Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Limited (MLBL), one of Nepal’s leading financial institutions, has been providing high-quality banking services to Nepalese households for the past 31 years, consistently promoting the slogan “Strong Bank, Successful Collaboration.” Upholding this commitment, the bank has recently entered into strategic partnerships with several institutions in the health, hotel, and restaurant sectors. Among the notable partners is Siddhartha Hospitality, along with other reputed organizations, with the goal of providing added value and benefits to the bank’s customers while promoting collaborative growth.
Exclusive Discounts for Bank Customers
Under the agreements, customers using Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank’s debit cards, credit cards, or mobile banking services can avail themselves of special discounts across the partner institutions. These benefits are designed to enhance customer experiences and encourage the use of the bank’s digital payment platforms.
The partner institutions and associated discounts are as follows:
- Siddhartha Hospitality (Tinkune, Kathmandu, and all outlets): 20% discount on accommodation and 10% discount on food and beverages.
- Bandipur Mountain Resort (Bandipur, Tanahun): 7% discount on both food and accommodation.
- Smile 260 Dental Clinic (Samakhusi, Kathmandu): 20% discount on dental services.
- Bandipur Bazar Ghar (Bandipur, Tanahun): 7% discount on food and accommodation.
These discounts are accessible to all customers using the bank’s cards or mobile banking applications, ensuring a convenient and seamless experience while availing quality services across multiple sectors.
Expanding Customer Benefits Through Travel Packages
In addition to the above partnerships, Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has recently introduced an initiative for credit card holders, allowing them to purchase tour packages through various travel agencies using their bank-issued credit cards. This program is designed to offer flexibility and affordability, enabling customers to convert the total cost of the purchased tour package into easy monthly installments. The repayment period ranges from six to twelve months, allowing customers to plan and manage payments without financial strain.
This initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to enhancing customer convenience and supporting lifestyle-related financial solutions. By linking banking products with real-world experiences, Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank aims to create tangible benefits for its customers while promoting wider adoption of digital banking services.
Promoting Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion
Through these collaborations, the bank is also actively promoting digital payments and cashless transactions. By offering discounts and flexible payment options to customers who use debit cards, credit cards, or the mobile banking app, the bank is encouraging a shift toward a more secure and efficient financial ecosystem. These measures align with the national agenda of increasing digital financial inclusion and fostering the use of formal banking channels for everyday transactions.
Strengthening Customer Engagement and Loyalty
Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank believes that strategic partnerships with service-oriented businesses not only enhance the value proposition for its customers but also strengthen customer engagement and loyalty. By providing access to discounts on hospitality, healthcare, and travel services, the bank ensures that customers derive both financial and lifestyle benefits.
The spokesperson of the bank highlighted that these collaborations are designed to create a win-win scenario: customers enjoy tangible benefits while partner institutions receive increased visibility and customer engagement. Such partnerships also reinforce the bank’s commitment to supporting Nepal’s tourism and hospitality sectors by facilitating easier access to premium services.
Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank’s collaboration with Siddhartha Hospitality and other institutions underscores its vision of providing comprehensive customer-centric services. By integrating banking solutions with lifestyle benefits, flexible travel packages, and health services, the bank not only adds value to its customers but also promotes a culture of digital payment and financial prudence. With these initiatives, Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank continues to solidify its reputation as a forward-thinking institution committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and the growth of Nepal’s banking and service sectors.
