BB permits online payment of visa fees

The central bank has allowed online payment of visa processing fees through international credit card (ICC) as per the requirement of concerned embassies and high commissions.

"ICC issuing banks may also issue virtual cards for individuals not holding ICCs to facilitate the online payment of visa processing fees," according to a circular issued by the foreign exchange policy department of Bangladesh Bank yesterday.

The banking regulator asked the banks concerned to bring the content of the circular to the notice of all parties involved.