List of Banks in Nepal

नेपाल बैंक लिमिटेड

Nepal Bank Limited (NBL) (Nepali: नेपाल बैंक लिमिटेड) is the first commercial bank of Nepal. It was established in 1937 which marked the beginning of an era of formal banking in Nepal.

When NBL was established, it was formed under the principle of Joint venture (Joint venture between Government and general public). NBL's authorized capital was NPR 10 million & issued capital NPR 2.5 million of which paid-up capital was NPR 842,000 with 10 shareholders. The bank has been providing banking through its branch offices in the different geographical locations of the country.

Nepal Bank Limited is providing services to its customers from its 163 branches. It provides deposit facility, various loan facilities, advanced ABBS services from 162 branches , Internet Banking along with the ATM facilities through 86 ATM terminals all over the country.

कृषि बिकास बैंक लिमिटेड

Agricultural Development Bank Limited (ADBL) (Nepali: कृषि बिकास बैंक लिमिटेड) is an autonomous organization largely owned by Government of Nepal. The bank has been working as a premier rural credit institution since the last three decades, contributing a more than 67 percent of institutional credit supply in the country. Hence, rural finance is the principal operational area of ADBL. Besides, it has also been executing Small Farmer Development Program (SFDP), the major poverty alleviation program launched in the country. Furthermore, the bank has also been involved in commercial banking operations since 1984.

Agricultural Development Bank has total of 232 branches under the management of 10 regional offices and 60 ATMs (18 inside valley and 42 outside valley) outlets.

राष्ट्रिय वाणिज्य बैंक लिमिटेड

Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBB) (Nepali: राष्ट्रिय वाणिज्य बैंक लिमिटेड)  is fully government owned, and the largest commercial bank in Nepal. Rastriya Banijya Bank was established on January 23, 1966 (2022 Magh 10 BS) under the RBB Act. Rastriya Banijya Bank provides various banking services to a wide range of customers including banks, insurance companies, industrial trading houses, airlines, hotels, and many other sectors. 

Rastriya Banijya Bank has Nepal's most extensive banking network with its wings in the most part of the country through multiple distribution outlets of 236 branches, 17 counters, 93 branchless banking (BLB) and 165 ATMs..

नबिल बैंक लिमिटेड

Nabil Bank Limited (NABIL) (Nepali: नबिल बैंक लिमिटेड) is a commercial bank in Nepal. Founded in 1984, the bank has branches across the nation and its head office in Kathmandu.

Nabil Bank Limited is the nation's first private sector bank, commencing its business since July 1984. Nabil was incorporated with the objective of extending international standard modern banking services to various sectors of the society. Pursuing its objective, Nabil provides a full range of commercial banking services through its 79 points of representation. In addition to this, Nabil has presence through over 1500 Nabil Remit agents and 139 ATM's throughout the nation till August 01, 2019.

नेपाल इन्भेस्टमेन्ट बैंक लिमिटेड

Nepal Investment Bank Limited(NIB) (Nepali: नेपाल इन्भेस्टमेन्ट बैंक लिमिटेड) is one of the leading commercial banks of Nepal. It is clear that Nepal Indosuez Bank Ltd., the Bank was established in 1986 as a joint venture between Nepalese and a Credit Agricole Indosuez. Nepalese investors have bought all the shares of the French company i.e. 50% in 2001. Since then, Nepalese investors have raised this bank to one of the most reliable and popular banks in the country. To this day, it has 66 branches, 4 extension counters (98 ATM point) scattered throughout the country, providing modern banking services of international grades.

स्ट्याण्डर्ड चार्टर्ड बैंक नेपाल लिमिटेड

Standard Chartered Nepal (SCB) (officially Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited) (Nepali: स्ट्याण्डर्ड चार्टर्ड बैंक नेपाल लिमिटेड) is a banking and finance services company in Nepal and a subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC.

