This post is about Function of
Commercial Banks in Nepal. This post also includes functions, role and
authority of commercial bank in Nepal.
Before going to the topic function of Commercial Banks in Nepal, Let’s discuss first what is bank?
Introduction of bank
A bank is an organization, which deals
in money and credit. The bank may be a company, firm, business,
organization or person, which is involved in lending and borrowing
activities. In modern term, we can not say that bank activities are
limited to just borrowing and lending. This is very primitive concept.
In modern concept bank is an institution that deals in monetary
transactions. Monetary transactions mean dealing in money and credit. It
accepts the deposits from different sectors in different accounts and
provides loans of different types to needed sector.
Some definitions of bank from experts:
According to R.S. Sayers, “a bank is an
institution whose whole debts are widely accepted in settlement of other
people’s debts.”
In the words of Crowthese, “the banker
business is to take debts of other people to offer his own in exchange
and thereby create money.”
According to Horace white, ‘bank is manufacturer of credit and money so facilitating exchange.”
Origin of the word “bank’
The word bank is derived from the
Italian word ‘Banco’ that means bench. The early years, people
transacted their business at benches in the market place in Italy. When
people failed in business their benches, (Banco) was broken up and the
word bankrupt derived. The word bench, which was termed as “banco” in
Italy, was used, as Back” in German language, “banke” in French and
“bank” is England So, the word bank derived to this world.
Summary of Bank Introduction
Therefore, bank means ‘a financial
institution which accepts deposits gives loan, exchange or issue money,
performs financial functions, control credit and perform agency
functions.
Introduction of Commercial bank
Commercial banks is an institution
which accepts deposits, makes business loans,
and offers related services. Commercial banks also allow for a variety
of deposit accounts, such as checking, savings, and time deposit.
These institutions are run to make a profit and owned by a group of
individuals. In Nepal, Nepal Rastra bank is central bank of Nepal. Nepal
Rastra bank, the governing body of banking and financial institution
has categorized the bank and financial institution in four distinct
categories. i.e. ‘A’ Class, ‘B’ Class, ‘C’ class and ‘D’ class
institutions. Commercial banks are categorized under A class banks in
Nepal. These categories of banks in Nepal differ according to capital
and service provided by them.
Total number of commercial banks in Nepal
Function of commercial bank
1. Receiving Deposits:
This is the main function of commercial banks to collect savings of
individuals and firms. They offer different types of deposits for the
facility of the customers.
Any amount can be withdrawn from this account any time without any notice. No interest is allowed on this type of account.
ii. Saving Account:
This type of deposit account which is usually held by the middle class group. The
saving account carries lower rate of interest.
iii. Fixed Deposit:
Amount cannot be withdrawn before the fixed future date in this type of
deposit. High interest is allowed in fixed deposit which is different
according to period.
2. Advancing Loans:
This is the important function of the
commercial bank. Credit is given to the people in different ways.
(a.): Making Loans:
There are three types of loans given to borrowers.
i. Short Term Loans:
These loans are advanced for the period of six months to one year. High Interest rate
Is charged on this type of accounts.
ii. Medium Term Loans:
Loans from one to five years are called medium term loans.
iii: Long Term Loans:
Loans which are advanced for the period, more than ten years are long term loans.
(b.):
Bank Overdraft:
Banks allows their trustful customers to draw more than the deposit they have in the
Bank.
Bank charges interest on overdraft.
(c.): Cash Credit:
Bank also gives credit against immovable property and interest is charged by the
bank.
(d.): Discounting of Bills:
This is income source of bank to
discount bills of exchange. They charge nominal
Interest and discount only reputed and clear bills of exchange.
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List Of Grade "A" Commercial Banks in Nepal.
Currently, there are 32 Grade "A" Commercial Banks operating in Nepal.
Below you'll find a list of all these banks with their respective web
url and contact addresses.
