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Pokhara Finance Ltd

Class C — Finance CompanyPrivateनिक्षेप सुरक्षित

Head Office, Newroad, Pokhara-9, Kaski, Gandaki Province ·

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Pokhara Finance Ltd is one of Nepal's oldest Class-C finance companies, established in 1997 (2053 BS) and headquartered in Pokhara, Kaski.

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Asar 2083
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Rates at a glance

आधार दर
7.42%
Best FD
6.00%
Best savings
4.25%
Home loan from

Deposit rates

ProductTypeTenorDepositorRate p.a.
Fixed DepositFixed3yr+individual6.00%
Fixed DepositFixed3yr+institutional6.00%
Fixed DepositFixed2yr–2yrindividual4.50%
Fixed DepositFixed2yr–35moinstitutional4.50%
Remittance SavingsRemittanceindividual4.25%
Normal SavingsNormal Savingsindividual3.25%
Fixed DepositFixed9mo–9moinstitutional2.75%
Fixed DepositFixed9mo–9moindividual2.75%
Fixed DepositFixed1yr–1yrindividual2.75%
Fixed DepositFixed6mo–6moinstitutional2.75%
Fixed DepositFixed6mo–6moindividual2.75%
Fixed DepositFixed1yr–23moinstitutional2.75%

About Pokhara

Pokhara Finance Limited is a Nepal Rastra Bank licensed "C" class financial institution established in 1997 AD (2053 BS), making it among the oldest finance companies operating in Nepal. It operates a network of 26 branches/offices across Kaski, Syangja, Tanahun, Nawalparasi, Rupandehi, Banke and Chitwan districts, primarily in the Gandaki and Lumbini provinces. The company has an authorized capital of NPR 1.5 billion and paid-up capital of NPR 1.08 billion, with 51% promoter and 49% public ownership. Its objective is to provide banking services to industry, trade, business, priority and deprived sectors, and small entrepreneurs.

Source: www.pokharafinance.com.np

Contact

Head office
Head Office, Newroad, Pokhara-9, Kaski, Gandaki Province
Phone
061-544135 (Toll-Free: 16606152001)

Products & Services

Deposits

2
Saving Deposits

A transaction savings account placed for an unspecified period, withdrawable anytime via cheque, slip, transfer, standing instruction or ATM card.

  • Interest on daily balance, paid quarterly
  • Free cheque book and debit card
  • Mobile banking and C-ASBA available
  • Any-branch banking facility
  • Minimum balance varies by account type
  • No account closing charge
  • Statements issued on request
Fixed Deposits

An interest-bearing term account holding a fixed amount at a fixed rate, repayable with interest on a fixed maturity date.

  • Minimum amount NPR 10,000
  • Higher interest than savings accounts
  • Interest paid quarterly or annually per request
  • Can be opened only by account holders
  • Interest rate guaranteed for the period
  • Automatic renewal/disposal of principal & interest

Loans

12
Personal Home Loan

Loan to construct, buy, renovate or extend a residential home or flat, or refinance an existing home loan.

  • Loan NPR 0.5M to NPR 20M
  • Tenure up to 20 years
  • Equal monthly installment repayment
  • Up to 80% of construction cost
  • Up to 70% of FMV for first home buy
  • No prepayment charge up to NPR 5M
  • Eligible age 18 to 75 years
Mortgage Loan

Loan against property to repay borrowings, buy real estate, invest in equities or renovate.

  • Loan NPR 0.5M to NPR 50M
  • Tenure up to 15 years
  • Equal monthly installment repayment
  • Loan-to-value 50% of property FMV
  • No prepayment charge below NPR 5M
  • Eligible age 18 to 75 years
Hire Purchase Loan

Vehicle and equipment financing for private, commercial and earthmoving/equipment use.

  • Private auto NPR 90K to NPR 15M
  • Commercial vehicle NPR 0.5M to NPR 10M
  • New private vehicle tenure up to 8 years
  • Up to 50% LTV new private vehicle
  • Up to 80% financing for electric vehicles
  • Up to 70% for new commercial vehicles
  • Equal monthly installment repayment
Personal Loan (Interest Payable/Overdraft)

Loan to repay personal borrowings, household expenses, business investment or other acceptable purposes.

  • Loan NPR 0.5M to NPR 5M
  • Interest payable monthly or quarterly
  • Overdraft (revolving) or interest-payable type
  • Maximum tenure 1 year, renewable
  • Loan-to-value 50% of property FMV
  • No prepayment charge
  • Eligible age 18 to 75 years
Professional Loan (Revolving/Term)

Loan for professionals to meet household, education, business, consumer-durable or social-event expenses.

  • Revolving NPR 0.1M to NPR 0.5M
  • Term NPR 0.1M to NPR 1.5M
  • Term tenure up to 7 years
  • Revolving tenure 1 year, renewable
  • Security: promissory note or organization guarantee
  • No prepayment charge
Education Loan

Loan to meet higher-education expenses within Nepal or abroad.

  • Up to NPR 3.5M (Nepal/SAARC)
  • Up to NPR 5M (studies abroad)
  • Tenure up to 10 years including course period
  • Equal monthly installment repayment
  • Loan-to-value up to 60% of property FMV
  • No prepayment charge
  • Eligible age 18 to 40 years
Real Estate Loan (Term/WC)

Loan for businesses in land purchase/plotting and construction of commercial complexes and residential apartments.

