GBIME on Nepal Stock Exchange

Global IME Bank

Nepalese commercial bank

Global IME Bank Limited (originally founded as Global Bank Limited) is a commercial bank in Nepal. In 2012, it merged with the former IME Financial Institution Limited and Lord Buddha Finance Limited, subsequently rebranding and operating as Global IME Bank Limited. The bank is an 'A' class commercial bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank and has branches all across the nation with its head office in Kathmandu which provides a complete commercial banking service.2 Its shares trade on Nepal Stock Exchange under the symbol GBIME.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2007Founded1
  • TickerGBIME on Nepal Stock Exchange1
  • Industrycommercial banking industry1
  • HeadquartersKathmandu1
  • Websitewww.globalimebank.com
  • Legal formPublic Limited Company3
  • LEI25490098BAHUHJD9P5813
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressNo. 28, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal3
  • Registered withOffice of Company Registrar, 962/062/0633

Global IME Bank Limited (originally founded as Global Bank Limited) is a commercial bank in Nepal. In 2012, it merged with the former IME Financial Institution Limited and Lord Buddha Finance Limited, subsequently rebranding and operating as Global IME Bank Limited. The bank is an 'A' class commercial bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank and has branches all across the nation with its head office in Kathmandu which provides a complete commercial banking service. Over time, the bank has expanded through the merger and acquisition of 21 banking and financial institutions (BFIs), including five commercial banks: Commerz and Trust Bank, Global Bank, Janata Bank Nepal, Lumbini Bank, and Bank of Kathmandu. Global Finance Magazine awarded Global IME Bank the "Best Bank Award 2025" for the second consecutive year.2

Products and brands

Subsidiaries

The bank's subsidiaries are as follows:

Global IME Capital Limited.

Global IME Securities Limited.

Global IME Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited.

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Correspondent Network

The bank had been maintaining harmonious correspondent relationships with various international banks from various countries to facilitate trade, remittance and other cross border services. Through these correspondents the bank was able to provide services in any major currencies in the world.

From Wikipedia’s article on Global IME Bank Limited, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Timeline

  1. 2007Founded Founded1

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