BDBL Digital Bank vs BASIC i
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BDBL Digital Bank
Access comprehensive banking services from your smartphone. Manage accounts, transfer funds, recharge mobile plans, and request services like cheque stops. Securely access your financial details and find ATM and branch locations.
- Detailed account information
- Fund transfers (internal and external)
- Mobile recharge services
- Cheque request services
- ATM and branch locator
- User registration and profile management
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‘BDBL DIGITAL BANK’ is one of Bangladesh's best and most secured mobile apps. It is a digital financial solution that provides nearly all banking services to its customer in easy and secure ways, in just a few simple steps. By using the ‘BDBL DIGITAL BANK’ Mobile App any user can enjoy the following Services/Features: Get your details account information: - Detailed account information (SB/CD/Loan/FRD/ DPS etc.) - Single/Joint multiple account information - Statement view - Account statement download - Active and Inactive Account List - Balance Inquiry - Profile Image & Account Setting Fund Transfer Services: - Fund Transfer within BDBL Account (Interbank Transfer) - Fund Transfer within Others Bank Account (Through BFTN) - Fund Transfer within Others Bank Account (Through NPSB) - Fund Transfer within Others Bank Account (Through RTGS) Recharge Services: - Robi - Airtel - Teletalk - Grameenphone - Banglalink Services/Cheque Request: - Stop Cheque - Cheque Leaves Status Pre-login features: - Registration for New Users - Retrieve ‘User ID’ or ‘password’ Request - ATM and Branch Location - Contact BDBL - Safety Tips - Terms and Conditions News & Events - BDBL Products - Alert/Notifications All you need is: • An active account with/without a debit card with BDBL • A smartphone with an iOS operating system • Internet connectivity through mobile internet/Data or WiFi. Please call us at our 24/7 call center at +88 01321-212117 (for land phone and overseas calls) for any queries or mail us if you have any suggestions or feedback at digitalbank@bdbl.com.bd Download the app and enjoy the best Digital Banking Services.
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: BDBL Digital Bank at every 3 weeks against BASIC i's every 6 months. BASIC i's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 Digital Bank ships an update every 3 weeks, BASIC i every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BDBL Digital Bank | BASIC i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BANGLADESH DEVELOPMENT BANK PLC. | BASIC Bank Limited |
In-app purchases
BDBL Digital Bank
No in-app purchases
BASIC i
No in-app purchases








