bKash vs Alipay

BbKash9.1Visit Alipay8.8Visit

Higher score B bKash #3 in Digital Wallet Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit bKash

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Alipay #5 in Digital Wallet Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Alipay

• bKash fits best

  Cash-based transfers and remittances

• Alipay fits best

  Broad everyday payments and transfers

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Side by side

Feature	BbKash 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Alipay 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Digital Wallet Apps	#5 in Digital Wallet Apps
Best for	Cash-based transfers and remittances	Broad everyday payments and transfers
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features bKash 0/3 · Alipay 2/3
Virtual cards	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Peer transfers	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
International transfers	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Asset scope	Not checked yet	Cards_and_fiat
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	iOS, Android
Transaction limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports wallet, bank, card, cash and international remittance flows Auto Pay enables recurring scheduled transfers Cash-out is available through agents and supported ATMs	Covers QR, in-person, online and peer-to-peer payments Combines bills, phone top-ups, shopping and travel services Supports iOS and Android with international-transfer features
Cons	Primarily intended for customers in Bangladesh Group transfers are limited to seven bKash customers Transaction fees vary by recipient, amount, service and bank	Availability and functionality vary by country and account type Travel payments for Chinese users require a Chinese ID and bank account Visitors' linked cards work with participating merchants
Our verdict	bKash is a Bangladesh-based mobile financial service for consumers who need to send, receive, withdraw and transfer money through wallet, bank, card, cash and remittance channels. Customers can send money to bKash accounts, other mobile… Read the review →	Alipay is a free mobile wallet and digital-services app focused on consumers in China. It brings together QR and in-person merchant payments, online payments, peer money transfers, bill payments, mobile phone top-ups, shopping, travel… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• bKash — where it wins

  • Supports wallet, bank, card, cash and international remittance flows
  • Auto Pay enables recurring scheduled transfers
  • Cash-out is available through agents and supported ATMs

  Where it doesn't

  • Primarily intended for customers in Bangladesh
  • Group transfers are limited to seven bKash customers
  • Transaction fees vary by recipient, amount, service and bank

• Alipay — where it wins

  • Covers QR, in-person, online and peer-to-peer payments
  • Combines bills, phone top-ups, shopping and travel services
  • Supports iOS and Android with international-transfer features

  Where it doesn't

  • Availability and functionality vary by country and account type
  • Travel payments for Chinese users require a Chinese ID and bank account
  • Visitors' linked cards work with participating merchants

• BbKash9.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad Bangladesh-focused wallet for cash, bank, card and remittance transfers.

  Visit bKashFull verdict →
• Alipay8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad mobile wallet for everyday payments, transfers, bills, travel and shopping.

  Visit AlipayFull verdict →