Global IME Bank is proud to share that we’ve been named “Best Bank in Nepal” at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. This marks our third win in just four years, an achievement that reflects the trust of our customers, the hard work of our team, and our ongoing dedication to progress and innovation in Nepal’s banking sector. This honor isn’t just a feather in our cap. It’s recognition from the global financial community of our consistent focus on excellence, resilience, and forward-thinking solutions.
First launched in 1992, the Euromoney Awards are widely regarded as one of the banking industry’s highest distinctions. The awards evaluate banks across several key areas including financial stability, digital transformation, environmental and social impact, and community engagement. A panel of expert judges with deep knowledge of the industry conducts a comprehensive review before selecting the winners.
Leading the Industry Once Again
This year’s Euromoney award solidifies our position as a leading financial institution not only in Nepal but across the region. We’ve now taken home this award in 2022, 2024, and 2025. In addition, Global Finance named us the Best Bank in Nepal for both 2024 and 2025. Our streak of accolades continued last year with two separate wins in Euromoney’s sub-categories, reinforcing our strategic approach to innovation and customer service.
These repeated recognitions reflect the consistency of our leadership, our financial strength, and our drive to provide real value to our customers. Being acknowledged by multiple prestigious global institutions serves as an affirmation of the impactful work our team delivers every day.
Empowering Every District: Our Nationwide Reach
We take pride in being the first private commercial bank in Nepal to serve all 77 districts. This level of outreach ensures that even people in the country’s most remote regions have access to reliable, modern banking services. Our nationwide footprint includes 352 fully operational branch offices where customers can access full banking services, along with 384 ATM locations that provide round-the-clock convenience.
In addition to traditional branches, we have expanded access through 155 branchless banking units. These units allow us to reach communities where establishing a full-service branch may not yet be viable. Our infrastructure is further enhanced by 68 extension and revenue collection counters, which help streamline government payments and local transactions. For our overseas customers, we’ve established three international representative offices that serve as vital bridges for Nepalese communities abroad. With over 1,000 service points, Global IME Bank is more than a financial institution. We are a nationwide network committed to inclusion and access.
Our Pillars: Innovation, Sustainability, and Responsibility
At Global IME Bank, innovation is not a luxury. It is central to our service philosophy. We continuously improve our mobile banking applications, deploy intelligent ATMs in convenient locations, and forge partnerships with forward-thinking fintech firms to ensure our services are future-ready and user-centric.
Responsibility is just as important as innovation. Our operations are guided by Environmental, Social, and Governance principles. This includes offering green finance options, delivering financial literacy workshops to underserved populations, and supporting health and education programs that create long-term societal value. These efforts aren’t simply box-checking exercises. They are meaningful initiatives that help create a more equitable and sustainable Nepal.
Global IME Bank: Nepal’s Trusted Remittance Partner
Remittances remain one of the strongest foundations of Nepal’s economy, supporting households, education, and small businesses across the country. From July 2024 to May 2025, Nepal received NPR 1,532.9 billion in remittances, a 15.5 percent increase compared to the same period the previous year. In U.S. dollar terms, this equals nearly 11.25 billion, accounting for more than a quarter of the nation’s GDP.
At Global IME Bank, we take pride in being the preferred partner for millions of Nepalis abroad. Through our wide domestic reach and international network, we make remittance services secure, efficient, and accessible, ensuring that families across Nepal receive the support they need without hassle or delay.
In recognition of this contribution, Nepal Rastra Bank honored Global IME Bank during its 68th anniversary in 2024 for recording the highest remittance inflows among commercial banks. This achievement reflects the trust placed in us by the Nepali diaspora and reaffirms our leadership in connecting families and fueling national growth.
Strong Foundations and Financial Resilience
Founded in 2007, Global IME Bank has grown steadily through mergers and acquisitions with 18 institutions over the time. These strategic integrations have positioned us as one of Nepal’s most financially stable institutions. By the close of fiscal year 2023/24, our paid-up capital had exceeded NPR 38 billion, making us one of the strongest capitalized banks in the country.
Our capabilities extend beyond traditional banking. Through subsidiaries such as Global IME Capital Limited, Global IME Securities Limited, and Global IME Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, we offer specialized services in investments, securities trading, and microfinance. These platforms enable us to serve a diverse clientele across every sector of the economy.
Additionally, our correspondent banking relationships with leading international institutions support efficient foreign trade, remittances, and currency services. Operating from our headquarters in Kamaladi, Kathmandu, our team of more than 3,600 professionals works tirelessly to ensure operational excellence. While we encountered elevated credit risk during the macroeconomic challenges of mid-2022, our recent financial assessments show a stable recovery and a solid outlook for continued resilience.
Digital Security and What Comes Next
As banking becomes increasingly digital, protecting customer data and transactions remains a top priority. Phishing attacks, ransomware, and other cyber threats remain the most pressing concerns for banks globally. These threats require robust countermeasures and constant vigilance.
As banking becomes increasingly digital, safeguarding customer data and transactions is our top priority. We continue to strengthen our systems with the latest, most robust technologies and cybersecurity practices to ensure a resilient and secure digital infrastructure. These efforts are about more than just staying current, they are about providing every customer with confidence and peace of mind when choosing to bank with us.
Our commitment to digital transformation doesn’t stop at technology. We are also focused on education and ease-of-use. Whether you’re a first-time user or a long-standing client, our digital platforms are designed to be intuitive, responsive, and reliable.
Thanking Our Community
Behind every achievement lies a network of people who have made it possible. This award belongs to all of you. To our customers, thank you for trusting us with your financial future. To our employees, your drive and creativity are what make excellence possible. To our shareholders and regulatory partners, your support and oversight guide our growth.
Together, we’ve built something truly meaningful. The success of Global IME Bank is not just measured in awards or numbers, but in the relationships we’ve cultivated and the lives we’ve touched, truly making us the bank for all.
Our Vision for the Future
We envision a future where every Nepali has access to secure, digital-first banking that is both empowering and inclusive. Our strategy centers around four key goals: enhancing customer service, expanding digital tools, promoting financial access for all, and contributing meaningfully to Nepal’s economy.
This isn’t just a vision. It’s an ongoing journey. From upgrading technologies and services to opening more branches and investing in social programs, we are committed to continuous improvement. We invite our stakeholders, partners, and community members to join us as we shape the future of banking in Nepal, a future built on trust, innovation, and service.
Thank you for believing in our promise of Banking with Excellence.
