Overview
Our online account opening service is made to meet your needs, whether you live in Nepal or elsewhere. You may quickly and safely open bank account online easily and convinently. In addition to opening an account, this service also enables you to sign up for other financial services like Meroshare, DEMAT, C-ASBA debit cards, and omni-channel internet & mobile banking. Global IME Bank
How to Open a Bank Account Online (Global IME steps)
1. Visit Our Online Account Opening Portal
Visit eaccount.gibl.com.np. Global IME Bank
2. Fill Out the Application Form
Provide your personal details and upload the required documents (NationalID, citizenship/passport, photo, signature). Global IME Bank
3. Select services
You can select digital services such as cards, mobile/internet banking, DEMAT, MeroShare. Global IME Bank
4. Complete Video KYC
Schedule and attend a quick video call with our representative for identity verification. You can also visit the branch for verification if you are not comfortable with Video KYC. Global IME Bank
NMB: Video Account Opening (digital, paperless)
NMB Video Account Opening is a digital, paperless service using AI, allowing instant savings account opening via video call, with end-to-end digital process. Individuals, both residing in Nepal or Abroad, can digitally open their Savings account instantly through a video call and can deposit / withdraw funds from such newly opened accounts. To open your account online, please visit - https://vcc.nmb.com.np/. NMB Bank
Eligibility & Documentation (NMB)
One of your original primary identity documents, like Citizenship, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License or others as requested by Bank on need basis. NMB Bank
Pre-requisites for Video Call (FAQ excerpts)
- Original document that you have mentioned while filling up information
- Live photograph will be taken, hence ample light & clear background is preferred
- Blank white paper and pen for capturing signature
- Strong data or internet connectivity
Required Documents (compiled from sources)
- Identification Document: National ID for Nepalese residents (Citizenship/Passport) Global IME Bank
- Signature Specimen and Recent Photograph Global IME Bank
- NRN Documents / Passport and Visa (for NRNs and foreign residents) Global IME Bank
- One of your original primary identity documents: Citizenship, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License (as noted by NMB) NMB Bank
KYC / NRB references
Account Opening form. 3. Updated KYC related documents. Citizen No./PP No./ other ID No./Regd.No. Account Statement of last 2 years (in excel format). Person and Transaction Tree or Map (if any). Nepal Rastra Bank
Notes from sources
- “Account opened through video KYC can be used for transaction.” Global IME Bank
- “End-to-end digital account opening process” and “Paperless Banking” are listed features of NMB Video Account Opening. NMB Bank
Share Your Thoughts
- Which part of the online account opening process (portal, document upload, video KYC) did you find most helpful or challenging?
- Do you agree that video KYC and paperless onboarding make banking more accessible in Nepal? Why or why not?
- What additional information or support would make online account opening easier for NRNs or residents in remote areas?
- How should banks balance fast digital onboarding with KYC/AML safeguards in Nepal?