
Excel Development Bank
Bhagwan Chowk, Ward No.-3, Birtamode Municipality, Jhapa, Nepal ·
Excel Development Bank Ltd. (EDBL) is a Nepal Rastra Bank–licensed Class-B national-level development bank headquartered in Birtamode, Jhapa, serving eastern Nepal with deposits, loans, remittance and digital banking.
Rates at a glance
Deposit rates
| Product | Type | Tenor | Depositor | Rate p.a. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 5yr+ | individual | 4.70% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 3yr–59mo | individual | 4.00% |
| Remittance Savings | Remittance | — | individual | 3.80% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 1yr–35mo | individual | 3.00% |
| Normal Savings | Normal Savings | — | individual | 2.80% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 9mo–9mo | individual | 2.75% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 6mo–6mo | individual | 2.75% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 3mo–3mo | individual | 2.75% |
Loan rates
| Product | Effective rate | Base | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Loan | — | 5.36% | — |
| Agriculture Loan | — | 5.36% | — |
| Home Loan | — | 5.36% | — |
| Hire Purchase Loan (Private) | — | 5.36% | — |
| Hire Purchase Loan (Commercial) | — | 5.36% | — |
| Personal Loan | — | 5.36% | — |
| Education Loan | — | 5.36% | — |
| Margin Lending / Share Loan | — | 5.36% | — |
| Gold Loan | — | 5.36% | — |
| Green Financing | — | 5.36% | — |
| Hire Purchase Loan (private/commercial vehicle) | — | 5.36% | — |
| Margin Lending | — | 5.36% | — |
| Business Loan | — | 5.36% | — |
About Excel
Excel Development Bank Limited was established on 2062/04/07 BS (21 July 2005) as a private-sector-promoted public limited company licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank under the Banking and Financial Regulation Act 2061. Its head office is at Bhagwan Chowk (Mukti Chowk, Bhadrapur Road), Ward No. 3/4, Birtamode Municipality, Jhapa, in Nepal's far-eastern region. The bank was promoted by professionals from banking, business, education and technology backgrounds and operates across districts including Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Ilam, Panchthar, Udayapur, Dhankuta and Sankhuwasabha. It is listed on NEPSE under the symbol EDBL.
Source: edb.com.np
Contact
- Head office
- Bhagwan Chowk, Ward No.-3, Birtamode Municipality, Jhapa, Nepal
- Phone
- 023-533563, 023-533564, 023-534010
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://edb.com.np
Products & Services
Deposits
13Excel Utkrista Bachat Khata
Premium savings account aimed at high-value customers seeking higher returns.
- Minimum balance NPR 25,000
- Interest paid quarterly (Ashwin, Poush, Chaitra, Ashad)
- Free Smart Banking & VISA card (first year)
- Free cheque book and ABBS
- Free ATM use at any BFI nationwide
- Up to 0.25% discount on new credit charges
- Eligibility: Nepalese citizens
Nagarik Bachat Khata
General-purpose savings account with added advantages and low entry requirements.
- Minimum balance NPR 100
- No minimum balance required at opening
- Free account opening
- Complimentary debit card
- Free Smart Banking, cheque book and ABBS
- Can be opened singly, jointly or for a minor
- Eligibility: Nepalese citizens
Jestha Nagarik Bachat Khata
Savings account for senior citizens offering higher returns at a low balance.
- Eligibility: senior citizens aged 50+
- Minimum balance NPR 100
- Interest paid quarterly
- Higher return at lower minimum balance
- Free cheque book on request
- ATM debit card and mobile banking available
- Dedicated senior-citizen counter at main branch
Bumper Bachat (Excel Bumper Bachat Khata)
Special high-return savings scheme for retirees, seniors and salaried individuals.
- Minimum balance NPR 1,000
- Interest paid quarterly
- 50% discount on locker facility (first year)
- 50% discount on debit card (first year)
- Open to individuals, minors and non-profit institutions
- Eligibility: Nepalese citizens
Naari Bachat
Savings account designed for women.
Excel Super Savings
Savings deposit account from Excel Development Bank.
Hamro Surakshya Bachat
Security-focused savings deposit account.
Karmachari Savings
Savings account for salaried employees.
Baal Bachat
Children's savings account.
Student Saving
Savings account for students.
Fixed Deposit (incl. Excel Super FD)
Term deposit across multiple tenures with higher fixed returns.
