KATHMANDU: NMB Bank has announced the launch of a bumper product offering — NMB Sabaiko Sahara Bachat Khata — in line with the government’s campaign ‘Lets Open Bank Account’, which has been initiated to increase financial access and inclusion of the unbanked population in the country thereby ushering a wave of social, geographic and economic upliftment.

The bank had erstwhile been campaigning for financial literacy with its nationwide campaign ‘Ek Ghar Ek Khata’ which now gains further momentum with the government’s new initiative with the onset of the Nepali New Year, as per a media release.

As part of the government’s umbrella campaign, the bank shall deposit Rs 100 in every new NMB Sabaiko Sahara Bachat Khata opened and top off with major highlight of insurance facility up to Rs one million against 18 critical illnesses, accidental death and permanent total disability.

The account further offers highest interest rate, free demat account, internet banking and mobile banking plus the option to avail either NMB Visa Debit Card of NMB Delight Card which offers free withdrawals from any ATM across the country.