Kathmandu, Sept 5: Global IME Bank Limited has been recognized as the ‘Best Bank in Nepal’ at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, reaffirming its position as a leading financial institution in the country.
Prestigious global recognition
Established in 1992 by Euromoney Magazine, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence are considered among the most prestigious honors in the global banking and financial industry.
Representing Global IME Bank, Ram Bahadur Bhandari, Member of the Board of Directors, and Shishir Shakya, Manager at Treasury and Correspondent Banking, received the award during a special ceremony held in Singapore on Tuesday.
The recognition highlights the bank’s:
- Outstanding financial performance
- Superior customer service delivery
- Continuous technological innovation
- Commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles
- Significant contributions to corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Euromoney Magazine, globally renowned for its expert financial analysis and evaluations, selects winners through an experienced panel of judges from the international banking sector.
Multiple global recognition
This marks the third time Global IME Bank has received the Euromoney Best Bank Award, following earlier wins in 2022 and 2024.
- In addition, the bank was named Best Bank in Nepal by Global Finance in 2024 and 2025.
- It also secured two categories under Euromoney Awards 2024, further solidifying its leadership in Nepal’s financial sector.
Nationwide presence & global services
Global IME Bank is the first private commercial bank in Nepal to establish a presence in all 77 districts. Currently, the bank operates:
- 352 branches
- 384 ATMs
- 155 branchless banking units
- 68 extension and revenue collection counters
- 3 international representative offices
This extensive network ensures robust financial services to millions of customers across Nepal.
The bank also plays a vital role in supporting Nepal’s economy by facilitating international remittances from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, India, Jordan, and other countries, contributing significantly to Nepal’s remittance inflow. #euromoney #nepal #GLIME
