10th July 2025, Kathmandu
Global IME Bank has once again cemented its position as a leader in the Nepali banking sector, receiving the prestigious “Best Bank Award 2025” from Global Finance magazine.
Nepal’s Best Bank Award 2025
This marks the second consecutive year Global IME Bank has earned this recognition, following its 2024 win, underscoring its strong credibility and efficient financial resource mobilization.
The award highlights the bank’s extensive outreach across all 77 districts of Nepal, strategic partnerships, and commitment to developing professional and customer-friendly services. With 352 branches, 385 ATMs, 155 branchless banking services, 68 extension and revenue collection counters, and 3 international representative offices, Global IME Bank boasts over 1,000 service centers nationwide, making it Nepal’s first private commercial bank with such a widespread presence.
Mr. Surendra Raj Regmi, Chief Executive Officer of Global IME Bank, expressed gratitude for the award, attributing the success to the unwavering support of the Government of Nepal, Nepal Rastra Bank, regulatory bodies, shareholders, staff, and valued customers. He emphasized that this recognition further motivates the bank to continuously enhance its services and deliver innovative and high-quality banking solutions.
Global Finance’s “Best Bank Awards” annually recognize top-performing banks globally. For 2025, Global IME Bank proudly represented Nepal alongside international banking giants such as HSBC (Hong Kong), State Bank of India (India), China Construction Bank (China), and SMBC (Japan), among others.
Beyond its domestic services, Global IME Bank also plays a crucial role in facilitating remittance services from numerous countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and various Middle Eastern nations.
This recent honor adds to Global IME Bank’s impressive list of accolades, which include:
Bank of the Year 2014
Best Internet Bank 2016
Best Bank Nepal 2024 and 2025
Best Bank ESG Nepal 2024
Best Employer Award
Global IME Bank’s consistent recognition by esteemed national and international bodies reflects its dedication to customer satisfaction and its pivotal role in Nepal’s financial landscape.
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