Comparison

BCB e vs BASIC i

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BCB e

This banking application provides convenient access to financial services through a mobile interface. It allows users to manage personal and business banking needs anytime, anywhere, offering a digital alternative to traditional branch banking.

Highlights
  • Mobile banking access
  • Digital alternative to branch banking
  • Anytime, anywhere service access
  • Personal and business banking
  • Enhanced banking convenience
Features
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The emerging evolution of e-business nowadays has opened a new alternative channel like a mobile app or browser-based web application in the banking sector which can escalate banking business and make life easy to access banking services. More people than ever are using their mobile devices tab, tablet, laptop, etc. to work, shop, organize, plan and travel, etc. It is high time to make sense of taking advantage of the mobile channel. So, one of the major objectives to introduce BCB e-Cash is to enhance banking business besides conventional branch banking. Mobile apps and browser-based web applications are certainly the current and next wave in the evolution of e-business. Our BCB e-Cash application is an excellent convenient alternative to another banking channel for people who prefer to solve their personal and business issues using their personal devices like smartphones, tab, tablets, laptops, PC, etc. Possessing features and functions are unique to mobile devices and provide opportunities such as mobility, personality, and flexibility, availability, etc. BCB e-Cash applications are able to provide end-users added values, including any time, anywhere access, the ability to pinpoint users’ locations, and flexibility in arranging tasks. Using these features it will be excellent digital assistance to build loyalty and find new ways to grow the banking business and meet customers' needs. It is a big medium for alternative delivery channels. Besides branch banking, BCA e-Cash application services are a powerful tool that makes banking services easy for valued customers. The high workload of a branch can be reduced using BCB e-Cash services. BCB e-Cash will facilitate the customers by bringing the banking to their fingertips. All offered services are a glimpse of this BCB e-Cash. Users can use and enjoy offered services from anywhere, anytime using supported devices.

About

BASIC i

Features
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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.

Screenshots

BCB e4 screens
BASIC i4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BCB e at every 2 months 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BCB e ships an update every 2 months, BASIC i every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BCB e versus BASIC i: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBCB eBASIC i
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBangladesh Commerce Bank LimitedBASIC Bank Limited

In-app purchases

None

BCB e

No in-app purchases

None

BASIC i

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BCB e free?
BCB e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BASIC i free?
BASIC i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BCB e or BASIC i have ads?
Neither BCB e nor BASIC i shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BCB e or BASIC i?
BCB e ships an update every 2 months, and BASIC i every 6 months. Most recently, BCB e was updated on September 17, 2026 and BASIC i on May 16, 2026.

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