bKash Integrates Direct OTT Subscriptions, Offers Cashback in Bangladesh
Mobile financial service provider bKash has integrated direct subscription capabilities and cashback incentives for South Asian OTT platforms including Chorki, Hoichoi, and Bongo. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility and affordability of digital entertainment for users in Bangladesh by simplifying mobile payment gateways for subscriptions. Specific cashback offers are detailed for Hoichoi and Chorki until mid-June 2026.
Key Takeaways
- bKash now supports direct subscriptions to South Asian OTT platforms including Chorki, Hoichoi, Bongo, Deepto Play, and iScreen.
- Customers using bKash for Hoichoi subscriptions get Tk100 cashback on purchases of Tk700 or more, valid once until June 15, 2026.
- Chorki subscribers paying via bKash receive 10% cashback, up to Tk50, on payments over Tk300, valid once until June 10, 2026.
- The bKash app allows users to select and subscribe to streaming services directly through its "Subscription" section.
Why It Matters
This move by bKash significantly streamlines access to streaming services in Bangladesh by integrating subscriptions directly into a widely used mobile payment platform. For consumers, it removes friction from the payment process and introduces financial incentives, potentially driving higher adoption rates for regional OTTs. The strategic partnership highlights a growing trend among payment providers to embed content services as a value-add. Industry players should monitor the conversion rates and subscriber growth figures reported by these regional OTT platforms, particularly for the ad-supported tiers, following the conclusion of these cashback campaigns.
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