List of Popular Banks in Nepal.

Nepal Bank Limited is the oldest and one of the largest commercial banks in Nepal, providing a wide range of banking services to its customers.

With the main objective of providing institutional credit for enhancing the production and productivity of the agricultural sector in the country, the Agricultural Development Bank, Nepal was established in 1968 under the ADBN Act 1967, as a successor to the cooperative Bank.

The Land Reform Savings Corporation was merged with ADBN in 1973. Subsequent amendments to the Act empowered the bank to extend credit to small farmers under group liability and expand the scope of financing to promote cottage industries. The amendments also permitted the bank to engage in commercial banking activities for the mobilization of domestic resources.

Established in 1984 AD, Nabil Bank has carved a cornerstone in the development of the financial services industry in Nepal. The Bank has always stayed true to its three strong pillars: Service Excellence, Technology, and Product innovation.

This has led to the start of customer-centric banking culture with the development of innovative services and products, enriching customers' livelihoods and setting benchmarks in the Domestic Banking Sector.

Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has a history of serving its customers far and wide across the nation for more than half a century. The bank then fully owned by the Government of Nepal, was established on 10 Magh 2022 (23 January 1966) under the special statute "Rastriya Banijya Bank Act, 2021" and operated under "Commercial Bank Act,2031” until it was re-registered as a public limited company on 6 Baishak 2063 (19 May 2006).

At present, the Bank operates as "A" class financial institution licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank and carries out commercial banking activities as per the provisions of the "Bank and Financial institutions Act 2073," (2017).

Nepal Investment Bank Limited is a leading commercial bank in Nepal, providing a wide range of banking services to its customers.

Catering to more than 12 lacs customers, Everest Bank Limited (EBL) is a name you can depend on for professionalized & efficient banking services. Founded in 1994, the Bank has been one of the leading banks in the country and has been catering its services to various segments of society.

With clients from all walks of life, the Bank has helped the nation to develop corporately, agriculturally & industrially

Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited has been in operation in Nepal since 1987 when it was initially registered as a joint-venture operation. Today, the Bank is an integral part of Standard Chartered Group having ownership of 70.21% in the company with 29.79% shares owned by the Nepalese public. The Bank enjoys the status of the only international bank currently operating in Nepal. It is also the only Bank in Nepal accredited with an ICRANP-IR AAA rating by ICRA Nepal as the safest bank regarding timely servicing of financial obligations.

Globally, this is a leading international banking group with a 160-year history in some of the world’s most dynamic markets. The heritage and values are expressed in brand promise, Here for good. There are 124 nationalities, and 100 ethnicities present in its workforce, and 174 languages/dialects are spoken by its staff across the Bank. SCBNL has received several awards and recognition for its performance and contributions to the banking industry in Nepal. In 2020, the bank was awarded the "Best Bank in Nepal" award by Global Finance magazine and was also recognized as the "Best Retail Bank in Nepal" by The Asian Banker.

Kumari Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Nepal that provides banking services to its customers.

Global IME Bank Ltd. (GIBL) emerged after the successful merger of Global Bank Ltd (an “A” class commercial bank), IME Financial Institution (a “C” class finance company), and Lord Buddha Finance Ltd. (a “C” class finance company) in the year 2012. Two more “B” class development banks (Social Development Bank and Gulmi Bikas Bank) merged with Global IME Bank Ltd in the year 2013. Later, in the year 2014, Global IME Bank made another merger with Commerz and Trust Bank Nepal Ltd. During 2015-16, Global IME Bank Limited acquired Pacific Development Bank Limited (a "B" Class Development Bank) and Reliable Development Bank Limited (a "B" Class Development Bank). During 2019-20, Global IME Bank Limited acquired Hathway Finance Limited (a “C” class finance company), merged with Janata Bank Nepal Limited (an “A” class commercial bank) in the year 2019, and merged with Bank Of Kathmandu on January 9, 2023, to be the biggest bank in Nepal.

Global Bank Limited (GBL) was established in 2007 as an ‘A’ class commercial bank in Nepal which provided 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 23.79 billion.

Laxmi Bank Ltd. 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. Further, the bank acquired Professional Diyalo Bikas Bank in January 2017, a class “B” development bank.

Today, through its branches and a host of IT enabled channels, the Bank serves a wide range of customers. Despite a relatively short history, Laxmi Bank has emerged as a major player across all business lines – retail, midmarket, corporate, infrastructure and treasury. The Bank is widely recognized as one of the best-managed banks in Nepal with high standards of corporate governance culture, risk-management systems and a strong technology.

Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited was registered in 1998 as the first regional commercial bank from the western region of Nepal and started its banking operations from Pokhara in the year 2000. The Bank facilitates its customers' needs by delivering the best of services in combination with the latest state-of-the-art technologies and prudent international practices.

The bank provides modern banking facilities such as Any Branch Banking, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Safe Deposit Locker facilities, Utility Bill payment (Telephone & Mobile), and ATMs (VISA Debit Cards) to its valued customers. Besides these, the Bank is providing 365 Days Banking and Evening Counter services to customers through many of its offices.

Sanima Bank is promoted by a group of prominent and dynamic Non-Resident Nepalese (NRNs) businesspersons. The bank initially commenced operations in 2004 as a National Level Development Bank. Since February 2012, Sanima Bank has been functioning as an "A" Class Commercial Bank with its registered office at 'Alakapuri', Naxal, Kathmandu.

Sanima Bank is committed to providing a broad spectrum of financial solutions to its valued customers and to achieving healthy growth in profitability commensurate to the Bank's risk appetite. The bank is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of ethical standards, professional integrity, good corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Consequently, Sanima Bank is perceived as a strong, reliable, and consistent pillar in the Nepalese banking industry.