Standard Chartered Nepal Limited has been operating in Nepal since 1987 when it was originally registered as a joint venture. Today, the bank is an integral part of Standard Chartered Group having ownership of 70.21% in the company with 29.79% stake owned by the public of Nepal. The bank enjoys the position of the largest international bank currently operating in Nepal.

With 15 representative points, 23 ATMS across the country and with more than 450 local employees, Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Ltd. Can serve our customers and customers through widespread domestic networks. In addition, Standard Chartered Group's global network provides the bank with a unique opportunity to deliver truly international banking services in Nepal.

Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited offers a full range of banking products and services to many customers and customers including individuals, local businesses, multinational companies, large public sector companies , government corporations, airlines, hotels as well as segmentation BY including embassies, aid agencies, NGOs and INGO.

हिमालयन बैंक लिमिटेड

Himalaya Bank Limited (HBL) (Nepali:हिमालयन बैंक लिमिटेड) was established in 1992 by some of Nepal's renowned individuals collaborating with Employees Provident Fund and Pakistan's Habib Bank Limited. The bank began operations on January, 1993. Himalayan Bank is also the first commercial bank of Nepal with the majority of shares held by the private sector of Nepal. In addition to commercial banking services, the bank also provides industrial and merchant banking services.

With its headquarters and corporate office in Kamaladi, Kathmandu, the bank has 44 branches. Its eighteen branches are placed inside the Kathmandu valley while the rest extends across the nation (Kathmandu Valley includes Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts). Besides, a Patan branch in Lalitpur is only looking at the electronic card and related products.

नेपाल एस.वि.आई. बैंक लिमिटेड

Nepal SBI Bank Limited (NSBL) (Nepali: नेपाल एस.वि.आई. बैंक लिमिटेड) is the first Indian joint venture in the financial sector funded by three promoter organizations, namely the State Bank of India (SBI), Employees Provident Fund and Agricultural Development Bank of Nepal through the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 17 July 1992. 55% of the total share capital of the Bank is held by the State Bank of India, 15% are held by the Employees Provident Fund and the balance is held by the general public.

Nepal SBI Bank LTD. was founded in July 17, 1992 and currently has more than 950 Nepalese employees working at 72 branches, 7 extension counters, 3 regional offices & corporate offices.

नेपाल बंगलादेश बैंक

Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd. (Nepali: नेपाल बंगलादेश बैंक) also known as NBB (Nepali: एन.बी.बी.) or NB Bank is a public owned commercial bank in Nepal.

Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd. was established in June 1994 as a Joint Venture Bank with IFIC Bank Ltd. of Bangladesh. Its Head Office is situated at Kamaladi-28, Kathmandu. The bank has a network of 81 branches, 6 Extension Counters, 5 Branchless banking and 60 ATM terminals.

NB Bank also provides banking services through E-Banking, and mobile banking viz. NBBL SMART. Recently, the bank signed an agreement with Khalti Digital Wallet in Nepal to facilitate digital payments to its customers.

एभरेष्ट बैंक लिमिटेड

Everest Bank Limited (EBL) (Nepali: एभरेष्ट बैंक लिमिटेड) is the Commercial Bank of Nepal. Which is joint venture of Punjab National Bank, India. Punjab National Bank holds 20% equity shares of Bank.

Founded in 1994, the Bank has been one of the leading banks of the country and has been catering its services to various segments of the society. With clients from all walks of life, the Bank has helped the nation to develop corporately, agriculturally & industrially.

Everest Bank Limited provides customer-friendly services through its wide Network connected through ABBS system, which enables customers for operational transactions from any branches. The bank has 94 Branches, 120 ATM Counters & 30 Revenue Collection Counters across the country making it a very efficient and accessible bank for its customers, anytime, anywhere.

कुमारी बैंक लिमिटेड

Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) (Nepali: कुमारी बैंक लिमिटेड) started its operation from April 2001 and is one of the leading commercial bank in Nepal with an objective of providing competitive and modern banking services in the Nepalese financial market. 51% of total paid up capital is contributed from promoters and remaining from public.

