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Himalayan Bank

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Branches
ATMs
22
Products
Asar 2083
Effective

Rates at a glance

Base rate
5.31%
Best FD
4.00%
Best savings
4.25%
Home loan from
5.81%

Deposit rates

ProductTypeTenorDepositorRate p.a.
Remittance SavingsRemittanceindividual4.25%
Fixed DepositFixed5yr–10yrindividual4.00%
Fixed DepositFixed2yr–5yrindividual3.50%
Fixed DepositFixed2yr+institutional3.25%
Fixed DepositFixed1yr–2yrindividual3.00%
Fixed DepositFixed9mo–9moindividual2.90%
Fixed DepositFixed3mo–3moindividual2.80%
Fixed DepositFixed6mo–6moindividual2.80%
Fixed DepositFixed1yr–2yrinstitutional2.76%
Fixed DepositFixed6mo–1yrinstitutional2.75%
Normal SavingsNormal Savingsindividual2.75%
Fixed DepositFixed3mo–6moinstitutional2.75%

Loan rates

Cards

CardNetworkAPRAnnual feeGrace days
Visa/Mastercard Classic Domestic Credit Card Classicvisa24.00%Rs 1,000
Visa Classic International Credit Card Classicvisa18.00%
Visa/Mastercard Gold Domestic Credit Card Goldvisa24.00%Rs 750
Visa/Mastercard Gold International Credit Card Goldvisa18.00%
American Express Gold Domestic Credit Card Goldvisa24.00%Rs 1,500
American Express Blue/Green Domestic Credit Card visa24.00%Rs 750

Products & Services

Deposits

11
Himal Saving Account

A zero-balance savings account for those sensitive to minimum balance requirements.

  • Minimum balance NPR 0
  • Interest on daily balance, capitalized quarterly
  • Unlimited deposit and withdrawal
  • 24/7 ATM access
  • Accidental death insurance up to NPR 500,000
  • Deposit guarantee up to NPR 500,000
  • Free statement, SMS & mobile banking
Normal Savings Account

A general-purpose savings scheme to encourage saving for all customers.

  • Min balance NPR 2,500 (valley) / NPR 1,000 (outside)
  • Interest on daily balance, capitalized quarterly
  • Unlimited deposit and withdrawal
  • 24/7 ATM access
  • Accidental death insurance up to NPR 500,000
  • Free cheque book and account statement
  • Any branch banking, SMS & mobile banking
Premium Saving Account

A savings account for professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers and businessmen.

  • Minimum balance NPR 50,000
  • Exclusive PSA counter for deposit/withdrawal
  • 25% discount on bank service charges
  • Rebate of 10 paisa per USD on FX
  • Accidental death insurance up to NPR 500,000
  • Free cheque book, statement, SMS & mobile banking
  • 24/7 ATM access
Super Premium Saving Account

A premium deposit scheme with added benefits for exclusive customers.

  • Minimum balance NPR 100,000
  • Interest on daily balance, capitalized monthly
  • 50% discount on bank service charges
  • Rebate of 10 paisa per USD on FX
  • Exclusive counter for deposit/withdrawal
  • Accidental death insurance up to NPR 500,000
  • Free cheque book, SMS & mobile banking
Exclusive Privileged Savings Account

A deposit product for high-net-worth individuals, executives and businessmen.

  • Minimum balance NPR 500,000
  • Exclusive lounge access with hospitality
  • Free credit card (NPR 250,000 limit) + supplementary
  • 0.25% reduction on consumer financing rates
  • 50% discount on ancillary services
  • 10 paisa per USD FX rebate
  • Accidental death insurance up to NPR 500,000
Subidha Savings Account

A home-banking deposit product for HNIs, senior citizens (60+) and differently-abled individuals.

