A Class Commercial Banks are the largest and most well-established banks in Nepal. They include such banks as NIC Asia Bank, Global IME Bank, Nabil Bank, Nepal Investment Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, etc.
These banks are well-capitalized and have a strong presence in both the urban and rural areas of Nepal. They offer a full range of banking services, including loans, deposits, and foreign exchange.
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List of A Class Commercial Banks in Nepal
According to the Nepal Rastra Bank, there are currently 21 commercial banks in Nepal. These banks are responsible for providing financial services to the general public and businesses in Nepal.
These banks offer a wide range of services such as savings and checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and more.
These are the 21 commercial banks currently operating in Nepal. These banks play a vital role in the Nepali economy by providing financial services to the general public and businesses.
The commercial banks in Nepal are:
| S.N. | Bank Code | A Class Commercial Bank Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADBL | Agriculture Development Bank Limited |
| 2 | CZBIL | Citizens Bank International Limited |
| 3 | EBL | Everest Bank Limited |
| 4 | GBIME | Global IME Bank Limited |
| 5 | HBL | Himalayan Bank Limited |
| 6 | KBL | Kumari Bank Limited |
| 7 | LBL | Laxmi Bank Limited |
| 8 | MBL | Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited |
| 9 | NABIL | Nabil Bank Limited |
| 10 | NBL | Nepal Bank Limited |
| 11 | NICA | NIC Asia Bank Limited |
| 12 | NIMB | Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited |
| 13 | NMB | NMB Bank Limited |
| 14 | PCBL | Prime Commercial Bank Limited |
| 15 | PRVU | Prabhu Bank Limited |
| 16 | RBB | Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited |
| 17 | SANIMA | Sanima Bank Limited |
| 18 | SBI | Nepal SBI Bank Limited |
| 19 | SBL | Siddhartha Bank Limited |
| 20 | SCB | Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited |
| 21 | SRBL | Sunrise Bank Limited |
FAQs
How many A Class Commercial Banks are there in Nepal?
There were 21 A Class Commercial Banks in Nepal, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (the central bank of Nepal) after all mergers. It’s important to note that this number may have changed since then due to any potential mergers or other factors.
Which is the first A Class Commercial Bank in Nepal?
Nepal Bank Limited is the first A-Class Commercial Bank in Nepal. It was established on November 15, 1937, A.D. (Kartik, 30, 1994) as the country’s first commercial bank.
What is an A-Class Commercial Bank?
A-Class Commercial Bank is the largest and most well-established bank and are are well-capitalized and has a strong presence in both the urban and rural areas of Nepal. They offer a full range of banking services, including loans, deposits, and foreign exchange.