Kumari Bank Limited has been providing wide-range of modern banking services through 110 points of representation located in various urban, semi urban part and rural parts of the country, with 81 outside valley branches, 26 inside valley branches, 3 extension counters, 3 Branchless Banking Units and 93 ATMs throughout the country and several POS terminals. Its head office located in Tangal, Kathmandu. 

लक्ष्मी बैंक लिमिटेड

Laxmi Bank Limited (LBL) (Nepali: लक्ष्मी बैंक लिमिटेड) was incorporated in April 2002 as the 16th commercial bank in Nepal. In 2004 Laxmi Bank merged with HISEF Finance Limited, a first generation financial company which was the first merger in Nepali corporate history.

Laxmi Bank is a Category 'A' Financial Institution and re-registered in 2006 under the "Banks and Financial Institutions Act" of Nepal. The bank's shares are listed and actively traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). We are a technologically driven progressive bank with strong risk and corporate governance foundations.

Laxmi Bank Limited has 115 branches(26 inside Kathmandu Valley and 89 outside Kathmandu Valley) and 138 ATMs branches(53 inside Kathmandu Valley, 85 outside Kathmandu Valley) out of which 33 are Off-Located ATMs.

सिटिजन्स बैंक इन्टरनेशनल लिमिटेड

Citizens Bank International Limited(CZBIL) (Nepali: सिटिजन्स बैंक इन्टरनेशनल लिमिटेड) is established on April, 2007 as 20th commercial bank of the nation, "Citizens Bank International Limited", has its corporate office at the heart of the financial sector of the country, Narayanhiti Path, Kathmandu.

It is promoted by eminent personalities, business and industrial houses and reputed individual having high social standing and has been managed by a team of experienced bankers and professionals.. Citizens Bank International Limited has been established as a reliable and trustworthy partner for all financial solutions.

Institutionalized by a highly professional and experienced team, it has gained credibility in banking sector through quality financial service. Citizens Bank International has 82 branches and 78 ATMs all over the country.

प्राइम कमर्सियल बैंक लिमिटेड

Prime Commercial Bank Limited (PCBL) (Nepali: प्राइम कमर्सियल बैंक लिमिटेड) was incorporated in September 2007 as the 21st commercial bank in Nepal. Prime Commercial Bank is a Category 'A' Financial Institution registered under the "Banks and Financial Institutions Act" of Nepal. It has been established by prominent business personnel and professionals from diversified areas with a prime objective of providing 'Banking Services to Everyone' in the country where still large number of population are deprived of Banking Services.

Prime Commercial Bank has total of 95 branches and 49 ATMs point among which 20 branches and 26 ATMs are in Kathmandu Valley and remaining 75 branches and 23 ATMs are outside Kathmandu Valley.

सनराइज बैंक लिमिटेड

Sunrise Bank Limited (SRBL) (Nepali: सनराइज बैंक लिमिटेड) is a commercial bank in Nepal. The bank is an 'A' class commercial bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank and has branches all across the nation with its head office in Kathmandu which provides entire commercial banking services.

The bank's shares are publicly traded as an 'A' category company in the Nepal Stock Exchange. The bank currently has 106 branches, 29 branchless banking units, 4 extension counters and 121 ATM terminals.

सेन्चुरी कमर्शियल बैंक लिमिटेड

Century Commercial Bank Limited (CCBL) (Nepali: सेन्चुरी कमर्शियल बैंक लिमिटेड) is a commercial bank in Nepal established on January 23, 2011 with the objective of providing simplified banking services by taking advantage of innovations in information and communication technology. The bank is an 'A' class commercial bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank and has branches all across the nation with its head office in Kathmandu which provides entire commercial banking services.

The Bank has a network of 113 branches, 9 extension counters, 13 branchless banking and  70 ATMs across the country and offers a wide range of banking products in deposits, lending and other value added services such as internet/ mobile banking, remittance and branchless banking etc. The Bank’s team comprises of more than 850 staffs and caters to more than 500,000 customers.

