Nepal Launches Flood Relief Portal for Foreign Donors

For days after the devastating flash floods hit Nepal, people around the world faced the same frustrating problem: they wanted to help, but sending money directly into the country was difficult. International bank transfers were slow, complicated, and expensive. Many donors , especially Nepalese living abroad and foreign well-wishers, kept asking the government for a simple, official way to contribute.

On 27 August 2026, the Government of Nepal responded. It launched a dedicated online portal that allows anyone, anywhere, to send relief funds straight into the official Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Relief Fund. The Government of Nepal has enabled online contributions to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund (PMDRF) through a secure web portal developed by Nepal Clearing House Ltd. (NCHL). Whether you are a Nepali in Australia, the US, the UK, the Middle East, or a foreign citizen or organization that wants to stand with Nepal, you can send relief funds straight to the government account without any middleman.

Official Donation Portal: https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np/

Why the Portal Was Needed

Sending money into Nepal from overseas has never been straightforward. Currency conversion, high transfer fees, documentation requirements, and long processing times often discouraged people who simply wanted to help. After the Bhote Koshi floods, triggered by a glacial collapse that swept through Rasuwa, Nuwakot and surrounding districts, the demand for a clear channel became urgent.

Hundreds of people lost their lives. More than a thousand remained missing in the early days of the search. Roads, bridges, and entire settlements were destroyed. Families were displaced. Rescue helicopters flew nonstop. Temporary camps went up. The scale of need was enormous.

At the same time, social media filled with unofficial donation appeals, personal bank account numbers, and requests from various organisations. The government quickly realised the risk. Money given with good intentions could end up in the wrong hands or simply disappear without accountability.

That is why the new portal was created. The Ministry of Finance said it was designed specifically to remove technical difficulties faced by people abroad and to make the collection of aid more transparent and organised. Nepalese citizens living overseas, foreign individuals, companies, and international organisations can now deposit funds directly into the government’s official account with just a few clicks.

Strong Warning from the Government

Officials have been clear and repeated the message: do not send money to any personal account or to organisational accounts that are not officially designated. Contribute only through the verified government channels.

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers published the official bank account details and QR codes. The government urged everyone to use these verified details and the new web portal instead of unconfirmed links circulating online. The message is simple, if the account is not listed by the government or does not go through the official portal, do not send money there.

Nepal Rastra Bank also stepped in to make donations easier. It waived the usual transaction limits on digital payments to the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Relief Fund and the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. People can now transfer any amount through mobile banking, internet banking, or digital wallets without hitting the normal ceilings.

How the Portal Works

Visit https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np/. You can donate by international or domestic card (with 3D Secure protection) or through NEPALPAY QR, which works with mobile banking apps, connectIPS, wallets, and services such as AliPay+. Enter the amount you wish to give, complete the payment, and the money goes straight into the official fund.

The fund is used for search and rescue, immediate relief, medical support, temporary shelter, food, clean water, and later rehabilitation work. It is not a discretionary political account. Releases follow formal procedures involving relevant ministries and district authorities, and the money is audited.

Official Voices on the Crisis and the Response

Prime Minister Balendra Shah called the floods an “unprecedented disaster.” He said the entire state machinery had been mobilised and that rescue flights had begun early in the morning, with more than fifteen completed in the first hours and additional helicopters kept on standby. Essential supplies, generators, portable mobile towers, medical equipment, tents, and cutting tools, were being sent to the affected areas. Temporary camps with food and water were already operating.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle assured the public that resources would not run short. He reported that the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund held Rs 2.34 billion at the time and that the Ministry of Finance had already allocated Rs 1.17 billion to the Ministry of Home Affairs. “The Cabinet has mandated me to ensure that we proceed without any immediate constraints regarding resources, equipment, or funding,” he said. He also confirmed that the government had secured around Rs 25 billion in support from the World Bank and received commitments of immediate help from China, India, Japan, the Asian Development Bank, and the International Federation of Red Cross.

The Ministry of Finance itself stated that the portal was developed to solve the technical problems of sending aid from abroad and to keep the process transparent. Officials continue to stress that only the published government accounts and the official portal should be used.

How to Donate from Abroad

Visit the official portal: https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np/

You can donate in two main ways:

• Card payment: Use any domestic or international debit/credit card (Visa or Mastercard). The system uses 3D Secure verification for safety.
• NEPALPAY QR: Scan the QR code shown on the portal using any mobile banking app, connectIPS, digital wallet, or services such as AliPay+.

Enter the amount you wish to give, complete the payment, and the money goes straight into the official fund.

Important: While making the payment, carefully look at the receiver name. It must clearly show the official government name related to the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Relief Fund or the authorised government account. If the receiver name looks different, incomplete, or personal, cancel the transaction immediately and do not proceed.

How to Donate from Inside Nepal

People living in Nepal can also contribute easily through the same portal or through official banking channels.

1. Go to https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np/
2. Choose either card payment or the NEPALPAY QR option.
3. Scan the official QR code using your mobile banking app, connectIPS, eSewa, Khalti, IME Pay, or any other supported wallet.
4. Enter the amount and confirm the payment.

You can also transfer money directly to the official bank accounts published by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. These accounts are held in major banks including Rastriya Banijya Bank, Nepal Bank, Global IME Bank, Nabil Bank, Himalayan Bank, and others.

Again, while completing the payment, always check the receiver name carefully. Make sure it matches the official government fund name. Never send money if the name appears personal or does not match the verified details.

A Clear Path Forward

The floods have left deep scars. Search and rescue continue. Relief is being distributed. Reconstruction will take months and years. But one practical barrier has been removed. People worldwide who want to stand with Nepal no longer have to struggle with complicated international transfers or worry about whether their money will reach the right place.

The government has given a clear, official route. Use it. Share only the verified link. And ignore every personal or unofficial account that asks for money in the name of flood victims.

Help is needed. The portal is open. The only accounts that should receive your support are the ones the Government of Nepal has authorised.

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Last updated on August 27, 2026 at 11:31 am