Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Foreign currency transactions through cards soared to Tk 834 crore in December 2024, the highest recorded for the year, driven by increased outbound travel by Bangladeshis during the holiday season.

According to Bangladesh Bank data, foreign currency transactions via cards amounted to Tk 672.34 crore in November, indicating a 24 per cent rise in December compared to the previous month.

Similarly, domestic card transactions also saw significant growth, reaching Tk 44,220 crore in December-the highest in the past six months. In October 2024, the volume of foreign currency transactions made through cards stood at Tk 727 crore.

Bankers attributed the rise in foreign currency transactions in December to increased accessibi...