Global IME Bank launches card-based Global Payment Gateway

KATHMANDU, MAY 8: Global IME Bank, in collaboration with Nepal Clearing House, has lately launched a card-based online Global Payment Gateway. With this new gateway in operation, the bank’s merchants can now receive payments through Visa and Mastercard issued by any national or international bank.

The gateway has been introduced to promote e-commerce transactions in Nepal. It will enable merchants to expand their business reach and seamlessly accept payments from both domestic and international customers. According to the bank, businesses such as travel and tour agencies, hotels, airlines, and hospitals that rely on e-commerce will particularly benefit from this new service.

The Global Payment Gateway is expected to contribute to the growth of the bank’s merchant businesses by simplifying both domestic and international payment processes. Additionally, the integration of 3D Secure technology enhances the safety of transactions conducted through this gateway.

Global IME Bank has been consistently introducing time-relevant services to provide greater convenience to its customers.

The bank has been recognized as Nepal’s Best Bank in two categories under the Global Finance Best Bank Awards 2024 and the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024. It has also received accolades from various national and international organizations in different categories.

Global IME Bank is the first commercial bank in Nepal’s private sector to have a presence in all 77 districts of the country. It operates through a network of 354 branch offices, 385 ATMs, 221 branchless banking units, 68 extension and revenue collection counters, and 3 international representative offices—offering services through more than 1,100 service points.

In addition to providing banking services to Nepali citizens, the bank also facilitates remittance services from around the world. It brings in remittances from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, India, Jordan, and others.