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Banking Institutions - URL
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Contact Address
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 | Nepal Bank Ltd | Nepal Bank Limited
Dharmapath Kathmandu (Head Office)
P.O.Box: 36, Kathmandu
SWIFT Code: NEBLNPKA
Tel.: +977 1 422 2397
Fax: +977 1 422 0414
Email: info@nepalbank.com.np |
 | Rastriya Banijya Bank | Rastriya Bannijya Bank
Central Office Singhadurbar Plaza, Kathmandu
Tel: (977-1) 425-2595
Fax: (977-1) 425-2931
E-mail: rbb.info@rbb.com.np |
 | Nabil Bank Ltd | Head Office
Nabil House, Kamaladi, Kathmandu
P.O. Box: 3729, Kathmandu
Phone: 4430425, 4429546-47, 4435380-85
Telex: 2385 NABIL NP, 2431 NABILH NP
Fax: 4429548
SWIFT: NARBNPKA |
 | Nepal Investment Bank Ltd | KATHMANDU HEAD OFFICE
Durbar Marg, P.O. Box 3412
Tel: 4228229, 4242530 (DISA)
Fax: 977-1-4226349, 4228927
Swift: NIBL NP KT |
 | Standard Chartered Bank | New Baneshwor Branch
P.O.Box 3990, New Baneshwar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel:977-1-4782333, 4783753
Fax No:977-1- 4780762 |
 | Himalayan Bank Ltd | Head Office
Karmachari Sanchaya Kosh Building
Tridevi Marg, Thamel
P.O. Box 20590, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Telephones : 4227749, 4250201
Telefax : 977-1-4222800
Telex : 2789 HIBA NP, Swift HIMANPKA
Email : himal@himalayanbank.com |
 | Nepal SBI Bank Ltd | NEPAL SBI BANK LIMITED,
HATTISAR, KATHMANDU, NEPAL
TEL: 00-977-1-4435516, 4253243 FAX: 00977-1-435612
TELEX: 2796 NSBL NP
WEBSITE:www.nepalsbi.com.np,www.nsbl.com.np
E-MAIL:nsblco@nsbl.com.np
SWIFT: NSBINPKA | | |
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 | Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd | Head Office: (00)
P.O.Box: 9062,
New Baneswor, Kathmandu
Tel: 4783972,4783975,4783976
Fax: 977-1-4780826
Email : nbblho@nbbank.com.np |
 | Everest Bank Ltd | Baneshwor Main Branch
Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: 977-1-4780018 (hunting)
Fax: 977-1-4781025
Email: eblban@ebl.com.np |
 | Bank of Kathmandu Ltd | Head Office
Bank of Kathmandu Limited
P.O. Box 9044, Kamal Pokhari,
Kathmandu, Nepal
SWIFT: BOKLNPKA
Telex: 2820 BOK NP
Tel: (977 1) 4414541
Fax: (977 1) 4418990
Email: info@bok.com.np |
 | NCC Bank Ltd | Corporate Office / Kathmandu Main Branch
NB Building, Bagbazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
SWIFT : NBOCNPKA, Telex : 2843, 2812
Website : www.nccbank.com.np
Phone : (01) 4246991; Fax : (01) 4244610
email : corporate@nccbank.com.np
ncc@infocom.com.np |
 | Lumbini Bank Ltd | Corporate Office:
Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Tel: +977 1 4243158, 1 4243165
Fax: +977 1 4227590
SWIFT: LUBLNPKA
email: info@lumbinibank.com.np |
 | NIC Bank Ltd | Corporate Office
279 Kamaladi Sadak, Kathmandu, Nepal
P. O. Box: 7367
Tel: 977 01 4262277
Fax: 977 01 4241865
Email:kamaladi@nicbank.com.np |
 | Machhapuchhre Bank Ltd | Head Office Corporate Office Kathmandu Branch
P.O. Box: 41 Naya Bazar
Pokhara, Nepal
Tel: +977-61-530900
Fax: +977-61-530500
Email: mblbnk@mbl.com.np
SWIFT Code: MBLNNPKA |
 | Kumari Bank Ltd | Kumari Bank Limited
Putali Sadak, Kathmandu Nepal
Phone : 977-01-4-232112
977-01-4-232113
Fax : 977-01-4-231960
Telex : 2853 KUMARI NP
Swift : KMBLNPKA
Email : info@kbl.com.np |
 | Laxmi Bank Ltd | Hattisar Branch & Corporate Office
Hattisar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel. 01-4444684/4444685
Fax 01-4444640/4444743
SWIFT: LXBLNPKA
Email: info@laxmibank.com |
 | Siddhartha Bank Ltd | CORPORATE OFFICE
130/23, HATTISAR, KAMALADI KATHMANDU
P.O. BOX : 13806
TEL. : 01-4442919, 01-4442920
FAX : 977-1- 4442921, Telex. 2757 SBL
Swift-SIDDNPKA
EMAIL : sbl@siddharthabank.com |
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 | Agriculture Development Bank Ltd | Head Office, Ramshah Path
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel : 977-1-4262885/4262596
Fax : 977-1-4262616/4262929
Email : info@adbn.gov.np |
 | Global Bank Ltd | Corporate Office
Panipokhari, Kathmandu
P.O. Box: 19327, Nepal
Phone No: 4002507 / 4002508
Fax: 4441502 |
 | Citizens Bank International | CITIZENS BANK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
P.O.BOX: 19681 , SHARDA SADAN
KAMALADI, KATHMANDU, NEPAL
TEL: 977-1- 4262699
FAX: 977-1-4265030
EMAIL: info@ctznbank.com
URL: www.ctznbank.com / www.citizensbank.com.np |
 | Prime Commercial Bank Ltd | Prime Commercial Bank Ltd.
