Rates at a glance
Deposit rates
| Product | Type | Tenor | Depositor | Rate p.a. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 2yr+ | individual | 5.25% |
| Remittance Savings | Remittance | — | individual | 4.75% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 1yr–2yr | individual | 4.75% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 6mo–1yr | individual | 4.25% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 3mo–6mo | individual | 3.50% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 5yr+ | institutional | 3.50% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 2yr–5yr | institutional | 3.00% |
| Fixed Deposit | Fixed | 1yr–2yr | institutional | 2.75% |
| Normal Savings | Normal Savings | — | individual | 2.75% |
Loan rates
Cards
| Card | Network | APR | Annual fee | Grace days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIMB Visa Classic Credit Card Classic | visa | 24.00% | — | — |
| NIMB Visa Gold Credit Card Gold | visa | 24.00% | — | — |
Products & Services
Deposits
14Lotus Savings Account
A general-purpose savings account for all customer segments with low minimum balance.
- Minimum balance NPR 2,500 inside Kathmandu Valley
- Minimum balance NPR 1,000 outside Valley
- Interest 3.00% p.a.
- Free NIMB Smart mobile & e-banking
- VISA or MasterCard debit card
- Cheque book on request
- DEMAT and credit card eligibility
E-Zee Savings Account
A premium savings account with higher minimum balance and full feature set.
- Minimum balance NPR 50,000
- Interest 3.00% p.a.
- Free cheque book on request
- VISA and MasterCard debit cards
- NIMB Smart mobile & e-banking
- Integrated DEMAT facility
- Credit card from NPR 50,000 limit
E-Zee Student Savings Account (ESA)
A savings account designed for students.
- Interest 3.00% p.a.
- NIMB Smart mobile & e-banking
- Debit card facility
KetaKeti Bachat Khata
A children's savings account for minors below 18 years.
- For children below 18 years
- Interest 3.00% p.a.
- NPR 100 welcome deposit on first account
- Linkable to NIMB Smart app
- ConnectIPS interbank transfers
- VISA/MasterCard debit card under guardian
Triple Benefit Plus Savings Account
A one-window account combining savings, Demat and broker accounts for stock investors.
- Minimum balance NPR 500
- Interest 3.00% p.a.
- Free Demat, MeroShare & Broker registration
- Free C-ASBA and CRN registration
- Free cheque book on request
- VISA or MasterCard debit card
- Free NIMB Smart & e-commerce registration
Afnai Bachat Khata
A basic savings account that can be opened with as little as NPR 1.
- Open with NPR 1
- Interest 3.00% p.a.
- Mobile & internet banking
- Debit card facility
Janani Janmabhumi Savings Account
A remittance-focused dual savings account (LCY and FCY variants) for Nepalis earning abroad.
- Interest 5.00% p.a.
- Available in local and foreign currency
- Targeted at remittance customers
- Mobile & internet banking
Prithvi Remittance Account
A savings account tied to inward remittance with a higher interest rate.
- Interest 5.00% p.a.
- For remittance-receiving customers
- Mobile & internet banking
NIMB Green Future Savings Account
A savings account with a slightly higher rate.
- Interest 4.00% p.a.
Nawa Aayam Bachat Khata
A savings account scheme with an enhanced rate.
- Interest 3.90% p.a.
Individual Fixed Deposit (NPR)
A term deposit for individuals with tenure-based interest paid quarterly.
- 3 to 6 months: 4.25% p.a.
- Above 6 months to 1 year: 5.00% p.a.
- Above 1 to 2 years: 6.00% p.a.
- Above 2 years: 6.50% p.a.
- Minimum tenure 3 months
- Interest paid quarterly
Remittance Fixed Deposit (NPR)
A term deposit for funds received from abroad with higher rates.
- 1 year: 6.00% p.a.
- Above 1 to 2 years: 7.00% p.a.
- Above 2 years: 7.50% p.a.
- Only for legitimate funds from abroad
FCY Fixed Deposit
A foreign-currency term deposit.
- USD deposit: 4.00% p.a.
- Other currencies: 2.50% p.a.
FCY Savings Account
A foreign-currency savings account.
- USD savings: 3.00% p.a.
