Free directory of all 24 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in NEPAL. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Nepal's RTGS processes NPR settlements and the rupee's peg to the Indian rupee means India is the natural gateway for cross-border payments. Nepal Bank Limited, Rastriya Banijya Bank, and Nabil Bank are the primary SWIFT correspondents, processing diaspora remittances from Nepali workers in the Gulf, Malaysia, and India — remittances represent over 25% of GDP, the highest proportion in Asia. Tourism receipts from Himalayan trekking and climbing complete Nepal's main SWIFT inflow sources.
| RTGS / Settlement System | RTGS (Nepal Rastra Bank — NRB) |
|---|---|
| Currency | NPR — Nepalese Rupee (pegged to INR at 1.6:1) |
| Central Bank | Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 2–4 days (India corridor); 3–5 days (other destinations) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Nepal within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Nepal processes large-value interbank settlements through RTGS. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is NPR — Nepalese Rupee. Foreign-currency wires are converted at the receiving bank's prevailing rate unless a specific currency account is held at the beneficiary institution.
Total correspondent banks indexed: 24