Nepal Flood Relief 2026: Official Donation Accounts, Government Sources & How to Donate Safely.

Guru Travels Limited 28 August 2026

If you want to help, here's a complete, up-to-date guide to donating safely  including a brand-new online portal that makes it possible to contribute from anywhere in the world in a couple of minutes.

On 27 August 2026, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers issued an official notice  “Mechanisms for Sending Relief Support to Designated PM Relief Fund Accounts” laying out exactly how Nepalis abroad, non-resident Nepalis, and foreign nationals or institutions can send support. This guide is built directly around that official notice, cross-checked with the government's live donation portal.

Click here for official QR code

Click here for Nepal Clearing House link

Click Here for official Link of Nepal Government for International Donation

According to the PMO notice, anyone residing outside Nepal can use one of five methods to send relief funds:

1. Card Payment Gateway

Donors abroad can pay by card through either of two official payment links, or by scanning the accompanying QR codes on the notice:

•      pmdrf.nchl.com.np

•      pmrelieffund.himalayanbank.com

2. Domestic QR Codes (Alipay+ and UPI Users)

Users of Alipay+  along with the 12 wallets interoperable with it  and users of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) can scan one of three QR code types to donate directly:

•      Fonepay QR

•      NepalPay QR

•      Smart QR

The notice includes a dedicated page of these QR codes, organized by bank.

  3. UPI Transfer from India

UPI users in India can remit funds using the cross-border peer-to-peer (P2P) transfer option available in UPI-enabled Indian banking apps.

 4. SWIFT Transfer (Worldwide)

Donors abroad can wire funds via SWIFT, either by visiting their bank in person or using their internet banking platform's fund transfer option. The official notice publishes ten specific bank accounts approved for SWIFT transfers, each with its own SWIFT/BIC code:

Important: the notice specifies that the account name for every one of these accounts is simply “Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund.” If a payment or transfer screen shows anything else, don't proceed.

5. Remittance Channels

GME Remit, Remitly, Wise, TapTap Send, and other apps or partners of domestic remittance companies can be used to send relief funds to the NPR-currency accounts listed above.

The PMO notice publishes individual QR codes for each participating bank, split by QR network:

Fonepay QR is available for: Rastriya Banijya Bank, Nepal Bank, Agriculture Development Bank, Everest Bank, Global IME Bank, Nabil Bank, and Laxmi Sunrise Bank.

NepalPay QR is available for: Standard Chartered Bank and Laxmi Sunrise Bank.

Alongside the mechanisms above, the government operates an online donation portal through Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) at pmdrf.nchl.com.np. It offers:

•      Debit/Credit Card — domestic or international, verified with 3D Secure

•      NEPALPAY QR — scan with any mobile banking app, connectIPS, e-wallet, orlipay+-enabled app

•      FONEPAY QR — works with eSewa, UPI (India), and UnionPay

Donors can give in either USD or NPR. If a donation amount is too large for a card issuer to process, the portal itself recommends switching to a SWIFT transfer.

By law, the funds may only be spent on disaster-related needs:

•      Rescue operations and protection of property, including fuel and medicine needed urgently

•      Essential supplies for victims  clothing, medicine, and educational materials

•      Medical treatment for the injured or sick

•      Funeral costs, with support extended to affected families

•      Temporary shelter or resettlement for displaced people

•      Repair of damaged homes or of tools and equipment tied to a victim's livelihood

The funds cannot be used for staff salaries, allowances, or travel expenses, cannot be handed out as personal donations, gifts, or rewards, and cannot fund anything unrelated to disaster relief. Disbursement is approved only on the recommendation of the Central Disaster Relief Committee or the relevant District Disaster Relief Committee, with the government retaining authority to issue further directives as needed.

Under Section 12B of the Income Tax Act 2058, contributions to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund can be deducted when calculating taxable income. Keep your deposit voucher or payment confirmation as proof.

Within a day of the disaster, Nepal Police issued a public warning about relief-fund scams already circulating. Common tactics include:

•      Fake QR codes copying the official design but linked to personal accounts or wallets

•      Fake Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, or Viber pages running unofficial “relief” campaigns

•      Phone calls asking for personal or banking details under the guise of “relief registration”

•      Phishing links designed to steal passwords or one-time codes

•      Messages from unknown numbers impersonating flood victims asking for money to be sent directly to them

The simplest safeguard, confirmed by the government's own notice: every legitimate account is registered under the name “Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund”  never an individual. If a payment screen shows a personal name, stop. Only trust account details, links, and QR codes published directly on the Prime Minister's Office's official channels, and report anything suspicious to the nearest police office or Nepal Police's Cyber Bureau.

The official notice lists these contact points for anyone with questions about donating:

•      Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singhadurbar, Kathmandu

•      NEOC Toll Free: 1234

•      Hello Sarkar: +977-01-5971000, +977-9851145045

The government funds aren't the only legitimate option. The Nepal Red Cross Society has been active on the ground since the first hours of the disaster  running evacuations, search and rescue, and distributing tarpaulins, blankets, and first aid  and accepts direct donations through its website. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) also accepts international donations to support the response.

Relief organizations generally note that cash contributions are more effective than donated goods, since money can be used flexibly as needs shift, whereas unsorted goods can clog relief logistics. If you're near the affected districts, volunteering through government-coordinated relief efforts or local NGOs is another meaningful way to contribute.

What is the account name I should see when I donate?

Every official account  for both card payments and SWIFT transfers  is registered under the name “Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund.” Any other name on the payment screen is a red flag.

What's the easiest way to donate from outside Nepal?

The official online portal at pmdrf.nchl.com.np, or the Himalayan Bank payment link (pmrelieffund.himalayanbank.com), both of which accept international cards.

Can I send money via SWIFT?

Yes. The government's official notice lists ten specific bank accounts with SWIFT codes, covering nine NPR accounts and one USD account, all under the same fund name.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes, contributions to the PM Disaster Relief Fund qualify for a deduction under Section 12B of the Income Tax Act 2058. Keep your receipt.

How do I avoid donation scams?

Only use account details, QR codes, and links published on the official PMO website or its official notice. Check that the payment recipient is the fund itself, not a person, before confirming any transfer.

Nepal's government has laid out five clear, verified channels for sending relief support from anywhere in the world  card payment, domestic QR codes, UPI from India, SWIFT transfer, or remittance apps — all routing to accounts under a single, consistent name: Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund. Take a moment to verify the recipient name before sending anything, keep your receipt, and share the official channels with others who want to help.