Credit
(Debit) Cards in Nepal
Credit cards
are issued by three banks in Nepal for use in Nepal and India. Two
of these banks offer credit cards for international use. For information
on the acceptance of credit cards see Money
and Banking.
Himalayan Bank - 977-1-425182
(Card Center), 253730 (Reena Thapa)
An international VISA debit card may be obtained after filling out
an application at the Thamel or Mahararajgunj Office. Minimal
requirements:
- A US$ convertible Savings Account with US $50
balance.
- US $75 yearly fee for Classic VISA or US $100
yearly fee for Gold VISA.
- A second US$ security account in the amount
of credit desired on the card
Note: Both US$ accounts draw 2% interest
Nabil Bank - 977-1-4227181, 4228538
An international Master Card debit card is available from the Kantipath
Office. Processing time is 3 to 4 days. Your past account activity
may be analyzed and additional credit available above the amount
of your secured deposit.
Minimal requirements:
- A US$ convertible Savings Account to serve
as security in the amount of credit desired
- US $50 one time joining fee
- US $50 yearly fee
Note: The Savings Account draws 3.75% interest
Nepal Grindlays Bank Limited -
977-1-228474
No internationally excepted cards available. Cards available for
use in Nepal and India only.
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