  • Minimum loan NPR 5M
  • Term loan tenure up to 15 years
  • Up to 40% FMV inside valley
  • Up to 50% FMV outside valley
  • Up to 80% of construction cost
  • No prepayment charge up to NPR 5M
  • Eligible age 18 to 75 years
Industrial/Business/Tourism Loan (Term/Overdraft/WC)

Loan for enterprises in manufacturing, trading, retail, professional and hospitality services.

  • Minimum loan NPR 0.5M
  • Term loan tenure up to 15 years
  • Revolving tenure 1 year, renewable
  • Up to 80% of property FMV
  • Monthly/quarterly or installment repayment
  • No prepayment charge below NPR 5M
Working Capital Loan (Above NPR 10 M)

Working-capital financing for larger enterprises in manufacturing, trading, retail and hospitality.

  • Minimum loan NPR 10M
  • Permanent working capital 3 to 10 years
  • Fluctuating WC: interest monthly/quarterly
  • Up to 80% of property FMV
  • No prepayment charge
  • Eligible age 18 to 75 years
Share Loan (Revolving/WC)

Loan to invest in share-market transactions against pledged shares.

  • Loan NPR 0.5M to NPR 120M
  • Up to 70% of total market value of shares
  • Interest payable monthly or quarterly
  • Maximum tenure 1 year, renewable
  • No prepayment charge
  • Eligible age 18 to 75 years
Agriculture Loan

Loan for enterprises and individuals in agronomy, livestock, horticulture, floriculture, aquaculture and apiculture.

  • Enterprises from NPR 0.5M
  • Individuals NPR 0.1M to NPR 1M
  • Term loan tenure up to 15 years
  • Up to 80% of property FMV
  • No prepayment charge below NPR 5M
  • Eligible age 18 to 75 years
Deprived Sector Loan

Loan to NRB-licensed microfinance institutions and to poor/marginalized individuals, with or without collateral.

  • Institutional NPR 5M to NPR 150M
  • Personal NPR 0.05M to NPR 2.5M
  • Institutional term tenure up to 5 years
  • Personal term tenure up to 5 years
  • Up to 80% of property FMV (personal)
  • Institutional security: corporate guarantee
  • No prepayment charge

Cards

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POFIL Debit Card (SCT-UPI)

An SCT-network debit card for ATM cash withdrawal and POS purchases linked to a Pokhara Finance account.

  • Accepted at 2,000+ SCT ATM terminals
  • Usable at 10,000+ POS merchant locations
  • Free cash withdrawal at Pokhara Finance ATMs
  • ATM max withdrawal NPR 20,000 per transaction
  • ATM max NPR 50,000 per day (Nepal)
  • Usable in Nepal and India
  • NPR 15 fee at other SCT ATMs in Nepal

Digital & e-services

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Pokhara Finance Smart (Mobile Banking)

The official mobile banking app for account access, fund transfers, bill payments and QR payments.

  • View balances and transaction statements
  • Fund transfer within bank and Fonepay network
  • Interbank transfer via Fonepay or ConnectIPS
  • Interoperable Fonepay and NepalPay QR payments
  • Utility bill payment and mobile top-ups
  • Max NPR 300,000 per transaction
  • Max NPR 9,000,000 per month
  • Instant debit/credit transaction alerts
QR Payment Solutions

Fonepay and NepalPay QR merchant payment system for businesses and small local merchants.

  • Cashless digital transactions
  • Static and dynamic QR codes
  • Payment confirmation via SMS, email, voice
  • Business app for history and reconciliation
  • Digital refund facility
  • Accepts cross-border payments from Indian customers
  • Personal merchant QR daily limit NPR 5,000
NCHL-IPS / ConnectIPS

Interbank payment and unified payment platform for fund transfers and bill payments via Nepal Clearing House.

  • Interbank fund transfer between member BFIs
  • Link Pokhara Finance account to ConnectIPS
  • Supports C2G, C2B and P2P payments
  • Bill payments through the platform
  • Available on web and mobile app channels
Demat & ASBA Service

C-ASBA and Demat services for applying to IPO/FPO/Right shares with blocked amount in the customer's account.

  • C-ASBA registered with CDSC
  • Amount blocked, debited only after allotment
  • Register C-ASBA from any branch to get CRN
  • Apply IPO/FPO/Right share via application form
  • MeroShare registration supported

Remittance

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Remittance Services

Domestic and international money transfer services available from Head Office and all branches.

  • International Money Express (IME)
  • Prabhu Money Transfer and City Express
  • Western Union and MoneyGram
  • Himal Remit, Samsara Remit, Sanima Xpress
  • Nepal Remit, iPay Remit, eSewa Remit
  • Available at Head Office and all branches

Other

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Locker

Safe deposit locker facility for storing valuables at the Head Office.

  • Available at Head Office, Newroad, Pokhara-9
  • Refundable deposit NPR 10,000
  • Size A annual rent NPR 3,000 (6"x8")
  • Size B annual rent NPR 4,000 (6"x16")
  • Size C annual rent NPR 5,000 (12"x16")
  • Annual rent payable in advance

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.