
Saptakoshi Development Bank
Dhankuta-7, Dhankuta, Koshi Province, Nepal (Corporate Office: Main Road, Biratnagar-7, Morang) ·
Saptakoshi Development Bank Limited is a Nepal Class-B national-level development bank headquartered in Biratnagar, providing deposit, loan and digital banking services.
Rates at a glance
Deposit rates
| Product | Type | Tenor | Depositor | Rate p.a. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 2yr+ | individual | 7.00% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 1yr–2yr | individual | 6.00% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 6mo–1yr | individual | 5.50% |
About Saptakoshi
Saptakoshi Development Bank Limited is licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank as a Regional "Kha" level financial institution (development bank) established under the Bank and Financial Institution Act 2063, and began operations in 2012. Its operating area covers seven districts of Koshi Province (Province No. 1): Morang, Ilam, Panchthar, Jhapa, Sunsari, Dhankuta and Terhathum. The bank commenced merged operations as "Saptakoshi Development Bank Limited" with Kabeli Bikas Bank Limited from 22nd Ashad 2076 BS, after which the combined entity operates around 28 branches across the province. It is led by CEO Dinesh Kumar Pokhrel and Chairman Laxman Limbu Subba, providing modern banking, limited banking and microfinance services.
Source: bankerdai.arthasarokar.com
Contact
- Head office
- Dhankuta-7, Dhankuta, Koshi Province, Nepal (Corporate Office: Main Road, Biratnagar-7, Morang)
- Phone
- 021-518135, 021-518137
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://skdbl.com.np
Products & Services
Deposits
6Future Saving
A children's savings account for minors aged 17 and below, operated by an authorized guardian.
- For children aged 17 and below
- Helps parents save for child's future
- Authorized person makes deposits and transactions
Dhan Laxmi Saving (Dhan Laxmi Bachat)
A savings account specially designed for women.
- Minimum balance NPR 0
- Free debit card for 1st year
- Free SMS/mobile banking for 1st year
- Any Branch Banking Service (ABBS)
- Free cheque book
- Electronic Cheque Clearing (ECC) facility
- IPS & connectIPS facility
Employee Saving
A salary account product integrating with an organization's ERP/payroll for automated salary processing.
- Free mobile banking & SMS alerts for 1st year
- Free debit card for 1st year
- Free Any Branch Banking Service (ABBS)
- Integrates with employer ERP/payroll system
Social Security Saving Account
An account to receive government social security allowance, with deposits restricted to withdrawals only.
- No minimum balance required
- For receiving social security allowance
- Deposits restricted; withdrawal of allowance only
Fixed Deposit
A term deposit offering a fixed interest rate over a chosen tenure.
- Minimum deposit NPR 25,000
- Term from 3 months to 5 years
- Interest paid monthly or quarterly per term
- No setup, monthly service or management fees
- Loan against deposit up to 90%
Recurring Fixed Deposit
A term deposit where a fixed amount is deposited monthly to build a lump sum at maturity.
- Minimum monthly deposit NPR 1,000
- Tenure 1 to 5 years
- Fixed installment and fixed interest rate
- Rate equivalent to prevailing 1-year FD rate
- Lump sum payout at maturity
- Target: students, employees, minors, housewives
Loans
4Home Loan
A loan for purchase, construction, extension or renovation of residential or commercial buildings.
- For purchase, construction, renovation or extension
- Buy apartment or housing-colony residence
- For salaried and self-employed individuals
- Competitive interest rate and service charge
- Repayment on EMI or EQI with moratorium period
SME Loan
A loan for small and medium enterprises to meet working capital and business expansion needs.
- Designed for small and medium enterprises
- Attractive and competitive interest rate
- Easy and fast loan processing
- Revolving or term loan based
- For expansion, equipment, warehousing, working capital
Professional Loan
A loan designed for salaried professionals with fixed monthly income and good social standing.
- For doctors, engineers, CAs, lawyers, salaried staff
- Competitive interest rate per market
- Installment payment on EMI basis
- Helps cover liquidity needs without dipping into savings
Gold Loan
A loan extended against fine gold and gold ornaments with quick processing.
- Financing up to NPR 10 million per individual
- Instant processing
- 1% insurance charge at settlement (gold market value)
- Eligibility: Nepali citizen
- Available at Head Office and 9+ branches
Cards
1Debit Cards
SKDBL debit card for ATM and electronic transactions linked to the customer's account.
Digital & e-services
9Saptakoshi Smart (Mobile Banking)
The bank's mobile banking app to manage accounts and transact from a mobile device.
- Account information enquiry
- Biometric login
- Mini statement
- Fund transfer
- Mobile topup and eSewa load
- Fonepay transfer
- Notification alerts
SMS Banking
SMS-based banking service for account information and alerts.
connectIPS
System to instantly and securely transfer funds from your account to an account at another bank via the internet.
- Inter-bank account-to-account fund transfer
- Internet-based, instant and secure
- Settlement via Nepal Rastra Bank accounts
Interbank Payment System (IPS)
A system to transfer funds between accounts held at participating member banks and financial institutions.
- Transfer funds across participating member banks
- Safe and efficient account-to-account transfers
Electronic Cheque Clearing (ECC)
Image-based MICR cheque processing and settlement between participating member banks.
- Image-based MICR cheque processing
- Paper cheque converted to image for clearing
- Cost-effective settlement between member banks
NEPALPAY QR
An interoperable national QR payment scheme (by NCHL under NRB NepalQR standards) for receiving merchant payments.
- Interoperable national QR scheme
- Built on NRB NepalQR standards via NCHL
- Merchant payment acceptance
- Dynamic QR enrollment via [email protected]
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
Electronic machine for self-service financial transactions without a teller.
- Self-service financial transactions
- No human teller required
C-ASBA
Centralized ASBA facility for online CRN registration to apply for share issues.
- Online CRN number registration
- Available from all branches
Load Digital Wallet
Service to load funds into a digital wallet from the bank account.
Remittance
1Other
1Locker
Safe deposit lockers of various sizes for storing valuables securely.
- Lockers in different sizes at reasonable rates
- Controlled access with high privacy
- Requires photo & citizenship of each operator
- Nominee photograph required
- Not available to minors
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.