Rates at a glance
Deposit rates
| Product | Type | Tenor | Depositor | Rate p.a. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 5yr+ | individual | 4.25% |
| Remittance Savings | Remittance | — | individual | 4.00% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 2yr–5yr | individual | 3.30% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 2yr+ | institutional | 3.00% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 1yr–2yr | individual | 3.00% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 3mo–1yr | individual | 2.76% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 1yr–2yr | institutional | 2.75% |
| Normal Savings | Normal Savings | — | individual | 2.75% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 6mo–1yr | institutional | 2.75% |
Loan rates
Cards
| Card | Network | APR | Annual fee | Grace days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBL Visa Credit Card | visa | 24.00% | Rs 750 | 45 |
Products & Services
Deposits
16Normal Saving Account
A basic savings account to promote saving habits for all individuals.
- Minimum balance NPR 500
- Free VISA Debit Card
- Free NBL Smart Mobile Banking
- Demat account opening, C-ASBA & MeroShare registration
- Open online or via Nagarik App
Senior Citizens Special Savings
A savings account for senior citizens aged 60 and above.
- Eligibility: senior citizens aged 60+
- Minimum balance NPR 500
- Free VISA Debit Card
- Free NBL Smart Mobile Banking
- Demat, C-ASBA & MeroShare registration
Salary Saving Account
A no-minimum-balance account for salaried employees.
- No minimum balance required
- Restricted to salary deposits only
- Free VISA Debit Card (first year)
- Free mobile banking & Demat (first year)
- Accidental insurance cover NPR 500,000 (first year)
- Requires employee ID or employer recommendation
NRN Saving Deposit Account
A foreign-currency savings account for Non-Resident Nepalese.
- Minimum balance USD 1,000 / GBP 900 / AUD 1,600
- Interest payable in foreign or local currency
- 0.25 paisa premium on forex exchange
- Complimentary travel card
- 50% discount on locker fee (first year)
- Account can be opened online from anywhere
Remittance Saving Account
A savings account for foreign-employment workers and their families.
- No minimum balance required
- No charge on amount received by remittance
- Only remitted (verified) funds can be deposited
- Free VISA Debit Card
- Free NBL Smart Mobile Banking
Santati Saving Account
A minor's account to build saving habits from childhood.
- Eligibility: children below 18 (minor)
- No minimum balance
- Free standing instruction to debit parent's account
- Ownership transfers to child upon citizenship
- Requires child's birth certificate & guardian ID
Nari Samman Bachat Khata
A women's savings account with remittance and locker discounts.
- Minimum balance NPR 10,000
- 50% discount on domestic remittance commission
- 50% discount on SWIFT/RTGS international remittance charge
- 50% discount on locker annual fee (Size A)
- Free mobile banking & Demat (first year)
NBL Current Account
An operating account with no transaction limits for individuals and institutions.
- Minimum balance NPR 1,000
- No restriction on deposit or withdrawal amount
- NBL Smart Mobile Banking & Connect IPS access
- Eligibility: individuals, firms, companies, institutions
Fixed / Term Deposit Account
Fixed-tenure term deposits in normal, institutional, remittance and NRN variants.
Loans
20Home Loan
A loan to construct, purchase, renovate or extend residential property.
- Minimum loan NPR 5 lakh
- Up to 70% of valuation for purchase
- Tenure up to 20 years (construction/purchase)
- Renovation tenure up to 10 years
- Eligibility: Nepali citizen 18+
- Requires 8-foot motorable road access
Auto Loan
A loan to purchase new or second-hand vehicles for personal or business use.
- Up to 60% of quotation price (per NRB directives)
- Tenure 2 to 7 years
- Covers new and second-hand vehicles
- Eligibility: Nepali citizen 18+ with steady income
Personal Loan
A term loan or overdraft against property for personal needs.
- Loan up to NPR 50 lakh
- Term loan tenure up to 20 years
- Overdraft for 1 year, subject to renewal
- Eligibility: Nepali citizen 18-60
- Requires property collateral with motorable access
NBL Education Loan
A loan to finance higher-education tuition and expenses.
- Up to 100% of tuition & admission fees
- Or 80% of total expenses (minimum NPR 2 lakh)
- Tenure 2 to 10 years (excluding moratorium)
- Eligibility: 50% marks / 2.5 GPA at intermediate level
- Requires property collateral and income proof
Gold and Silver Loan
A quick loan against gold and silver ornaments as security.
- Eligibility: Nepali citizen above 18
- Must hold an NBL account
- Simplified documents and quick loan decision
- CIC report required if loan is NPR 1 million or above
Cards
4VISA Debit Card (ATM/Debit Card)
A VISA debit card for ATM, POS and online use, in domestic and international variants.
- Domestic card accepted at VISA ATMs in Nepal & India
- International card accepted at VISA ATMs worldwide
- Cash withdrawal, balance inquiry, POS payments
- PIN change facility
- Card delivered in approximately 10 days
NBL VISA Credit Card
A VISA credit card valid in Nepal, India and Bhutan.
- Valid in Nepal, India & Bhutan
- Credit limit NPR 20,000 to 500,000
- Interest-free period 15 to 45 days on purchases
- Interest 2% per month (24% p.a.)
- Joining/annual fee NPR 750 each
- Eligibility: age 21+, min monthly income NPR 20,000
Digital & e-services
4NBL Smart Mobile Banking
A mobile app for account management, payments and transfers.
- Balance inquiry and graphical statements
- ConnectIPS interbank fund transfers
- QR code merchant payments and transfers
- Bill payments: electricity, water, internet, airlines, fees
- Mobile top-up and wallet loading (Khalti, eSewa, IMEpay)
- Biometric/fingerprint security and self-registration
Remittance
2NBL Remit
A web-based remittance payout system integrated with partner remittance companies.
- Integrated with 12 remittance partners (IME, City Express, Western Union, Prabhu, etc.)
- Payout across nationwide branch network
- 100+ sub-agents across districts
- SWIFT code NEBLNPKA
Remittance Services
Inward, domestic and international money transfer services.
- Inward remittance via secret key/PIN and government ID
- Domestic remittance between branches
- Money2India transfers via ICICI Bank
- Inward & outward SWIFT transfers (code NEBLNPKA)
- Outward for education and health, per NRB rules
Trade Finance
3Letter of Credit
A bank instrument guaranteeing buyer's payment to the seller in trade.
- Sight, Usance, Deferred, Revolving, Confirmed types
- Transferable, Back-to-Back and Discounting LC
- Local LC for domestic transactions
- Same-day processing subject to compliance
- Advisory services and correspondent banking network
Bank Guarantee
An undertaking to pay the beneficiary if the applicant fails contractual obligations.
- Bid bond and performance guarantees
- Advance payment and counter guarantees
- Payment/suppliers credit and custom guarantees
- Same-day issuance on document submission
- Claim settlement within 7 working days
- Online verification to prevent counterfeits
Other
1Safe Deposit Locker
Secure lockers for storing valuables and important documents.
- Nine locker sizes (A to I)
- Annual rent NPR 2,500 (Size A) to NPR 10,000 (Size I)
- Protection from fire and theft
- Available at 89 branches across all seven provinces
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.