- Other currencies: 1.50% p.a.
Loans
8Home Loan (Ghar Karja)
An installment housing loan for purchase, construction, renovation or extension of property.
- Loan NPR 1 million to 200 million
- LTV up to 60% of fair market value
- Up to 100% of construction cost (within LTV)
- Tenure up to 30 years
- 20 years for 100% remittance income
- Repaid via EMI or quarterly installments
- Debt burden ratio max 50% of income
- Borrower age 25 to 70 years
Personal Loan
A mortgage or overdraft loan to meet personal financial requirements.
- Mortgage loan NPR 0.5 million to 250 million
- Overdraft loan NPR 0.5 million to 5 million
- Tenure up to 30 years (mortgage)
- Overdraft 1 year revolving
- LTV up to 50% of fair market value
- Debt burden ratio max 50% of income
- Grace period up to 1 year
Auto Loan
A vehicle financing loan for new and used vehicles.
- Loan NPR 1 million to 25 million
- Up to 50% of proforma invoice
- EMI max 50% of gross income
- Businesses need DSCR of 1.1x
- For citizens, firms and companies
Loan Against Fixed Deposit
A loan secured by the borrower's fixed deposit as collateral.
- Up to 90% of fixed deposit value
- Interest = coupon rate + up to 3% premium
- Tenure 1 year revolving
- Cannot exceed FD maturity
- Overdraft or time-loan repayment
- For Nepali citizens and entities with FD
Hire Purchase Loan
A vehicle/equipment financing loan on hire-purchase terms.
Business Loan
A financing facility for business and working-capital needs.
Clean Social Loan
An unsecured personal loan for social and personal obligations.
Deprived Sector & Subsidized Loans
Concessional/subsidized lending under NRB deprived-sector requirements.
Cards
5Debit Card
VISA and MasterCard debit cards linked to NIMB accounts.
- VISA and MasterCard options
- Accepted at ATMs, POS and online
- EMV chip-based security
- Contactless Tap & Pay
Credit Card
VISA credit cards in domestic and international variants.
- Gold and Classic domestic variants
- International credit card available
- Usable at merchants, e-commerce and ATMs
- Domestic valid in Nepal, India & Bhutan
- Limit from NPR 50,000 based on income
Travel Card
A prepaid card pre-loaded with foreign currency for international travel.
- Loadable with foreign currency
- VISA/MasterCard accepted globally
- Usable at ATMs, POS and online
- For international travel (excludes India/Bhutan)
Virtual Prepaid International Card
A virtual (no physical) prepaid card for online foreign purchases.
- No physical card issued
- For online foreign purchases
- Requires PAN to issue
NIMB Paywear
A wearable contactless payment device.
- Contactless Tap & Pay payments
Digital & e-services
3NIMB Smart (Mobile Banking)
The bank's unified mobile, internet and digital-payment app.
- Balance enquiry & mini-statements
- Fund transfers within NIMB & other banks
- QR / Fonepay merchant payments
- Utility bill payment & mobile recharge
- Free transfers within NIMB accounts
- 128-bit SSL encryption
Internet Banking (e-Banking)
Web-based banking portal for account management and transfers.
- View balance and statements
- Interbank transfers via ConnectIPS
- Online bill payments
- Access from desktop or mobile
NIMB Smart Portal
Desktop web portal for digital banking and investment services.
- Balance, statements & transfers
- ConnectIPS transfers
- Bill payment and recharge
Remittance
2Prithivi Remit
NIMB's web-based inward/outward remittance system with nationwide payout.
- Real-time remittance request updates
- Cash payout or account credit
- More than 15,000 payout locations
- Domestic and international agents
Western Union
International money-transfer service available through NIMB.
- Receive cash within minutes
- Counter, online and SMS channels
- 500,000+ outlets in 200+ countries
Trade Finance
3Letter of Credit (LC)
Documentary credit instrument for settling import/export trade payments.
- Guarantees payment to the seller
- For import and export transactions
Bank Guarantee
Guarantees issued to support customer contracts and commitments.
- Bid bond / tender guarantees
- Performance guarantees
- Customs and financial guarantees
Trade Services
NIMB's overall trade-finance product suite for import/export clients.
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.
