Banks in Nepal
NRB is the Central Bank of Nepal which was established in 1956.
RBB is fully owned by the government which is one of the largest commercial bank in Nepal. It was established on January 23, 1966 and has network with over 124 branches.
Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited
Formed in 1869. Has a network of over 1600 branches and 5500 ATMs in more than 70 countries across the globe. Started its operation in Nepal since 1987. Only 25% shares of this company is owned by general public.
SBL started its journey in 2002 with the slogan “Our business is to understand your business”. Today, SBL have established seven branches at New Road, Tripureshwor, Kamaladi, Pokhara, Birgunj, Damak and Biratnagar. 14000 depositors and 2500 borrowers have already joined with them.
Nepal Industrial & Commercial Bank Limited
NIC Bank commenced its operation on 21 July 1998 from Biratnagar. 49% of the shares is held by general public. NIC was the first bank to receive ISO 9001:2000 certification for quality management system. All 22 branches are capable of providing real time on-line transactions through inter-connected V-Sat.
NSBL commenced its operation from July 7, 1993. Only 30 % shares is held by general public.
EBL started its operation in 1994 which was one of the first bank to introduce Any Branch Banking System (ABBS) aiming to provide efficient banking services in Nepal. EBL was awarded with “Bank of the year 2006″. It has 35 branches within and outside the valley.
NBL is the first bank in Nepal which was established in November 15, 1937 A.D. Approximately, 50% shares is owned by the general public. 99 branches have been providing its banking services around the country. NBL head office is located at Dharmapath, Kathmandu.
BOK started its operation in March 1995 with the slogan “We make your life easier”. BOK head office is located at Kamal Pokhari, Kathmandu. Has been adopting latest technologies to keep its customers at ease. It aims to contribute the overall social and economic development of the country.
Started operations in July 1984. Its head office is at Nabil House, Kamaladi, Kathmandu. Despite the competition in Nepalese banking sector, it has been able to maintain as one of the renowned banks in Nepal.
Established in 1993.
Registered in 1998 with its head office in Pokhara. Aims to serve the people of both the urban and rural areas as it is the first bank to start banking services from the western region of Nepal.
Incorporated in April 2002 as a commercial bank. 36% of the total shares is held by the general public.
Founded in April 03, 2001 with its head office situated in Putalisadak, Kathmandu. Altogether 22 branches have been established inside and outside the valley. 30% share capital is owned by the public.
Established in 1998, is the first regional commercial bank in Nepal. 34% share is owned by the general public. Its head office is located in Narayangarh, Chitwan.
Nepal Merchant Bank and Finance Limited
Upgraded from a Finance Company to full- fledged Commercial Bank in May 2008. Public Shareholders is 25%.
Established in 2004. General public holds 30% share capital.
NIBL states, “Our Vision is to be the most preferred provider of Financial Services in Nepal”. Only 20% share is being held by the general public.
Established in June 1994. It has a network of 17 branches. Its Head Office is situated at New Baneshwore, Kathmandu.