  • Minimum balance NPR 1,000,000
  • Can split NPR 500,000 savings + NPR 500,000 FD
  • Home banking (cheque delivery, withdrawals, statements)
  • Free credit card (NPR 250,000 limit) + supplementary
  • 0.25% discount on consumer financing
  • 50% discount on locker rent & services
  • Birthday card and cake delivery
HimalRemit Saving Account

A savings scheme specially designed for remitters and beneficiaries.

  • Min balance NPR 0 (no cheque) / NPR 1,000 (with cheque)
  • Unlimited deposit and withdrawal
  • Interest on daily balance, credited quarterly
  • 24/7 ATM access
  • Accidental death insurance (up to NPR 1,000,000)
  • Free SMS, mobile banking & branch services
HBL Nari Bachat

A dedicated savings account for women across every category.

  • Minimum balance NPR 1,000
  • Free SCT debit card (usable as account ID)
  • Free cheque book (12 leaves yearly)
  • 50% discount on locker key deposit
  • 25% discount on banking services and fees
  • 10 paisa per USD FX rebate
  • Accidental death insurance up to NPR 1,000,000
Family Savings Account

A savings account for couples, siblings or dependents, in single or joint name.

  • Minimum balance NPR 10,000
  • Interest on daily balance, posted quarterly
  • Can be opened in single or joint name
Jeevan Surakshya Bachat Khata

A savings account bundled with health, accidental and life insurance coverage.

  • Minimum balance NPR 7,000
  • Term life cover NPR 50,000 on death
  • Accidental death cover NPR 100,000 plus term life
  • Critical illness cover NPR 100,000 (60-day waiting)
  • Free SCT/VISA debit card for 1st year
  • Insurance for ages 16-59, ceases at 60
  • Free SMS & mobile banking
Fixed Deposit

A term deposit offering a fixed rate of interest for a set period.

  • Tenure 3 months and above
  • Minimum amount NPR 10,000
  • Interest on daily balance, paid quarterly/semi-annually
  • Loan against FD up to 90% of deposit
  • Deposit guarantee up to NPR 500,000

Loans

6
Home Loan

Financing to purchase, construct or renovate residential property.

  • Loan NPR 0.5 million to NPR 30 million
  • Tenure 3 to 25 years
  • Up to 80% financing on home purchase
  • Up to 100% on construction/renovation cost
  • Interest from Base Rate + 0.50%
  • Eligibility: Nepali, minimum 21 years
  • Age plus tenure cannot exceed 70 years
Subidha Loan

A personal loan for ceremonies, education, medical, travel and home improvement.

  • Non-revolving NPR 0.2 million to NPR 4 million
  • Revolving NPR 0.2 million to NPR 1.5 million
  • Tenure 1 to 10 years (non-revolving)
  • Interest from Base Rate + 0.50%
  • Fixed rate option 7.00% p.a. (up to 7 years)
  • Repaid via equal monthly installments
  • Requires unencumbered fixed asset collateral
Education Loan

Financing for higher education within Nepal or abroad.

  • Loan NPR 0.5 million to NPR 10 million
  • Tenure up to 15 years (term loan)
  • Overdraft option, 1 year renewable
  • Interest from Base Rate + 0.50%
  • Fixed rate option 7.00% p.a. (up to 7 years)
  • Eligibility: Nepali with stable income
Auto Loan

Financing to purchase private or commercial vehicles on EMI basis.

  • Available for private and commercial vehicles
  • Repaid on equal monthly installment (EMI) basis
  • Requires reliable, steady income source
  • Commercial: requires transport business permit
SME / Small and Medium Enterprises Loan

Credit facility for small and medium enterprises.

Mortgage / Secured Personal Loan

A personal loan secured against fixed asset collateral.

Cards

5
Visa / MasterCard / SCT Debit Cards

Debit cards accepted domestically and in India for ATM and POS use.

  • Visa & MasterCard accepted in Nepal and India
  • SCT debit card for domestic use
  • 24/7 ATM access across network
  • Usable at POS merchants
Visa / MasterCard Credit Cards (Domestic & International)

Credit cards in NPR or foreign currency for shopping and payments.

