings and current accounts
- Digital onboarding with NID
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Meghna Bank limited has introduced Meghna Rapid – Digital Customer Onboarding platform through which a customer having any Bangladeshi valid NID can open a bank account anywhere from his/her mobile/Tab/laptop at any time. Customer can make initial deposit through different digital channels like NPSB, EFT and RTGS etc without visiting any branch. Benefits of Rapid Account app: - Open bank account online 24/7 - No need to visit Meghna bank branch for initial deposit in account - Account activation without visiting branch Requirements: - Original National Identity Card (NID) - The applicant’s front-facing photo/selfie - Scan copy of Nominee’s Photo ID and Photograph - e-TIN copy (optional) - Supporting documents for source of fund (only applicable if the applicant’s monthly transactions are more than BDT 100,000) Eligibility: - Any Bangladeshi individual aged 18 years or above with a valid NID card Product for Digital Onboarding: - Regular Savings Account - Platinum Savers Account - Sreyoshi Savings Account (For women) - Regular Current Deposit Account - Al-Wadeeah Current Account (Islamic Banking) - Mudarabah Savings Account (Islamic Banking) Download Apps from App Store only. Do not use any other websites for downloading this application. You can also access ‘Meghna Rapid’ through web: https://rapid.meghnabank.com.bd/
BASIC i
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Basic Bank Limited has brought digital On boarding solution “Basic i-Account” iOS app. By using this app anyone having a Bangladeshi valid NID can open a bank account anywhere from his/her mobile/Tab/laptop at any time. Benefits of Basic i-Account app: - Customer can open a bank account instantly anytime, from anywhere in Bangladesh - No need to visit the bank branch for opening an account - Request for chequebook/Debit Card through app Requirements: - Good lighting environment while taking picture of applicant, nominee or guardian with full face visibility - Original NID/Smart Card of the Applicant and Nominee - Nominee photo and ID document type (NID/Passport/Birth Certificate). - Guardian NID and photo (If Nominee is Minor) - Scanned Copy of Applicant's e-TIN (If applicable) You will have a very easy to use experience from the app. So download it right now and open your account today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meghna Rapid at every 3 months against BASIC i's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Meghna Rapid ships an update every 3 months, BASIC i every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meghna Rapid | BASIC i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meghna Bank Ltd | BASIC Bank Limited |
In-app purchases
Meghna Rapid
No in-app purchases
BASIC i
No in-app purchases









