Standard Chartered Bank Nepal

What Standard Chartered Bank Nepal does

Standard Chartered Bank Nepal is the Nepal-market presence of Standard Chartered PLC, a UK-incorporated international banking group listed on the London Stock Exchange (STAN) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2888), with roots tracing to 1858 when the Chartered Bank opened in Mumbai, Kolkata and Shanghai and to the 1969 merger of The Standard Bank of British South Africa and The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. The group operates across more than 54 markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East with a workforce representing 131 nationalities, organised into two core divisions: Corporate & Investment Banking (serving large corporates, development organisations, governments, banks and investors via Transaction Banking, Global Markets, Global Banking and Islamic Banking) and Wealth & Retail Banking (serving clients across Personal, Priority and Private Banking plus SMEs).

The bank's technology surface includes a global retail online banking platform (with a Nepal portal at retail.sc.com/np/ibank/foa/login.htm), the Straight2Bank corporate portal, a dedicated private banking platform, the Mox digital bank subsidiary in Hong Kong, and SC Ventures as its fintech-investment vehicle. Distribution combines self-serve digital channels, branch networks across footprint markets, and direct enterprise sales for corporate and private banking clients; marketing spans corporate websites, social media, thought-leadership reports and industry events.

The revenue model is anchored in transaction fees (Corporate & Investment Banking cash management, trade finance, FX/rates/credit/commodities) and recurring relationship-based economics (Wealth & Retail Banking deposits, AUM-based fees, SME banking). Islamic banking under the Standard Chartered Saadiq brand adds Shariah-compliant financing and deposits across the footprint. Nepal-specific revenue, pricing and headcount are not disclosed in the source data; available information describes the parent group rather than the discrete Nepal franchise.

Name

Standard Chartered Bank Nepal

Legal name

Standard Chartered PLC

Website

https://sc.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Standard Chartered Bank Nepal is the Nepal-market presence of Standard Chartered PLC, a UK-incorporated international banking group listed in London and Hong Kong. It serves corporate, institutional, SME and affluent retail clients across a 54-market footprint spanning Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Banking

NAICS

Commercial Banking (52211), Commercial Banking (522110), Offices of Bank Holding Companies (551111)

SIC

National Commercial Banks (6021), Commercial Banks, Nec (6029)

akta.pro primary industry

General SME & Middle-Market Commercial Banking (FSABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Banking Lending (Securities-Backed, Real Estate, Structured Credit) (FSABADAE), Islamic Corporate Banking (FSABAGAC)

Keywords

• Retail banking services
• Corporate investment banking
• International wealth management
• Islamic banking services
• Cross-border trade finance

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate & Investment Banking: Services for large corporations, development organisations, governments, banks and investors including transaction banking, global markets, global banking, and Islamic banking
2. Wealth & Retail Banking: Banking services for affluent clients across Personal, Priority and Private Banking, as well as SME Banking
3. Islamic Banking: Shariah-compliant banking services under Standard Chartered Saadiq brand

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Standard Chartered Bank Nepal is part of Standard Chartered PLC's global banking franchise, delivering retail and corporate banking products to clients in Nepal. The bank offers two core business lines: Corporate & Investment Banking (transaction banking, global markets, global banking, Islamic banking via Standard Chartered Saadiq) for large corporations, governments, banks and investors, and Wealth & Retail Banking (Personal, Priority, Private Banking plus SME Banking) for affluent individuals and small businesses. Services are delivered through online banking, the Straight2Bank corporate portal, mobile applications, and physical branch presence.

Product overview

Standard Chartered operates a comprehensive banking platform organized into two primary divisions: Corporate & Investment Banking and Wealth & Retail Banking. Corporate & Investment Banking serves large corporations, governments, and institutions with Transaction Banking, Global Markets, Global Banking, and Islamic Banking modules. Wealth & Retail Banking spans the wealth continuum from Personal to Priority and Private Banking, plus SME Banking. The bank offers digital channels including Online Banking and Straight2Bank (corporate portal), supplemented by SC Ventures for innovation and Mox Bank as a digital subsidiary. Islamic banking services are delivered through Standard Chartered Saadiq. The Cyber Space platform provides cybersecurity resources for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mox Bank: Digital bank serving customers in Hong Kong with mobile-first banking services
• SC Ventures