सानिमा बैंक लिमिटेड

Sanima Bank Limited (SANIMA) (Nepali: सानिमा बैंक लिमिटेड) commenced its operation in 2004 as a National Level Development Bank. Sanima received the operating License from Nepal Rastra Bank to function as a "A" Class Commercial Bank on 2012. Sanima has 79 full-fledged branches and one extension counter within and outside the Kathmandu Valley and has further plans to expand its reach in the various part of the country.

माछापुच्छ्रे बैंक लिमिटेड

Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited (MBL) (Nepali: माछापुच्छ्रे बैंक लिमिटेड) registered in 1998 as the first regional commercial bank from the western region of Nepal. The 'A' class commercial bank started its banking operations from its own head office located in the foothills of Mount Machhapuchchhre in the town of Pokhara since year 2000.

Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited has 136 Branch Offices, 4 Extension Counters, provides 121 branchless banking services and 154 ATMs spread all across the country. It has 78 ATMs spread all across the country, it is one of the full-fledged national level commercial banks operating in Nepal.

एन आइ सी एसिया बैंक लिमिटेड

NIC ASIA Bank Limited (NICA) (Nepali: एन आइ सी एसिया बैंक लिमिटेड)  was founded as Nepal Industrial and Commercial Bank on 21 July 1998. It was renamed NIC ASIA Bank on 30 June 2013 after it merged with Bank of Asia. Nepal witnessed the first merger of two commercial bank in its history. After the merger, NIC ASIA was recognized as "Bank of the Year 2013-Nepal" by The Banker, Financial Times, UK. This is the second time that the Bank was recognized with this prestigious award, the previous occasion being in 2007. The Bank has successfully completed its 21 years of operation.

The Bank with its 310 branches, 365 ATMs, 70 Extension counters and 42 branchless banking service is the largest bank in terms of footprint expansion, customer base including balance sheet size.

ग्लोबल आईएमई बैंक लिमिटेड

Global IME Bank Limited (GBIME) (Nepali: ग्लोबल आईएमई बैंक लिमिटेड)   was established in 2007 as an 'A' class commercial bank in Nepal which provides entire commercial banking services. The bank was established with the largest capital base at the time with a paid up capital of NPR 1.0 billion. The paid up capital of the bank has since been increased to NPR 4.14 billion. The bank's shares are publicly traded as an 'A' category company in the Nepal Stock Exchange.

Global IME Bank Limited is now operating 92 branches and 6 extension counters spread throughout Nepal. All of the bank's branches have been established as full service outlets. The bank also operates 103 ATMs throughout the country.

प्रभु बैंक लिमिटेड

Prabhu Bank Limited (PRVU) (Nepali: प्रभु बैंक लिमिटेड) is a commercial bank in Nepal. The bank is an 'A' class commercial bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank and has branches all across the nation with its head office in Kathmandu which provides entire commercial banking services.

The bank's shares are publicly traded as an 'A' category company in the Nepal Stock Exchange. It is one of the highest earning banks in Nepal and is one of the banks having the highest number of shareholders.

एनएमबी बैंक लिमिटेड

NMB Bank Nepal Limited (NMB) (Nepali: एनएमबी बैंक लिमिटेड) is a commercial bank in Nepal with headquarters in Kathmandu. The bank is licensed by central bank of Nepal, the Nepal Rastra Bank and has 110 branches across the nation providing retail and commercial banking services.

The bank's shares are publicly traded in the Nepal Stock Exchange. The Bank has a joint venture agreement with Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) a Dutch development bank which holds 17% of the bank's shares and is the largest shareholder of the Bank.

NMB Bank has been recognized as 'Bank of the Year in Nepal' for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018 by The Banker, a service of the Financial Times, for its leading role in the country’s financial sector by using new digital technologies.

