The use of near-surface mounted (NSM) fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement has shown great promise for flexural and shear strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) members. However, the continuity of NSM FRP rods is often interrupted due to length constraints, necessitating lap splices to transfer forces between spliced rods. The performance of lap splices depends on design configuration factors, including anchorage shape, splice length, and connection method. This research describes an experimental investigation into the bond behaviour and failure mechanisms of various lap splice designs for NSM basalt FRP (BFRP) rods in RC beams. The parameters investigated were end anchorage shape (straight or Embedded Through-Section (ETS) anchors), and connection type (overlay rods or face-to-face with FRP sheet wrap). A total of 8 simply supported RC beams strengthened with different NSM BFRP lap splice configurations were tested under four-point bending. The load-deflection response, strain distribution, and failure modes were evaluated. Test results showed that beams with NSM FRP rods with ETS anchors exhibited higher bond strength and ductility than face-to-face connections. The outcomes of this study can help optimize lap splice design and detail provisions for NSM FRP systems in future strengthening applications.