Products and services

• Corporate & Investment Banking Supports large corporations, development organisations, governments, banks and investors to access cross-border trade and investment opportunities. Includes Industries, Transaction Banking, Global Markets, Global Banking, and Islamic Banking services.
• Wealth & Retail Banking Serves the local and international banking needs of clients across the wealth continuum from Personal to Priority and Private Banking, as well as Small and Medium Enterprises. Includes International Banking, Global Private Banking, Priority Banking, SME Banking, and Wealth Solutions.
• Private Banking Global Private Banking offers wealth management services for high-net-worth clients through dedicated relationship managers and specialized investment solutions.
• Priority Banking Priority Banking provides enhanced services and exclusive benefits for affluent clients with dedicated relationship management.
• SME Banking SME Banking offers tailored financial solutions for small and medium enterprises including business loans, deposits, and transaction services.
• Transaction Banking Transaction Banking provides cash management, trade finance, and liquidity management services for corporate clients.
• Global Markets Global Markets offers foreign exchange, rates, credit, and commodities trading services, along with capital market solutions.
• Islamic Banking (Standard Chartered Saadiq) Full suite of Shariah-compliant banking services with partnerships with leading Islamic theologians and experts. Includes Islamic financing, deposits, and wealth management.
• Online Banking Digital banking platform enabling retail customers to access accounts, transfer funds, pay bills, and manage finances online. Available globally with country-specific implementations including Nepal.
• Straight2Bank Corporate and investment banking digital portal providing transaction banking, cash management, trade finance, and treasury services for business customers.
• International Banking International banking services enabling cross-border transactions and global financial services for clients with international needs.
• Mox Bank Digital bank providing simple and seamless digital banking experience for customers, launched as a venture under SC Ventures. Operates in Hong Kong with mobile-first banking services.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United for Wildlife Financial Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2018Standard Chartered is a member of the Royal Foundation United for Wildlife Financial Task Force. The bank signed the Mansion House Declaration committing to contributing to the global fight against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking, and renewed commitments in 2026. The task force creates six-point declaration covering awareness, staff training, reporting infrastructure, and policy amendments.
• Stop the TraffikminorOthersActive partner of Stop the Traffik - a charitable organisation committed to ending human trafficking and modern slavery. The bank subscribes to their Traffik Analysis Hub, the largest interactive database of international trafficking information available to financial institutions, business, governments, NGOs, law enforcement and academia.
• Wolfsberg GroupcoreOthersStandard Chartered is one of the 12 member banks of the Wolfsberg Group, an association through which banks advocate for more effective anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. Staff across markets regularly participate in Wolfsberg working groups on specific topics. In January 2026, Global Head of Financial Crime Risks Stevenson Munro was appointed Co-Chair of Wolfsberg.
• Public Private Partnerships (PPPs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandard Chartered is a founding member of PPPs in the United Kingdom, India, United States, South Africa, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. These partnerships engage regulators, governments, law enforcement and other banks to raise the bar across the industry in fighting financial crime.
• Royal United Services Institute Centre for Finance and SecurityminorOthersStandard Chartered engages as a 'Partnership Forum' supporter of RUSI Centre for Finance and Security.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HSBC Holdings: HSBC is a directly comparable international banking group with a similar EM-anchored footprint (Hong Kong, Asia, Middle East, Africa) and dual-listing structure. It competes head-to-head in cross-border CIB, wealth, and trade finance across many of the same markets.
• Citigroup: Citigroup is a US-headquartered global bank with a major presence in Asia, Middle East and emerging markets. It competes with Standard Chartered in cross-border transaction banking, FX, and corporate lending across shared EM corridors.
• Barclays: Barclays is a UK-headquartered universal bank with significant corporate and investment banking operations. It competes with Standard Chartered in cross-border financing, FX, and wealth management for international clients.
• Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank is a global corporate and investment bank with EMEA and Asia operations. It competes with Standard Chartered in global markets, trade finance, and cross-border corporate banking for institutional clients.
• JPMorgan Chase: JPMorgan is a global investment and commercial bank that competes with Standard Chartered in cross-border payments, trade finance, and global markets for clients operating across Asia, Middle East and Africa.
• Bank of China: Bank of China is a major Chinese state-owned bank with extensive global network. It competes with Standard Chartered in cross-border RMB internationalization, trade finance, and corporate banking across Belt-and-Road corridors.

Direct peers

• DBS Group: DBS is Asia's largest digital bank with strong presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India and Southeast Asia. It increasingly competes with Standard Chartered in regional wealth, transaction banking, and digital corporate banking across Asian markets.
• United Overseas Bank (UOB): UOB is a leading Singapore-headquartered bank with extensive ASEAN footprint and growing Greater China presence. It competes directly with Standard Chartered in regional wealth, corporate banking, and digital banking services.
• OCBC Bank: OCBC is a major Southeast Asian bank with strong Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China operations. It competes with Standard Chartered in wealth management, SME banking, and cross-border ASEAN trade flows.

Emerging players

• Mox Bank: Mox is a cloud-native digital bank launched as a Standard Chartered venture (joint with PCCW, HKT, Trip.com) in Hong Kong. While a subsidiary, it represents a comparable business model in digital-first retail banking that competes with regional neobanks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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