सिद्धार्थ बैंक लिमिटेड

Siddhartha Bank Limited (SBL) (Nepali: सिद्धार्थ बैंक लिमिटेड), established in 2002 and promoted by prominent personalities of Nepal, today stands as one of the consistently growing banks in Nepal. While the promoters come from a wide range of sectors, they possess immense business acumen and share their valuable experiences towards the betterment of the Bank.

Siddhartha Bank Limited is 'A' class commercial bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank and has 159 branches all across the nation with its head office in Kathmandu which provides entire commercial banking services and remittance services.

बैंक अफ काठमाडौं लिमिटेड

Bank of Kathmandu Limited (BOK) (Nepali: बैंक अफ काठमाडौं लिमिटेड)  was established in the year 1995 with the goal to make customer life easier and with a vision to become a significant contributor to the economic development of Nepal by distinguishing the Bank as an efficient, competitive, safe and top-quality financial institution. Bank of Kathmandu was awarded the coveted title of 'Bank of The Year' in 2010 and strive to become the best bank in Nepal. 

Bank of Kathmandu has total of 86 branches out of which 21 branches are in Kathmandu Valley and 65 branches outside the Kathmandu Valley. It also has more than 50 ATMs points all over the Nepal. 

सिभिल बैंक लिमिटेड

Civil Bank Limited (CBL) (Nepali: सिभिल बैंक लिमिटेड) is a commercial bank in Nepal founded in 2010, the bank is an 'A' class commercial bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank and has branches all across the nation with its head office in Kathmandu which provides entire commercial banking services.

Civil Bank Limited has 93 branches and 58 ATMs point all over the Nepal.

नेपाल क्रेडिट एण्ड कमर्स बैंक लिमिटेड

Nepal Credit & Commerce Bank Limited (NCCB) (Nepali: नेपाल क्रेडिट एण्ड कमर्स बैंक लिमिटेड)  formally registered as Nepal - Bank of Ceylon Ltd. (NBOC), commenced its operation on October 1996 as a Joint Venture with Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. The Head Office of the Bank is located at  Bagbazar, Kathmandu. The name of the Bank was changed to Nepal Credit & Commerce Bank Ltd., (NCC Bank) on September, 2002, due to transfer of shares and management of the Bank from Bank of Ceylon, to Nepalese Promoters.

NCC Bank completed its 22 years of banking services and recently, entered into a historic merger with four Development Banks – Infrastructure Development Bank Ltd., Apex Development Bank Ltd., Supreme Development Bank Ltd. and International Development Bank Ltd. At present NCC provides banking services and facilities to rural and urban areas of the country through its 120 branches and 81 ATMs scattered all over the country.

मेगा बैंक नेपाल लिमिटेड

Mega Bank Nepal Limited (MEGA) (Nepali: मेगा बैंक नेपाल लिमिटेड) is one of the premier Financial Institution of Nepal. Mega Bank Nepal was founded on August, 2010 as a class 'A' commercial bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank and has branches all across the nation with its head office in Kathmandu which provides entire commercial banking services.

Currently, Mega Bank Nepal has 110 branches, 20 extension counters and 108 ATMs throughout the country in addition to 119 Branchless Banking (BLB) outlets and 2,500+ Mega Remit agents. Mega Bank offers a wide range of Banking Products and financial services to the Corporates, Mid-Corporates, SMEs, Consumers and Micro Customers through a variety of delivery channels.

जनता बैंक नेपाल लिमिटेड

Janata Bank Nepal Limited (JBNL) (Nepali: जनता बैंक नेपाल लिमिटेड) is the class 'A' commercial bank established in the year 2010 under the Bank & Financial Institutions Act, 2063. The bank’s corporate office is located at Central Business Park, Thapathali, Kathmandu. 

Janata Bank Nepal is operating with 143 branches, 3 extension counters, 1 Limited Branch Outlet (LBO), 104 ATM’s and 50 Branchless Banking Outlets scattered around the country.