  • Domestic cards valid in Nepal and India
  • International cards for FCY earners, worldwide except India
  • Available in Classic and Gold variants
  • Accepted at ATMs and POS merchants
American Express Cards

Gold and Green Amex cards with global lifestyle and travel benefits.

  • Gold Domestic, Gold International and Green Card variants
  • Complimentary airport lounge access (Gold International)
  • Savings on shopping, dining, hotels and spas
  • CHIP-based advanced technology
  • Supplementary cards for spouse and children
  • Global acceptance across 128+ countries
Prepaid Cards

Reloadable Visa and UnionPay prepaid cards, no account required for some.

  • Visa Domestic prepaid valid in Nepal and India
  • Visa International prepaid, 4-year validity, reloadable
  • UnionPay International prepaid for global use
  • Domestic prepaid needs no bank account
EMI Facility

Convert credit card purchases into equal monthly installments.

  • Repayment up to 36 months
  • Interest rate 6.99% simple interest
  • Financing up to 2.5x credit limit or NPR 500,000
  • No additional charges
  • No funds blocked in bank account

Digital & e-services

4
HI-MB Mobile Banking

Himalayan Bank's mobile banking app for self-service banking on the go.

  • Self registration capability
  • Fund transfers within and between banks
  • Account statement and loan status inquiry
  • Real-time debit/credit notifications
  • Card management (debit/credit/prepaid)
  • Utility bills (NEA, NTC, NCell), school fees
  • Fully secured transactions
Himal@net Internet Banking

Online banking to manage accounts securely from anywhere.

  • Two-factor authentication with OTP device
  • Online registration without visiting branch
  • Fund transfers (NPR accounts)
  • Utility bill payments (NEA, NTC, DTH/ISP)
  • Statement, balance and cheque status inquiry
  • Free service, no fund transfer charges
  • Limits: NPR 100,000/day savings, NPR 5,000,000 current
Safe Deposit Locker Service

Lockers in various sizes to secure customers' valuables.

  • Multiple locker sizes (varies by branch)
  • Requires active savings account
  • Annual rent plus refundable key deposit
  • 25% discount for Premium account holders
  • 50% discount for Super Premium holders
  • Available across branches nationwide
SMS Alert / SMS Banking Services

SMS-based transaction alerts and banking inquiries.

Remittance

1
HimalRemit

An online, technology-oriented money transfer product for inbound remittances.

  • Service from 15+ countries (UAE, USA, UK, Qatar, etc.)
  • 70+ international partners (Remitly, Lulu Exchange, etc.)
  • Online payment tracking system
  • 24/7 toll-free support 1660-011-11000
  • Receiving agents located across Nepal

Trade Finance

2
Letter of Credit

A non-funded facility guaranteeing payment to facilitate import of goods.

  • Establishes import LC, sight and usance
  • Bank pays beneficiary if documents are clean
  • Non-funded; funded only on client default
  • Facilitates import from foreign countries
  • Available at nearest branch
Bank Guarantee

A bank undertaking to pay the beneficiary on the applicant's default.

  • Bid Bond and Performance Bond guarantees
  • Advance Payment and Financial guarantees
  • Deferred Payment and Counter guarantees
  • Customs / Bonded Warehouse guarantees
  • Non-funded trade finance facility

Other

2
Current Account (Business)

A business deposit account for day-to-day transactions.

Merchant / POS / E-Commerce Services

Card acceptance services for merchants including POS and e-commerce.

Digital & e-services

Internet banking
Fonepay QR
connectIPS
RTGS
Locker
Demat / DP
C-ASBA (IPO)
Trade finance (LC)

Deposit and loan rates effective Asar 2083, aggregated from the bank's published disclosures; card figures are indicative. Confirm with the bank before applying.