BDBL vs BASIC i
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BDBL
Instantly open a bank account from anywhere in Bangladesh using your National ID. Start banking immediately and request services like chequebooks and debit cards through the app. Designed for Bangladeshi individuals aged 18 and above.
- Instant account opening
- Open from anywhere
- Start banking immediately
- Request chequebook/debit card
- Supports Savings, Current, FDR, DPS accounts
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Bangladesh Development Bank Limited (BDBL) brings digital onboarding app “BDBL- eAccount” through which customer having a valid National ID can instantly open a bank account from anywhere and can start banking right away using another App “BDBL Digital Bank”. Benefits of BDBL- eAccount app: - Open a bank account instantly anytime, from anywhere in Bangladesh - Start your banking transactions right away - No need to visit the bank branch for opening an account - Request services for chequebook/ Debit Card through app. Requirements: - iOS operating system (12 or above) with selfie camera - Good lighting environment while taking picture of applicant, nominee or guardian with full face visibility - Original NID/Smart Card of the Applicant and Nominee - Scanned Copy of Proof of income (If monthly transaction is over BDT 1 Lac) - 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) Eligibility: Any Bangladeshi individual aged 18 years or above with a valid National ID. Available list of accounts: - Savings Account - Current (BDT) Account - FDR -DPS Simply download the app and try it today to see how convenient it is to use!
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: BASIC i at every 6 months against BDBL's every 25 months. BASIC i also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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.
BDBL ships an update every 25 months, BASIC i every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BDBL | 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 25 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BANGLADESH DEVELOPMENT BANK PLC. | BASIC Bank Limited |
In-app purchases
BDBL
No in-app purchases
BASIC i
No in-app purchases
