Kathmandu – Nepal Bank Limited (NBL) has signed an agreement with Fintara Solutions, the fintech company behind ONEBNPL, to introduce buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services for eligible credit cardholders.
The partnership, announced on November 3, 2026, will allow eligible Nepal Bank credit cardholders to purchase goods and services with zero down payment and repay the amount through monthly instalments ranging from three to 18 months.
The service will be available through ONEBNPL’s network of more than 150 online and offline merchants across Nepal. Participating businesses include mobile phone and gadget stores, home appliance retailers, hospitals, resorts, travel service providers and other retail outlets.
The agreement was signed at Nepal Bank’s head office in Kathmandu in the presence of senior representatives from both organizations.
Nepal Bank Chief Credit Officer Pradip Kumar Pathak said the partnership was part of the bank’s efforts to introduce modern digital financial services through collaboration with emerging fintech companies.
Fintara Solutions Executive Director Ashis K. Sharma described the agreement as an important step towards improving access to credit. He said the collaboration would enable more customers to use credit cards for everyday purchases without making a large upfront payment.
Nepal Bank’s Head of Retail Credit Division, Arjun Bahadur Kandel, and Head of Card Department, Dipak Regmi, also highlighted the importance of fintech partnerships in providing instant EMI services that meet changing customer needs.
According to Fintara Solutions, ONEBNPL has partnered with more than 15 credit card-issuing banks in Nepal and provides instalment services through its nationwide merchant network.
Established in 1937, Nepal Bank Limited is the country’s first commercial bank. The latest partnership is expected to expand payment flexibility for eligible customers and encourage wider use of digital credit services.
The zero-down-payment facility applies to eligible credit cardholders. The announcement does not specify interest rates, processing fees or other applicable charges.