Bira Complex, New Road, Kathmandu , Nepal
Phone No : 4233388
Fax : 4233390
Swift : PCBLNPKA
Email : info@pcbl.com.np |
 | Bank of Asia Nepal Ltd | Head Office
Tripureswore
Kathmandu Metropolitan City - 11
P.O. Box: 11021
Nepal
Tel No: + 977 1 4263212/4263218
Fax No: + 977 1 4258326
Email: boan@bankofasia.com.np |
 | Sunrise Bank Ltd | Sunrise Bank Limited
P.O. Box: 15203
Gairidhara Crossing, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 4004560, 4004561, 4004562
Fax: 977-1-4422475
SWIFT: SRBLNPKA |

 | Grand Bank Nepal Limited
DCBL Bank Ltd. is contemplating for changing its present name "DCBL Bank
Ltd." to "Grand Bank Nepal Ltd." effective from 1st Baishak 2069.)
DCBL Bank Limited | Kathmandu Plaza, First Floor, Kamaladi
GPO Box: 7716, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel no: 4168605, 4168606, 4168607, 4168608
4168610, 4168612, 4168613, 4168615
Fax: 977-1-4168609
Swift : DCBNNPKA
E-mail: info@dcbl.com.np |
 | NMB Bank Ltd | NMB Bank Limited
Babarmahal. GPO Box - 11543
Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: 977-1-4246160
Fax: 977-1-4246156
Emaill: info@nmb.com.np |
 | Kist Bank Ltd | Main Branch
KIST Building ,Anamnagar, Kathmandu
Phone : +977-1-4232500
Fax No.:+977-1-4228588
E-Mail : main@kistbank.com
E-Mail : info@kistbank.com
Post Box No.:8975, EPC. : 5157 |
 | Janata Bank Nepal Ltd | Janata Bank Nepal Ltd.
Shankhamul Marg, 10
New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
POBox:23600
Tel. 4786100/4785900
Fax. 4786300
Email. info@janatabank.com.np |
 | Mega Bank Nepal Ltd | MEGA Bank Nepal Limited
Corporate Office
Mega Mahal, Kantipath, Nepal. Ph:977-1-4257711, Fax: 977-1-4266599 |
 | Commerz and Trust Bank Nepal Ltd. | Commerz and Trust Bank Nepal Ltd.
Tindhara Road, Kamaladi, Kathmandu.
House No: 130/23
P. O. Box: 23399
Phone: 4446150, 4446151
Fax : 4444770
Email: info@ctbn.com.np |
 | Civil Bank Ltd. | Head Office:
Civil Bank Ltd.
Classic Complex, Tindhara Road,
Kamaladi, Kathmandu-31
P.O. Box: 9799
Tel No: 4255551, 4255523
Fax No: 4255500 |
 | Century Commercial Bank Limited | Century Commercial Bank Limited.
Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Swift Code : CCBNNPKA
Phone: 977-1-4445062 (Hunting No.)
977-1-4412579
977-1-4428392
Fax: 977-1-4441422
Post Box No: 26100
Email: welcome@centurybank.com.np |
 | Sanima Bank Limited | Sanima Bank Limited
Alakapuri, Narayanchaur, Naxal, Kathmandu
G.P.O. Box: 20394
Phone: +977-1- 4428977, 4428979, 4428980
Fax: +977-1-4428969
SWIFT: SNMANPKA
Email: sanima@sanimabank.com |
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