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Major banks in
Bhutan explored

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Bank of Bhutan (BoB)
Est. 1968 · Oldest bank in Bhutan
State-owned
47+Branches
110ATMs
3Digital apps
  • Oldest and largest bank in Bhutan
  • Retail and corporate banking services
  • Nationwide ATM and branch coverage
  • Services: loans, savings, forex, cards
  • GoBOB – youth-focused digital account
  • mBOB – mobile banking for general users
  • Dial *262# USSD for offline mBOB services
  • BoBNET – full internet banking portal
  • Open account online →
  • ATMs – nationwide network
  • Cash Deposit Machines
  • BoBConnect Agent banking for underserved areas
  • e-Payment Gateway for online merchants
  • POS Acquiring for card payments
  • Savings Deposit Account
  • Young Savers Account (Age: Below 18)
  • Empower Savings Account
  • Simple / Recurring Deposit Plus / Flexi Recurring Deposit
  • Fixed Deposit Account
  • FC I – Foreign Currency for Bhutanese individuals
  • View deposit interest rates →
Digital Kidu (DK) Bank
Digital-first · Inclusive finance for all
Digital
Daily InterestBenefit
DK GoldTER
Digital Bank24/7 Access
  • Digital Kidu (DK) Bank – a fully digital financial institution
  • Focused on inclusive, accessible banking for all Bhutanese
  • No physical branches; entirely app and web based
  • Services: DK Pay, savings, microloans, welfare disbursements, DK gold and TER
  • DK Pay – instant mobile payments and transfers
  • Digital wallet for everyday transactions
  • Online account opening – no branch visit required
  • Biometric and OTP-based secure login
  • Digital savings accounts with competitive interest (daily interest accrual)
  • Micro and nano loans for low-income households
  • Government welfare and Kidu disbursements
  • Bill payments, top-ups, and QR payments
  • Avail DK Internet Banking →
  • TER: sovereign-backed digital token
  • Redeemable into real gold
  • Direct bank integration
  • Buy and Sell TER
  • Sign in to TER →
Bhutan National Bank (BNB)
Est. 1997 · Second largest bank
Private
30+Branches
RuPayIntl. Debit Card
mPayDigital app
  • Second largest commercial bank in Bhutan
  • Strong digital and retail banking focus
  • Well-established ATM network across the country
  • Services: mPay, loans, cards, remittance
  • Current, savings, and fixed deposit accounts
  • Piggy Bank Account →
  • Home, vehicle, personal, and education loans
  • SME and business financing products
Bhutan Development Bank (BDBL)
Est. 1988 · Rural development focus
Development
WideRural reach
4.75%Saving rate p.a.
SMESpecialty
  • Focuses on rural development and agriculture financing
  • Wide branch presence in non-urban dzongkhags
  • Microfinance and community lending programmes
  • Services: rural loans, SME financing, deposits
Druk PNB Bank
Est. 2010 · Joint venture bank
FDI
ModerateNetwork
OnlyFDI Bank
UrbanATM focus
  • Joint venture between Bhutan and Punjab National Bank (India)
  • Commercial and retail banking services
  • Urban-focused ATM network
  • Services: loans, deposits, trade finance
  • Home, personal, and business loans
  • Fixed and savings deposits
  • Trade finance and forex services
  • NRI and cross-border remittance
T Bank
Est. 2010 · Digital-first bank
Private
LimitedBranches
4thCommercial Bank
TPayDigital app
  • Private commercial bank with a digital-first model
  • Limited physical branches; growing ATM network
  • Services: TPay, T Wallet, remittance, deposits, loans
  • Targeting younger, tech-savvy customers

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