How to Donate to Nepal’s Flood Relief Fund: Official Bank Accounts and QR Codes, Verified

Last updated: 28 August 2026 (12 Bhadra 2083) — expanded with the portal’s three payment modes and its official QR images, including UPI for donors in India. Every account number and QR code below is reproduced from the official PDF published on the Prime Minister’s Office website (opmcm.gov.np) and was cross-checked against it on this date. Before transferring a large amount, verify once more against the official notice linked below — accounts for disaster funds do not change often, but you should never rely on any third-party page alone, including ours.

Quick answer: To donate to the Nepal flood relief fund after the Bhotekoshi disaster, use the two official funds run by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers — the प्रधानमन्त्री दैवी प्रकोप उद्धार कोष (PM Disaster Relief Fund) and the प्रधानमन्त्री राहत कोष (PM Relief Fund). The government has published bank accounts at eight banks, official QR codes for each, and a US-dollar account at Himalayan Bank for donations from abroad. All of them are listed below, with the government’s own QR sheet embedded. Do not scan any QR you received on social media — Nepal Police has already warned that fake QR codes using the fund’s name are circulating.

Key takeaways

• On 10 Bhadra 2083 (26 August 2026), a catastrophic flood on the Bhotekoshi river hit Rasuwa and swept down through Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and other riverside districts. The government has formally appealed for contributions.
• There are two official funds, both under the Prime Minister’s Office — the Disaster Relief Fund (उद्धार कोष) and the Relief Fund (राहत कोष). Both are legitimate destinations.
• By law the fund can be spent only on rescue, treatment, relief, rehabilitation and infrastructure restoration — not administration — and its accounts are audited annually.
• Your donation is tax-deductible: Section 12B (दफा १२ख) of the Income Tax Act 2058 lets any person deduct contributions to the PM Disaster Relief Fund when computing taxable income. Keep the voucher.
• Nepal Police has warned of active scams — fake QR codes, personal wallet numbers and phishing pages using the fund’s name. Verify only via opmcm.gov.np.
• NEW — official online portal: the government has launched pmdrf.nchl.com.np, run by NCHL, where anyone can donate in about two minutes by card (domestic or international) or NEPALPAY QR / connectIPS / wallets / Alipay+.
• Donating from abroad? Use the Himalayan Bank USD account or follow your nearest Nepali embassy’s appeal.

What happened, briefly

According to the Prime Minister’s Office appeal, the flood struck the Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa at 8:40 in the morning of Wednesday, 10 Bhadra 2083, causing massive loss of life and property. Riverside settlements from the Rasuwagadhi border area down through Timure and Syabrubesi were hit first, and the surge then travelled the Trishuli corridor into Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and beyond. Search, rescue and relief operations were intensified immediately; the count of human and physical losses was still being compiled when the appeal was issued, and casualty figures reported in the press are still moving as this is written.

Because both immediate relocation of survivors and long-term rehabilitation are needed, the government has appealed to everyone — in Nepal and abroad — to contribute what they can to the two funds below.

The two funds, and why you can trust them

This structure is the answer to the most common hesitation — “will my money actually reach the victims?” The fund is not a Facebook page or a committee; it is a statutory fund whose permitted uses are written into law and whose books are audited. If you want your contribution inside the official system, this is the official system.

📊 How much has come in so far? The Finance Ministry counted Rs 1.91 arba in the first 36 hours. We keep a running, verified donor list — who gave what, and which viral totals are last year’s news — in our flood relief donations tracker.

The fastest way: the official online donation portal

A day after the appeal, the government switched on an official online donation portal for the PM Disaster Relief Fund, operated by NCHL — the same national payment infrastructure company that runs connectIPS and NEPALPAY QR:

🔗 pmdrf.nchl.com.np

Three payment modes, no account creation — pick by what is already in your pocket:

That UPI row deserves a highlight: an enormous share of goodwill for Nepal sits in India, and this is the first time Indian well-wishers can give to the fund directly from Google Pay or PhonePe by scanning a QR — no bank visit, no forex form.

The portal’s own QR codes

These are the QR images hosted on the portal itself, reproduced unmodified. Note what each one shows as the recipient — the fund’s own name — which is exactly the check that defeats fake QRs.

The portal notes that donations to the fund are non-refundable — check the amount and currency before confirming.

One caution stands: type the address yourself — pmdrf.nchl.com.np — or reach it from the PMO’s verified pages. A look-alike link in a forwarded message is exactly the scam pattern police warned about. The bank accounts below remain fully valid for anyone who prefers a direct transfer or branch deposit.

Official bank accounts: PM Disaster Relief Fund (उद्धार कोष)

Reproduced from the PMO’s official PDF. Account name in every case is the fund itself, not any individual.

Official bank accounts: PM Relief Fund (राहत कोष)

The government’s own QR codes

The Prime Minister’s Office has published one QR code per bank in a single PDF on its website. The two pages are reproduced below exactly as published, so the pairing between each bank and its QR stays intact — and you can always download the original from the official PDF on the gov.np server or reach it through the PMO’s appeal notice.

Note: the Himalayan Bank dollar account intentionally has no QR — it is meant for international transfers, not wallet scans.

How to donate, step by step

From a mobile banking app or wallet (inside Nepal)

1. Open the official PDF from the links above — not a QR forwarded to you on Messenger, Viber or TikTok.
2. Scan the QR of whichever bank you prefer with your mobile banking app or wallet.
3. Before confirming, read the recipient name on the payment screen. It must be the fund itself (प्रधानमन्त्री दैवी प्रकोप उद्धार कोष / प्रधानमन्त्री राहत कोष) — never a person’s name.
4. Enter the amount and complete the payment. Save the success screen.

