Citizens Bank CSR: Karnali & Lumbini Green Initiatives
11th June 2025, Kathmandu
Embracing the core theme of “Beat the Plastic” and aiming to mitigate the effects of increasing climate change by preserving and promoting trees and plants, Citizens Bank successfully conducted a grand tree plantation program on Wednesday, Jestha 28, 2082 (June 11, 2025), under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Citizens Bank CSR Karnali Lumbini
The event was held in two locations: the Forest Garden in Tilottama Municipality, Lumbini Province, and the Bhairam Community Forest in Birendranagar, Karnali Province.
On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, the bank planted around 105 different species of saplings in Lumbini Province and over 100 saplings in Karnali Province.
Previously, as part of its CSR efforts, the bank has also organized health camps in various parts of the country and provided support to community schools and religious sites such as temples and monasteries.
Recently, Citizens Bank was honored with the prestigious global title “Bank of the Year 2024.” In collaboration with Fonepay, the bank also launched Nepal’s first-ever “Citizens Fonepay Credit Card” (a virtual credit card). Additionally, the bank has introduced services such as share application and CRN number requests through its mobile banking app, along with a cross-bank teller service that allows customers of other banks to withdraw cash by scanning a teller QR at Citizens Bank branches.
Citizens Bank International Limited currently provides modern banking services to more than 1.898 million customers through its wide network of 200 branches, 168 ATMs, 3 extension counters, and 74 branchless banking units spread across 61 districts in Nepal.
About Citizen Bank
Citizens Bank Nepal offers a variety of products designed to meet diverse customer needs. Their savings accounts include options for women, minors, senior citizens, and rural customers. Fixed deposits are available in both local and foreign currencies, with special benefits for NRNs. The bank provides debit cards, including a USD E-commerce card for international online shopping.
Loan products cover consumer needs such as home, education, auto, and gold loans. They also support businesses with SME, corporate, and specialized loans, like agriculture and sectoral loans. Interest rates vary depending on the loan type and tenure.
Digital banking services include online account opening, mobile banking, and branchless banking across 61 districts. Customers can apply for shares and access CRN services through the mobile app. The bank also offers merchant partnerships that provide discounts in hospitals, clinics, and restaurants. Additionally, Citizens Bank has issued a 10% debenture listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange. These products support a wide range of banking needs efficiently and securely.
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