- Tenures from 3 months to 5 years
- Interest up to 4.81% p.a.
- Excel Remit FD interest up to 5.81% p.a.
- Online fixed deposit opening available
Kramik Bachat Yojana (Recurring Deposit)
Recurring deposit scheme with fixed periodic contributions.
Current / Call Deposit
Non-interest current and call deposit accounts for businesses and corporates.
Loans
10Personal Loan
Term loan and overdraft for legitimate general purposes for individuals.
- Loan up to NPR 50 lakh
- Up to 50% of real-estate fair market value
- Available as term loan or overdraft
- Eligibility: Nepalese citizens with regular income
Education Loan
Financing for graduate, postgraduate and higher studies in Nepal or abroad.
- Up to NPR 3 million for Nepal/SAARC
- Up to NPR 5 million for other countries
- Applicant age 18-40 years
- Must have passed +2 level
Hire Purchase Loan (Private)
Financing to purchase four-wheeler vehicles for private use.
- Financing 50-70% of purchase price
- Eligibility: Nepalese individuals/entities with regular income
Hire Purchase Loan (Commercial)
Financing for vehicles used in commercial business operations.
- Up to 70% of purchase price for institutional vehicles
- Eligibility: Nepalese citizens/entities with regular income
Green Financing
Loans supporting environmentally positive and sustainable projects.
- Electric vehicles up to 60% of purchase price
- Focus: renewable energy, waste and emissions reduction
Home Loan
Financing for residential land, construction, renovation and refinancing.
- For land purchase, construction and renovation
- Reimbursement and bank-swap options
Business Loan
Financing to start or grow registered small and large enterprises.
- For retailers, wholesalers, dealers, industries, service sector
- Requires formal government registration
Agriculture Loan
Financing for livestock, fish, plantation and cow farming activities.
- Covers working capital and capital expenditure
- Finances tools and tractors
Gold Loan
Loan against pledge of gold or silver for urgent financial needs.
- Secured by gold/silver pledge
- Available at Chandragadhi, Mahanandachowk, Dharan, Itahari branches
Margin Lending / Share Loan
Loan against NEPSE-listed shares, subject to NRB margin-lending directive.
- Collateral: NEPSE-listed shares only
- Subject to NRB margin-lending directive
Cards
1VISA Debit / ATM Card
VISA-branded debit card linked to the primary account for ATM and POS use.
- VISA Domestic Instant Debit Card
- Usable in Nepal, India and Bhutan
- EMV chip and contactless technology
- Works at ATMs and POS terminals
- Fees per bank's Standard Tariff Charges
- For personal account holders and sole proprietors
Digital & e-services
4Excel Smart (XP) Mobile Banking
Official omni-channel mobile and web banking app for everyday transactions.
- Interbank and intrabank fund transfers
- Bill payments: electricity, water, internet, flights, govt revenue
- Mobile top-up and data packs
- Digital wallet load
- View account statements
- Available on iOS and Android
QR Scan & Pay
NepalPay and Fonepay QR payments to merchants via the mobile app.
- Scan merchant QR to pay
- Confirm with amount and transaction PIN
- Instant, secure, interoperable payments
- Works across multiple QR networks
Connect IPS
NCHL-based platform for fund transfers, bill and revenue payments from the account.
- Linked account fund transfers and wallet loading
- Government revenue and utility bill payments
- Access via mobile app or connectIPS web portal
- Requires branch verification with ID documents
E-KYC / Online Account Opening
Digital KYC and online account opening service for regulatory compliance.
- Online identity and document verification
- Captures income source, occupation and account purpose
- Register up to five family members
- PEP and beneficial-ownership declarations
- Available across all branches
Remittance
2Excel Remit Khata
Remittance account for Nepalese working/living abroad and their families.
- Interest 3.50% p.a.
- Eligibility: Nepalese abroad and their spouse/family
Remittance Services
Inbound money-transfer payout service through partner remittance providers.
Other
4Bank Guarantee
Bank guarantee facility offered via the bank's online portal.
ASBA Service
Applications Supported by Blocked Amount facility for share/IPO applications.
Demat Service
Dematerialised securities account service for shareholders.
Locker Facility
Safe deposit locker service for customers.
Digital & e-services
Deposit and loan rates effective Asar 2083, aggregated from the bank's published disclosures; card figures are indicative. Confirm with the bank before applying.