By bank transfer or branch deposit

1. Use any account from the tables above — same-bank transfer avoids any interbank delay, and every major bank in the list has branches nationwide.
2. Type the account number yourself from the official PDF; do not paste it from a social-media post.
3. In the remarks field, write “Flood relief donation” and keep the deposit voucher — that voucher is also your evidence for the Section 12B tax deduction at year end.

From abroad

1. In India? Scan the official FONEPAY QR above with Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm or any UPI app — the fastest cross-border route ever offered for a Nepal government fund.
2. Easiest elsewhere: pay by international card on the official portal pmdrf.nchl.com.np — no wire fees or SWIFT forms.
3. Wire to the Himalayan Bank USD account 01905631210046 in the name of the PM Disaster Relief Fund. Your bank will ask for the receiving bank’s SWIFT code — every Nepali bank’s code is in our verified SWIFT code list.
4. Nepali embassies have begun circulating the same official accounts — the Embassy in Washington and the Consulate General in New York have already appealed to the diaspora. If in doubt, confirm with your nearest mission.
5. Remittance apps that support NPR transfers can also send directly to the NPR accounts above; our guide to international payments into Nepal explains the channels.

⚠️ The scams have already started

Within a day of the disaster, Nepal Police issued a public warning about relief-fund scams. Their list of tactics is worth reading like a checklist, because every one of them is in circulation:

• Fake QR codes copying the official logo, name and format, spread on social media — but pointing at personal accounts or e-wallets.
• Fake pages and groups on Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram and Viber running “राहत कोष” or “सहयोग अभियान” campaigns.
• “Relief registration” phone calls asking for your personal and banking details.
• Phishing links that steal OTPs and passwords.
• “म सुरक्षित छु, मलाई पैसा पठाइदिनू” messages from unknown numbers impersonating flood-affected relatives.

The police’s own rules, condensed: confirm account details only from the PMO’s official website or verified pages; never trust a QR, link or account number that arrives from a stranger; never share account numbers, card details, PINs or OTPs asked for by phone or message; and if a relative seems to be asking for money, video-call or phone them directly before sending anything. Suspected scams go to the nearest police office or the Cyber Bureau.

One test defeats almost all of it: a genuine fund QR resolves to the fund’s name, never to an individual. If the payment screen shows a person, stop. For how these operations work more broadly, see our breakdown of how leaked data feeds convincing scams and the SMC app case.

Other legitimate ways to help

The government funds are not the only credible route. The Nepal Red Cross Society has been on the ground since the first hours — evacuations, search and rescue, tarpaulins, blankets, first aid, drinking water — and takes donations directly at donation.nrcs.org. The IFRC has released emergency funding to back that response and accepts international donations on ifrc.org.

Aid groups consistently say the same thing after every disaster: cash beats goods. Money moves instantly, buys exactly what is needed as needs shift, and does not clog the one road into the valley with trucks of unsorted clothes. If you are near the affected districts, volunteering through government-coordinated relief or local NGOs — shelter management, distribution, medical support — is the other genuinely useful contribution.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the official Nepal flood relief fund?

Two funds under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers: the PM Disaster Relief Fund (प्रधानमन्त्री दैवी प्रकोप उद्धार कोष) and the PM Relief Fund (प्रधानमन्त्री राहत कोष). The government’s appeal for the Bhotekoshi flood names both.

Where do I find the official QR code to donate?

Only on the PMO website — the office has published one PDF containing a QR for each listed bank. It is embedded above and downloadable from the gov.np server. Treat any QR arriving via social media or messaging apps as fake until verified.

Can I donate from outside Nepal?

Yes — the easiest way is the official online portal pmdrf.nchl.com.np, which accepts international cards. The PM Disaster Relief Fund also has a US-dollar account at Himalayan Bank (01905631210046) for wire transfers, and Nepali embassies are circulating the official details.

Is my donation tax-deductible in Nepal?

Yes. Under Section 12B of the Income Tax Act 2058, amounts contributed to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund are deductible when computing taxable income for that year. Keep your deposit voucher or payment confirmation as evidence.

How do I know the money will be used properly?

The fund may legally be spent only on rescue, treatment, relief, rehabilitation and infrastructure restoration — not on administrative costs — and its accounts are audited annually.

How can I tell a fake donation QR from the real one?

Scan only from the PMO’s own PDF, and read the recipient name before confirming: the real QR resolves to the fund’s name, never to an individual or a wallet handle. Nepal Police has warned that fake QRs mimicking the official logo and format are circulating on social media.

Is donating goods better than money?

Aid agencies say cash is more effective — it moves instantly and buys exactly what is needed as the situation changes. If you want to give materially, coordinate with the Red Cross or district authorities rather than sending unsorted goods.

The bottom line

The Nepal flood relief fund machinery is real, legal, audited and open to everyone — eight banks, official QR codes, a dollar account for the diaspora, and a tax deduction for whatever you give. The only thing standing between your money and the people of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha is a scammer’s QR on your feed. Take the thirty extra seconds: open the official PDF, read the recipient name on the payment screen, keep the voucher. Then share this page — or better, the PMO’s own notice — with anyone asking how to help.

Digital Solution disclaimer: Digital Solution Pvt. Ltd. is an independent private company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting on behalf of the Government of Nepal, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Nepal Police, the Nepal Red Cross Society or any bank named above. Account numbers and QR codes are reproduced from the PMO’s official PDF as published on opmcm.gov.np, checked on 27 August 2026 (11 Bhadra 2083). We collect no donations ourselves and never will through this page. Before transferring, verify the details once more against the official notice — and report any suspicious solicitation to Nepal Police or the Cyber Bureau.

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