Introduction 

A remittance savings account is a special savings account for Nepalese individuals working abroad and their family members. This ensures remittance comes through the direct banking channel of the savings account that offers individuals under foreign employment status with 1% additional interest rate on deposit funds received from foreign employment.

Common Features and benefits of Remittance Saving Account

  • Competitive Interest Rate
  • Account can be opened from abroad also
  • Easy Withdrawal and Deposit
  • Cheque Book Facility
  • Any Branch Banking Service
  • Internet/SMS Banking Service
  • Statement on Demand
  • Mobile Banking Facility

Eligibility Criteria

  • Individual Above 18 years
  • Documents as defined by NRB is required, i.e. Shram Swikriti from Ministry of Labor and remittance inflow transaction of at least NPR 50,000 in the account during the last 6 months for IPO. .

Required Documents 

  • Shram swikriti (श्रम स्वीकृती) scanned copy
  • Copy of Visa/Passport and other valid ID
  • National ID (NID) Number
  • Recent Passport size photograph
  • Scanned copy of the page in your passport where the visa stamp is clearly visible
  • Any other document which verifies that the amount has been received through remittance channels from foreign employment.

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Deposit Account
Siddhartha Bank

Siddhartha Remit Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 3.25%

  • Features - Attractive inte..View All

Deposit Account
Siddhartha Bank

SBL Premium Remit Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 500

  • Interest Rate – 4.5%

  • Features - No restriction..View All

Deposit Account
Sanima Bank

Sanima Super Remittance Savings Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 3.8%

  • No features available

Deposit Account
Everest Bank Ltd.

Remit Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 100

  • Interest Rate – 2.75%

  • Features - Easy Withdrawal..View All

Deposit Account
Laxmi Sunrise Bank

Mero Bhumi Bachat Khata

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 4%

  • Features - Special account..View All

Deposit Account
Global IME Bank

Global Janmabhumi Bachat

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 2.75%

  • Features - Free Cheque Boo..View All

Deposit Account
Nepal Bank Limited

Remittance Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 5.5%

  • Features - VISA Debit Card..View All

Deposit Account
Machhapuchhre Bank Limited

MBL Karmashil Bachat Khata

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 4%

  • Features - Free Cheque Boo..View All

Deposit Account
Nepal Investment Mega Bank

Prithivi Remittance Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 500

  • Interest Rate – 4.75%

  • Features - Cheque Book: Fr..View All

Deposit Account
Everest Bank Ltd.

Matri-Bhumi Savings Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 2.8%

  • Features - Accidental Deat..View All

Deposit Account
Citizens Bank

Remittance IPO Savings Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 1,000

  • Interest Rate – 3.4%

  • Features - Free Any Branch..View All

Deposit Account
Sanima Bank

Sanima Remittance IPO Savings Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 3.8%

  • Features - Free Demat Regi..View All

Deposit Account
Kumari Bank Limited

Kumari Remit IPO Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 1,000

  • Interest Rate – 2.91%

  • Features - Can open additi..View All

Deposit Account
NIC Asia

Sarbashrestha Remittance Bachat Khata IPO

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 4.25%

  • Features - Nepalese citize..View All

Deposit Account
Nabil Bank

Nabil Premium Remittance Savings Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 3.8%

  • Features - Free Cheque Boo..View All

Deposit Account
Global IME Bank

Remit Savings Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 3.75%

  • Features - Additional 1% p..View All

Deposit Account
Agriculture Development Bank

Remittance Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 5.36%

  • No features available

Deposit Account
Citizens Bank

Citizens Matribhumi Bachat

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 100

  • Interest Rate – 2.76%

  • Features - Online Account..View All

Deposit Account
NIC Asia

Sarbashrestha Remittance Bachat Khata-General

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 4.25%

  • Features - As per the publ..View All

Deposit Account
Prabhu Bank

Asirbad Savings

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 2.75%

  • Features - Competitive Int..View All

Deposit Account
Citizens Bank

Citizens International Remittance Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 5,000

  • Interest Rate – 3.4%

  • Features - Free Any Branch..View All

Deposit Account
Nepal Bank Limited

NBL REMITTANCE IPO SAVING ACCOUNT

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 5.5%

  • Features - Attractive inte..View All

Deposit Account
Kumari Bank Limited

Kumari Remit Premium Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 5,000

  • Interest Rate – 3.91%

  • Features - Debit Card: 1st..View All

Deposit Account
Himalayan Bank

Himal Remit Savings Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 5%

  • Features - Minimum Balance..View All

Deposit Account
Agriculture Development Bank

Matribhumi Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 5.36%

  • No features available

Deposit Account
NMB Bank

NMB Janmabhumi Bachat Khata

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 100

  • Interest Rate – 4%

  • Features - Free issuance o..View All

Deposit Account
Prime Commercial Bank

Prime Baideshik Rojgar Bachat Khata

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 5.01%

  • Features - Free Cheque Boo..View All

Deposit Account
Prabhu Bank

Foreign Unnati Savings

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 4%

  • Features - Account can be..View All

Deposit Account
Rastriya Banijya Bank

RBB Remittance Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 10,000

  • Interest Rate – 4%

  • No features available

Deposit Account
Muktinath Bikas Bank

MUKTINATH SAMBRIDDHI REMIT IPO BACHAT KHATA

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 100

  • Interest Rate – 4.75%

  • Features - Interest Posing..View All

Deposit Account
Lumbini Bikas Bank

Remittance Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 5%

  • No features available

Deposit Account
Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank

Remittance Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 3%

  • No features available

Deposit Account
Shangri-la Development Bank

SHANGRI-LA SUNAULO REMITTANCE KHATA

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 100

  • Interest Rate – 5%

  • Features - Age - Minimum 1..View All

Deposit Account
Shine Resunga Development Bank

Shine Remittance Bachat Khata

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 1,000

  • Interest Rate – 5%

  • Features - Interest paymen..View All

Deposit Account
Jyoti Bikas Bank

Remitance Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 0

  • Interest Rate – 3.5%

  • Features - Free mobile ban..View All

Deposit Account
Garima Bikas Bank

Foreign Remittance Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 1,000

  • Interest Rate – 4.75%

  • Features - Tax Rate : Tax..View All

Deposit Account
Garima Bikas Bank

Foreign Employment IPO Saving Account

  • Minimum Balance - Rs. 1,000

  • Interest Rate – 4.75%

  • Features - Free ABBS Facil..View All

FAQ'S

A remittance savings account is a special savings account for Nepalese individuals working abroad and their family members. This account provides the convenience of opening accounts, both from within Nepal and abroad. 

  • Personal Identification documents (eg. Citizenship/ Passport)
  • Recent Passport size photo of the account holder
  • Copy of VISA along with passport and work permit(Shram Swikriti)

With a remittance savings account, you can receive foreign currency transfers from overseas. The received funds are converted to the local currency and deposited into your account. You can then manage and use these funds for various purposes.

Many banks offer online banking services for remittance savings accounts, allowing you to check your balance, track transactions, and manage your account from the convenience of your computer or mobile device.

Yes, many remittance savings accounts allow you to receive money in foreign currency. The received foreign currency can be converted into Nepali rupees at prevailing exchange rates.

Yes, most remittance savings accounts come with ATM cards that allow you to withdraw funds from ATMs in Nepal and sometimes even abroad, depending on the bank's network.

Yes, you can use your remittance savings account for various financial transactions, including making payments, transferring funds, and managing your day-to-day expenses.

Funds held in remittance savings accounts are often covered by the Nepal Deposit and Credit Guarantee Corporation's insurance, providing a level of security against bank failure.