Siddhartha Bank has 1,929 employees, of which 735 are female employees. The participation of women in the total workforce is 38.10%.
Women in Customer Base
Siddhartha Bank has a total of 1,776,904 active customers. Among them, the number of male customers is 1,023,323, which accounts for 57.59%, while the number of female customers is 753,581, making up 42.40%.
Women & Banking Services
Among credit card users, 10,772 out of 53,586 (20.10%) are women. Similarly, women constitute 38.08% of debit card users, with 326,557 out of 857,604 users being female. In the case of prepaid cards, 8,938 out of 26,663 users (33.52%) are women.
Initiation in Women Health
The Bank contributes 0.10% of the transaction amount made using the Nari Debit Card to the Women's Health Fund.
Women Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
The Bank has provided loans to 2,032 businesses with female shareholders, among which 135 businesses are entirely owned by women.
Tailored Financial Solutions to Empower Every Woman's Journey.
Business Loan
Siddhartha Bank offers tailored Business
Loans for Women, empowering female
entrepreneurs to start, expand, and
sustain their businesses. Focused on
fostering financial independence, this loan
offers essential funding to help women
transform their ideas into reality.
Siddhartha Bank offers Home Loan for Women with exclusive benefits, including lower interest rates compared to standard home loan. Designed to support women in achieving homeownership, Siddhartha Bank ensures affordable financing to empower women with financial independence.
Siddhartha Bank offers Auto Loan for Women with exclusive benefits, including lower interest rates compared to standard auto loan. Designed to make vehicle ownership more accessible, Siddhartha Bank ensures affordable financing to empower women with greater mobility.
Siddhartha Bank’s Nari Bachat Khata is a special savings account designed exclusively for women, promoting financial empowerment and savings culture. This account offers attractive interest rates, no minimum balance requirements, and additional benefits such as easy access to funds and personalized banking services.
Siddhartha Bank presents a unique Debit Card tailored specifically to Nari Bachat Khata account holders named Nari Debit Card. This unique offering not only serves as a financial tool but also signifies a commitment towards women's well-being. The Nari Debit Card initiative by Siddhartha Bank actively contributes towards supporting women's health initiatives.
Siddhartha Bank offers Locker Service for Women, providing a secure and convenient solution for safeguarding valuable possessions. Designed with women's unique needs in mind, these lockers are available in various sizes to accommodate jewelry, important documents, and other personal items.
"My banking experience at Siddhartha Bank has been seamless."
For the past eleven years, I’ve been deeply involved in professional farming, cultivating
vegetables across 20 ropanis of land and grains like rice, wheat, and maize in another 10 ropanis.
"Siddhartha Mahila Udhyamshil Karja gave me the chance to revive and
grow my business."
Sitamaya Dhakhwa, the founder of Aava The Soul Fashion, has made her mark in
Nepal’s fashion and boutique industry. Her boutique, located in Pulchowk, is more
than just a shop—it’s a space that celebrates design and art. But her
entrepreneurial journey has seen its share of challenges.
"My banking experience at Siddhartha Bank has been seamless."
For the past eleven years, I’ve been deeply involved in professional farming, cultivating
vegetables across 20 ropanis of land and grains like rice, wheat, and maize in another 10 ropanis.
Additionally, I’m engaged in cow rearing and overseeing about 15 staff members during the
seasonal activities. Initially starting small, I expanded to 5 ropanis when I encountered a senior
staff member from Siddhartha Bank who encouraged me to grow further. “Your dedication and
progress are commendable. We aim to support you in creating job opportunities,” they remarked.
This interaction led me to explore the Bank’s SME loan scheme for women entrepreneurs.
Within a remarkably swift four weeks, they granted me a loan of NPR 1.5 million. With this
financial support, I increased my land holdings from 6 to 22 ropanis and invested in plastic
tunnels and hiring more workers. The ease of securing the loan without leaving home or relying
on others significantly propelled my progress. Siddhartha Bank’s continuous support has been
instrumental in my professional journey.
The staff at Siddhartha Bank have consistently shown kindness, respect, and assistance, even
aiding me during busy times by filling out vouchers. My banking experience with them has been
seamless, providing invaluable opportunities for women like myself to make small investments
and flourish professionally.
“Siddhartha Mahila Udhyamshil Karja gave me the chance to revive and
grow my business”
Sitamaya Dhakhwa, the founder of Aava The Soul Fashion, has made her mark in
Nepal’s fashion and boutique industry. Her boutique, located in Pulchowk, is more
than just a shop—it’s a space that celebrates design and art. But her
entrepreneurial journey has seen its share of challenges.
Having been in the business for over 15 years, Ms. Dhakhwa faced one of her
toughest times during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her once-thriving boutique was on
the brink of collapse. With mounting uncertainty, she wasn’t sure whether to
continue or shut down.
That’s when Siddhartha Bank stepped in. Through the Siddhartha Mahila
Udhyamshil Karja, a loan program designed for women entrepreneurs, she
received much-needed financial support. Introduced to the scheme by her brother,
Ms. Dhakhwa applied and got approved—marking a turning point in her business
journey.
“The loan helped me survive and even grow during the toughest times,” she says.
The Bank not only provided timely support but also ensured smooth processes
without unnecessary hurdles. Today, Ms. Dhakhwa continues to use other services
like mobile banking and QR payments, simplifying her daily transactions.
Looking ahead, she dreams of expanding Aava The Soul Fashion and opening more
branches, with Siddhartha Bank as a continued partner in growth. She urges
aspiring women entrepreneurs to explore the Bank’s offerings: “Without
Siddhartha Bank, I might have lost everything. That’s why I recommend making
them your business partner.”
Her story stands as an inspiring example of resilience, vision, and the power of
timely support.