Global IME Bank Limited (GBIME) is a Class 'A' commercial bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, originally founded as Global Bank Limited before merging with IME Financial Institution and Lord Buddha Finance in 2012 to form its current identity.
Over the years, the bank has expanded through mergers and acquisitions with several other financial institutions, including Commerz and Trust Bank, Janata Bank Nepal, Lumbini Bank, and Bank of Kathmandu, making it one of the largest commercial banks in Nepal by paid-up capital and branch network.
The bank's head office is located at Kamaladi, Kathmandu. It offers a full range of services including personal banking, corporate and SME banking, remittance, trade finance, digital banking, and merchant banking, and is internationally connected through SWIFT code GLBBNPKA.
Global IME Bank was recognized with the 'Best Bank Award' by Global Finance Magazine in consecutive years, reflecting its strong position in Nepal's banking sector.