Send Money to Bangladesh from Ireland (2026)

Sending Money from Ireland to Bangladesh

Ireland's Bangladeshi diaspora — largely concentrated in Dublin, Cork, and Galway — has grown significantly over the past decade. Ireland uses the euro, and the EUR to BDT corridor is well-served by major transfer services, though slightly fewer providers offer Irish coverage compared to the UK.

• ✓Wise — available in Ireland, excellent EUR to BDT rate with mid-market pricing
• ✓Remitly — available in Ireland with Express and Economy options
• ✓WorldRemit — strong Irish presence, bKash and bank delivery
• ✓Western Union — available in Ireland with agent locations and online
• ✓TapTap Send — available from Ireland with zero fees

EUR to BDT: Current Exchange Rate

The euro to Bangladeshi taka rate as of April 2026 is approximately 115–125 BDT per euro (mid-market). Providers add a margin on top:

• ✓Wise: Closest to mid-market EUR/BDT with small fee
• ✓TapTap Send: Zero fees, competitive daily EUR/BDT rate
• ✓Remitly: Competitive, especially for first transfers
• ✓WorldRemit: Moderate rate, decent value
• ✓Bank wire from Irish bank: Worst option — high fee plus 3–5% rate markup

Fastest Way to Send Money from Ireland to Bangladesh

For urgent transfers from Ireland to Bangladesh:

• ✓Remitly Express: bKash delivery within minutes
• ✓TapTap Send: bKash and Nagad within minutes to hours
• ✓WorldRemit: Mobile money within minutes, bank 2–4 days
• ✓Western Union: Cash pickup within minutes at Irish agent locations
• ✓Wise: Hours to bKash/Nagad, 1–2 days to bank account

bKash from Ireland: Is It Supported?

Yes — TapTap Send, Remitly, Wise, and WorldRemit all support bKash delivery from Ireland. You need your recipient's bKash-registered phone number. EUR deposits to bKash typically convert at competitive rates and arrive within minutes to a few hours.

Bangladesh 2.5% Incentive for Irish Senders

The Bangladesh government's 2.5% cash incentive applies to all regulated remittances from Ireland, including euro transfers. The bonus is automatically added to your recipient's bank account or mobile wallet. This applies to transfers through Wise, Remitly, TapTap Send, WorldRemit, and all other regulated services.

Tips for Sending from Ireland

Ireland-specific advice for Bangladesh remittances:

• ✓Use SEPA bank transfer (free within EU/Ireland) to fund your Wise or Remitly account — avoids card fees
• ✓Compare Beshii before every transfer — EUR/BDT rates fluctuate
• ✓TapTap Send is available from Ireland and has grown in popularity with diaspora communities
• ✓For very large transfers, Wise supports larger limits than most mobile-first apps
• ✓Avoid AIB, Bank of Ireland, or Ulster Bank for international transfers — fees and rates are poor
• ✓WorldRemit's first 3 free transfers are a good way to trial the service

Real Cost Comparison: Sending EUR 500 from Ireland to Bangladesh

Here is what each provider actually delivers for a EUR 500 transfer from Ireland to Bangladesh, factoring in both fees and exchange rate margins. These figures reflect typical rates in May 2026.

• ✓Wise: EUR 2.25 fee + mid-market rate = approximately 58,200-58,800 BDT received. Funded by SEPA from AIB, Bank of Ireland, or Revolut at no extra cost. Best total value for transfers over EUR 200.
• ✓TapTap Send: EUR 0 fee + ~1-1.5% rate margin = approximately 57,600-58,200 BDT received. Simple app, fast bKash delivery. Best for convenience and bKash-first senders.
• ✓Remitly Economy: EUR 0-1.99 fee + ~1-1.8% rate margin = approximately 57,200-58,000 BDT received. Remitly Express costs EUR 3.99 but delivers to bKash in minutes.
• ✓WorldRemit: EUR 1.99-3.99 fee + ~1-2% rate margin = approximately 56,800-57,600 BDT received. First 3 transfers free for new Irish customers.
• ✓Western Union online: EUR 0-4.99 fee + ~3-5% rate margin = approximately 55,500-57,000 BDT received. Cash pickup option is fastest but most expensive.
• ✓AIB/BOI/Ulster Bank wire: EUR 15-25 SWIFT fee + ~3-5% rate margin = approximately 54,000-56,000 BDT received. Never use a bank wire for Bangladesh transfers.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ireland to Bangladesh Transfers

Can I send money to Bangladesh using Revolut from Ireland? Revolut supports international transfers to Bangladesh but the EUR to BDT rate includes a markup of 1-2% during weekdays and higher on weekends. For better rates use Wise or TapTap Send funded via your Revolut SEPA transfer (free and instant). Which Irish bank account works best for funding transfers? Any Irish bank account that supports SEPA transfers works. AIB, Bank of Ireland, and permanent tsb all send SEPA transfers to Wise or Remitly instantly and for free. N26 and Revolut accounts in Ireland also work. Avoid using credit cards as they incur a 1-2% surcharge. How long does a transfer from Ireland take? bKash delivery through TapTap Send or Remitly Express takes minutes. Bank transfers to Bangladesh take 1-3 business days. Western Union cash pickup is near-instant. Does the 2.5% Bangladesh government incentive apply to transfers from Ireland? Yes. Any transfer from Ireland through a licensed provider that credits a Bangladeshi bank account qualifies automatically. The bonus is paid in taka by Bangladesh Bank within a few weeks. Direct bKash credits do not currently qualify on their own. Is it cheaper to send from Ireland or the UK? Ireland uses the euro while the UK uses the pound. The total cost depends on the EUR/BDT versus GBP/BDT rate on any given day. Provider fees are similar for both corridors. Compare on Beshii before each transfer to see which gives more BDT.