SWIFT codes in Nepal

In order to make international payments to Nepal you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do Nepal SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for Nepal the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - Nepal´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes in Nepal

SWIFT Code Bank City
NPBBNPKA NEPAL BANGLADESH BANK LTD. KATHMANDU
NRBLNPKA NEPAL RASTRA BANK KATHMANDU
NRBLNPKAFED NEPAL RASTRA BANK KATHMANDU
NSBINPKA NEPAL SBI BANK LTD KATHMANDU
NSBINPKA001 NEPAL SBI BANK LTD., KATHMANDU KATHMANDU
PCBLNPKA PRIME COMMERCIAL BANK LTD KATHMANDU
RBBANPKA RASTRIYA BANIJYA BANK KATHMANDU
SCBLNPKA STANDARD CHARTERED BANK NEPAL LTD. KATHMANDU
SIDDNPKA SIDDHARTHA BANK LIMITED KATHMANDU
SRBLNPK1 SUNRISE BANK LIMITED KATHMANDU
SRBLNPKA SUNRISE BANK LIMITED KATHMANDU

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