How to search Nepal bank and branch codes

Type a bank name, short code, branch location, NCHL code, or SWIFT code into the search field above (for example, Nabil, Hetauda, NARBNPKA, or 0401). By default, the directory scopes results to Nepal's 20 commercial banks so common retail branches appear immediately. To search across all 53 NCHL-IPS participating institutions (including Nepal Rastra Bank, Class 'B' development banks, and Class 'C' finance companies), click the All NCHL members toggle button.

Understanding NCHL bank codes, branch codes, and Routing / IPS numbers

Financial institutions in Nepal use several distinct code formats depending on whether a transfer is domestic or international:

• NCHL Bank Code (4 digits): The institution identifier assigned in the Nepal Clearing House Limited Interbank Payment System (NCHL-IPS), such as 0401 for Nabil Bank Limited, 0101 for Nepal Bank Limited, or 1901 for Global IME Bank Limited. Leading zeroes are significant and preserved.
• NCHL Branch Code (1 to 4 digits): The individual branch or administrative department identifier within that institution (for example, 1 for Main/Head Office or 1200 for NRB Thapathali).
• Routing / IPS Number (Internal Transfer, 7 or 8 digits): Combines the 4-digit NCHL bank code with the branch code zero-padded to at least 3 digits (such as 0401001) for domestic interbank and internal transfer reference.
• SWIFT / BIC Code (8 or 11 characters): The international ISO 9362 identifier used for cross-border wire transfers and foreign remittances into Nepal (for example, NARBNPKA or NARBNPKAXXX). In Nepal, branches typically share their head-office 8-character SWIFT code (with XXX appended when an 11-character code is required by a foreign sender).

Important caveats on contacts, SWIFT source tags, and branch entries

The underlying 6,263-record member and branch list is sourced from the published NCHL-IPS directory (dated 2026-01-12). Bank-level SWIFT/BIC codes, source classifications (Official by Bank, Third Party, or Not Available), combined codes, phone numbers, and email addresses are institution-level enrichments from the supplied CSV dataset. Phone numbers and email addresses displayed in the institution overview represent official Head Office Contact details for central customer support (with support for branch-level contacts directly on branch cards as they are added). Additionally, some NCHL records represent internal administrative departments or clearing units rather than walk-in retail branches. Always verify critical wire and payment instructions directly with your bank before initiating a transfer.