Verified List of Banks in Nepal (2026 Update)
Official Name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Capital City: Kathmandu
Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR)

Continent: Asia Country: Nepal Total Banks: 24
The Nepal section of our directory lists 24 verified financial institutions, concentrated in and around Kathmandu. Verification was completed as part of the 2026 data cycle.
Nepal reports a public debt-to-GDP ratio of approximately 48.8%, against an unemployment rate of 10.50%. Average inflation is estimated at approximately 5.50%, a useful benchmark for currency and purchasing-power stability in the region. Foreign exchange reserves equal roughly 51.03% of GDP, indicating a substantial external liquidity buffer relative to economic output. The largest commercial bank operating in Nepal is RBB bank.
Nepal's banking sector shows roughly 95.8% direct SWIFT/BIC connectivity, corresponding to an 'Integrated' classification under the Bankinfobook Financial Connectivity Index.
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✓ Verified: This entry was personally compiled and reviewed by Milan Ignjatovic using primary sources.
Founder & Sole Curator, Bankinfobook | Master Manager of ICT · Graduated Economist
Last Data Review: January 21, 2026




