Bangladesh Bank has dismissed recent social media rumors claiming that customers will face extra charges when using Bangla QR for payments. The misinformation suggested that a Tk 10 fee would be deducted from every Tk 1,000 transaction, causing confusion among users. The central bank clarified that customers will not be charged any fee for making purchases through Bangla QR.

According to Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan, the applicable charge will be borne by merchants, not customers. As per policy, a maximum charge of Tk 10 plus 15 percent VAT—totaling Tk 11.50—may apply per Tk 1,000 transaction, which sellers must pay. Experts noted that this structure is similar to how credit card transaction fees are handled by businesses.

The bank advised customers not to believe unverified information about digital payments. It also urged users to report any merchant demanding extra charges to their respective banks, mobile financial service providers, or the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection.