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Muktinath Bikas Bank

Class B — Development BankPrivateDeposit guaranteed

Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal ·

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Muktinath Bikas Bank is one of Nepal's leading national-level Class-B development banks, serving over 1.4 million customers nationwide with a strong focus on inclusive and micro-banking.

177
Branches
ATMs
27
Products
Asar 2083
Effective

Rates at a glance

Base rate
5.64%
Best FD
4.75%
Best savings
4.75%
Home loan from
6.04%

Deposit rates

ProductTypeTenorDepositorRate p.a.
Fixed DepositFixed5yr–10yrinstitutional4.75%
Remittance SavingsRemittanceindividual4.75%
Fixed DepositFixed5yr–10yrindividual4.66%
Fixed DepositFixed3yr–5yrindividual3.75%
Fixed DepositFixed3yr–5yrinstitutional3.50%
Fixed DepositFixed2yr–2yrindividual3.00%
Fixed DepositFixed2yr–2yrinstitutional3.00%
Fixed DepositFixed6mo–6moinstitutional2.75%
Fixed DepositFixed6mo–6moindividual2.75%
Fixed DepositFixed1yr–1yrindividual2.75%
Fixed DepositFixed3mo–3moindividual2.75%
Fixed DepositFixed1yr–1yrinstitutional2.75%
Normal SavingsNormal Savingsindividual2.75%

Loan rates

ProductEffective rateBasePremium
Housing Loan6.04%–8.04%5.64%+0.40%–2.40%
Home Equity Loan6.04%–8.04%5.64%+0.40%–2.40%
Auto Loan6.64%–8.64%5.64%+1.00%–3.00%
Hire Purchase Loan7.64%–9.64%5.64%+2.00%–4.00%
Education Loan7.64%–9.64%5.64%+2.00%–4.00%
Gold Loan7.64%–9.64%5.64%+2.00%–4.00%
Share Loan6.64%–8.64%5.64%+1.00%–3.00%
Personal Term Loan7.64%–9.64%5.64%+2.00%–4.00%
Personal Overdraft Loan8.14%–10.14%5.64%+2.50%–4.50%
Term Mortgage Loan6.64%–8.64%5.64%+1.00%–3.00%
Real Estate Loan6.64%–8.64%5.64%+1.00%–3.00%
Real Estate Overdraft7.14%–9.14%5.64%+1.50%–3.50%
Agriculture Loan5.64%
Business Loan6.64%–8.64%5.64%+1.00%–3.00%
Flexi Business Loan6.64%–8.64%5.64%+1.00%–3.00%
Short Term Business Loan7.64%–9.64%5.64%+2.00%–4.00%
Small Enterprise Loan8.14%–10.14%5.64%+2.50%–4.50%
Micro-Enterprise Loan8.64%–10.64%5.64%+3.00%–5.00%
Subsidized Loan7.64%–7.64%5.64%+2.00%–2.00%
Hirepurchase Loan7.64%–9.64%5.64%+2.00%–4.00%
General Loan8.64%–10.64%5.64%+3.00%–5.00%
Housing Loan (Fixed, up to 5 yrs)11.50% (fixed)5.64%
Bridge Gap Loan6.64%–8.64%5.64%+1.00%–3.00%
Demand Loan6.64%–8.64%5.64%+1.00%–3.00%

About Muktinath

Established in 2007 (B.S. 2063) and headquartered in Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Muktinath Bikas Bank began as a three-district development bank in Syangja and grew to national-level operations by 2015. It is regarded as one of Nepal's top development banks, with a balance-sheet size exceeding NPR 136 billion, around 1.4 million customers and a network of about 177 outlets nationwide. The bank is known for inclusive and microfinance-oriented banking and received the European Microfinance Award in 2020.

Source: www.muktinathbank.com.np

Contact

Head office
Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone
+977-01-5970887

Products & Services

Deposits

9
Normal Saving Account

A basic savings account with low minimum balance and essential banking facilities.

  • Minimum balance NPR 500
  • Free cheque book
  • Any branch banking service
  • VISA ATM card access
  • Mobile banking
  • Free NTC bill payment
Muktinath Premium Bachat

A premium savings account with unlimited transactions and any-branch banking.

  • Minimum balance NPR 1,000
  • Free cheque book
  • Unlimited deposit and withdrawal
  • Any branch banking service
  • ATM card access
  • Mobile banking
Muktinath Sarvotkrishta Bachat Khata

A premium savings account with higher minimum balance and complimentary first-year services.

  • Minimum balance NPR 10,000
  • Free cheque book
  • VISA debit card
  • Free mobile banking first year
  • Internet banking
  • Any branch banking service
Muktinath Pocket Money Bachat Khata

A youth savings account for students aged 15 to under 18 with parental oversight.

  • Eligibility: students aged 15 to under 18
  • Minimum balance NPR 50
  • Free mobile banking with parental consent
  • Free Demat and Mero Share registration
  • Max monthly withdrawal NPR 25,000
  • Max monthly deposit NPR 50,000
  • No cheque book issued
Mahila Pewa Bachat Khata

A savings account designed for women aged 16 and above.

  • Eligibility: women aged 16+
  • Minimum balance NPR 500
  • Free cheque book
  • VISA ATM access
  • Mobile banking
  • Internet banking
Sunaulo Bal Shikshya Bachat Khata

A children's savings account (age 18 and below) encouraging educational savings.

  • Eligibility: children aged 18 or below
  • Minimum balance NPR 0
  • Free cheque book
  • Any branch banking service
  • Opened with child's birth certificate / NID
Muktinath Krishak Bachat Khata

A savings account aimed at agricultural workers with low opening balance.

  • Minimum balance NPR 100
  • Free cheque book
  • VISA debit card
  • Mobile and internet banking
  • Free Demat registration
  • Free any branch banking
Sharedhani Bachat Khata

A savings account for share investors with free first-year digital services.

  • Minimum balance NPR 100
  • VISA debit card free for 1 year
  • Mobile banking free for 1 year
  • Internet banking free for 1 year
  • Free Demat registration
Fixed Deposit

Term deposits for individuals and institutions with tenures from 3 months to 10 years.

  • Tenure 3 months to 10 years
  • Individual rate 2.75% up to 1 year
  • Individual rate up to 4.66% for 5-10 years
  • Institutional rate up to 3.50%
  • Interest paid quarterly
  • Remittance FD adds up to +1% bonus
  • Akshaya Kosh min balance NPR 5,000

Loans

8
Housing Loan

Financing for purchase, construction or renovation of residential property.

  • Loan up to NPR 2 crore
  • Interest: Base Rate + up to 2.40% premium
  • Purpose: buy, build or renovate home
  • Admin charge 1%
Auto Loan

Financing for purchase of new or second-hand private vehicles.

  • Financing up to 50% of value
  • Tenure up to 7 years
  • Interest: Base Rate + up to 3.00% premium
  • Admin charge 1%
  • For new or second-hand private vehicles
Hire Purchase Loan

Financing for commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.

  • Interest: Base Rate + up to 4.00% premium
  • For buses, trucks, taxis, microbuses
  • Also funds excavators, rollers, dozers
  • Admin charge 1%
Personal Loan

Term loan or overdraft for personal and family financing needs.

  • Interest: Base Rate + up to 4.00% premium
  • Available as term loan or overdraft
  • Purpose: land/building or personal needs
Agriculture Loan

Financing for farmers in production, cultivation and agri-trading.

  • Interest: Base Rate + up to 2.00% premium
  • Funds cultivation, livestock, cold storage
  • Also agri-equipment and feed industry
  • Admin charge 1%
Business / Industrial Loan

Financial assistance to registered businesses and industrial sectors.

  • Interest: Base Rate + up to 2.00% premium
  • For legally registered businesses/industries
  • Admin charge 1%
Real Estate Loan

Financing for developers and individuals in commercial real estate.

  • Interest: Base Rate + up to 3.50% premium
  • Funds commercial buildings, shopping complexes
  • Covers land and building buy/sell
  • Admin charge 1%
Share Loan

Short-term loan against shares listed on Nepal Stock Exchange.

  • Loan up to NPR 20 crore
  • Tenure 1 year, renewable
  • Interest: Base Rate + up to 3.00% premium
  • Service fee 1.00%
  • Processed within 48 hours

Cards

2
Muktinath VISA Debit Card

A Visa debit card for purchases and ATM withdrawals across Nepal and India.

  • Usable at Visa POS and ATMs
  • Accepted in Nepal and India
  • 5 free monthly transactions at other ATMs
  • NPR 15 per extra partner-ATM withdrawal
  • Upgradeable for domestic e-commerce
  • Tap and Pay contactless
  • Valid 5 years
Muktinath Instant Card

An instantly issued Visa debit card provided at account opening.

  • Issued instantly at account opening
  • Usable at Visa merchants and ATMs
  • Accepted in Nepal and India
  • Upgradeable for domestic e-commerce
  • Tap and Pay contactless
  • SMS transaction alerts
  • Valid 5 years

Digital & e-services

2
Muktinath Faida App (Mobile Banking)

The bank's mobile banking app for transactions, payments and account management.

  • Balance inquiry and mini statement
  • Biometric fingerprint login
  • QR / Fonepay merchant payments
  • Utility bill and top-up payments
  • Intra-bank and interbank fund transfer
  • eSewa wallet loading
  • Fixed Deposit and loan-against-FD requests
  • SMS banking without internet
Internet Banking

Web portal for account information, transfers and bill payments.

  • Account info and statements
  • Intra-bank fund transfer
  • Merchant and utility bill payments
  • eSewa facility
  • Per-transaction limit NPR 200,000
  • Daily limit NPR 20 lakh (max 10 txns)

Remittance

1
Muktinath Remittance

Money transfer service connecting remitters and beneficiaries through a nationwide agent network.

  • Bridges remitter and beneficiary
  • Nationwide payout agent coverage
  • Agents include banks, money transfers, microfinance
  • Linked Remittance Fixed Deposit with bonus rate

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.