About Salapa Bikas Bank Limited
Overview
Salapa Bikas Bank Limited (SBBL) is a Class "B" Regional Development Bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) under the Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 2063 (as amended in 2073). The bank was incorporated on 2069/04/01 B.S. with the objective of providing accessible, reliable, and community-focused banking services while promoting financial inclusion and sustainable regional development.
Initially licensed to operate within Khotang District, Salapa Bikas Bank was established to serve local communities by mobilizing savings, supporting entrepreneurship, and financing productive economic activities.
The bank derives its name from Salapa Pokhari, a renowned lake in eastern Nepal that holds significant cultural, spiritual, and religious importance for local communities. Inspired by the values represented by Salapa Pokhari, the bank is committed to integrity, community development, and responsible banking.
Promoted by experienced individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, Salapa Bikas Bank continues to strengthen its role as a trusted financial intermediary dedicated to supporting local economic growth.
Our Vision
To contribute to building a prosperous nation by creating prosperous local communities through responsible and effective financial intermediation.
Our Mission
To provide modern banking and microfinance services that promote financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development by integrating local resources, indigenous knowledge, culture, and technology.
The bank is committed to empowering individuals, businesses, and communities through innovative financial solutions that create long-term social and economic value.
Our Core Values – GREET
Salapa Bikas Bank operates with a strong value system represented by the acronym GREET, which reflects its organizational culture and customer-first philosophy.
G – Greetings
The bank embraces Nepal's rich tradition of hospitality by encouraging every employee to greet customers with warmth, respect, and cultural sensitivity through greetings such as Namaste, Darshan, Pranam, Sewaro, Sewa, Jhorle, Tashidelek, Jojolapa, Fyafulla, Chhyajalo, and Sewanung. This reflects the bank's commitment to respectful and personalized customer service.
R – Responsible
Every decision made by the bank is guided by responsibility toward customers, local communities, stakeholders, and the nation, ensuring ethical banking and sustainable development.
E – Explorers
The bank encourages innovation, creativity, and continuous learning by embracing new ideas and technologies that improve customer convenience, operational efficiency, and financial security.
E – Eco-Friendly
Salapa Bikas Bank is committed to environmentally responsible banking by promoting digital banking services, minimizing paper usage, creating greener workplaces, and supporting environmental conservation through its products and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
T – Teamwork
The bank believes that collaboration, mutual respect, and shared knowledge create stronger teams and better outcomes for customers, employees, and stakeholders.
Our Goals
Salapa Bikas Bank aims to contribute to Nepal's socio-economic development through the following long-term goals:
Enhance financial literacy and promote a culture of saving.
Mobilize savings toward productive sectors of the economy.
Preserve and promote local resources, indigenous technologies, and cultural heritage.
Explore new opportunities for employment generation and entrepreneurship.
Encourage self-employment and improve the standard of living of local communities.
Develop capable, responsible, and motivated human resources to ensure sustainable institutional growth.
Our Objectives
To fulfill its vision and mission, the bank is committed to:
Delivering prompt, reliable, and customer-focused banking services.
Attracting customers through competitive financial products and quality service.
Conducting professional credit assessments to ensure prudent lending and financial stability.
Strengthening employee capability through regular training and professional development.
Fulfilling corporate social responsibility by working closely with local governments and communities.
Maintaining a balanced approach that creates value for customers, employees, shareholders, regulators, and society.
Ensuring full compliance with the policies, directives, and regulatory framework issued by Nepal Rastra Bank.
Customer-Centric Banking
Salapa Bikas Bank places customers at the center of every decision. The bank continuously works to improve service quality, strengthen customer relationships, and deliver innovative financial solutions that address the evolving needs of individuals, entrepreneurs, farmers, and businesses.
By combining modern banking technology with personalized service, the bank strives to make banking simple, secure, and accessible for every customer.
Commitment to Sustainable Development
Salapa Bikas Bank Limited remains committed to promoting inclusive economic growth through responsible banking, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship development, and sustainable community investment.
With strong corporate governance, ethical business practices, and a deep understanding of local communities, the bank continues to create lasting value for customers, shareholders, employees, and society while contributing to Nepal's long-term economic prosperity.