{
  "id": 5266952,
  "title": "KB Kookmin Bank Waives Nepal Remittance Fees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/kb-kookmin-bank-waives-nepal-remittance-fees",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-03T06:54:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BusinessKorea",
    "slug": "businesskorea",
    "url": "https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=276139"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KB Kookmin Bank is offering a special program to assist those in Nepal impacted by a recent natural disaster. The ‘Nepal Overseas Remittance Support Program’ waives all overseas remittance fees for both individuals and corporations, no matter the reason for the transfer. This generous offer extends to donations made for relief efforts as well, exempting both the remittance fee and the telegraphic transfer fee. Additionally, customers receive a 100% preferential exchange rate to ensure the full amount reaches its destination locally. The support is in effect until October 30. The program is accessible at every KB Kookmin Bank branch, with expanded online services starting September 11 for non-face-to-face transactions. This initiative allows customers to send funds for relief purposes without needing to visit a branch in person. A spokesperson for KB Kookmin Bank expressed heartfelt condolences to the people of Nepal suffering from the floods and expressed hope that the affected areas will be restored quickly, enabling residents to resume their normal lives.",
  "summary": "KB Kookmin Bank announced that it is operating the ‘Nepal Overseas Remittance Support Program’ to support the people of Nepal who are suffering from a sudden natural disaster.This program targets both individual and corporate customers, and its core feature is the full exemption of overseas remittan",
  "key_points": [
    "KB Kookmin Bank waives remittance fees for Nepal disaster relief.",
    "Program extends to donations and telegraphic transfers.",
    "Offer valid until October 30 with 100% preferential exchange rate."
  ],
  "editors_take": "KB Kookmin Bank's fee waiver and preferential exchange rate for remittances to Nepal signals a significant easing of financial burdens for individuals and corporations sending relief funds or personal money.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}