Biometric Devices for Government Offices in Nepal, Banks & BFIs

Biometric devices for government offices in Nepal, banks and BFIs come down to four tools: an iris scanner (single or dual), a fingerprint scanner, a 10-finger slap scanner and a signature pad. Prices start at Rs. 10,500 for the Mantra MFS500 fingerprint scanner and go up to Rs. 82,000 for the Mantra MORPHS 10-finger scanner (prices as of 4 Nov 2026). This guide shows which device suits which office, from national ID enrollment and passport counters to bank KYC desks, and how to order them in bulk.

Proud Nepal IT Suppliers is the authorized distributor of Mantra biometric products in Nepal, and we also sell the Evolis SIG100 signature pad. For a plain price list of attendance machines and scanners, see our biometric attendance machine and fingerprint scanner price guide.

Biometric devices for government offices in Nepal: kit and prices

Each device below connects to a computer by USB and works with the software your office or bank runs. Prices as of 4 Nov 2026; each product page shows today's price and stock.

All five carry a 1-year warranty. Browse them in biometric devices, or by type: iris scanners, fingerprint scanners and signature pads.

Biometric combos for a counter or enrollment desk

• Full enrollment desk (ten fingerprints, both irises and a signature): MORPHS + MATISX + SIG100, Rs. 1,70,000.

• KYC counter (fingerprint and signature): MFS500 + SIG100, Rs. 40,500.

• Verification counter (fingerprint, with iris for worn fingerprints): MFS500 + MIS100V2, Rs. 38,500.

Offices that also print ID cards at the desk can add the iDPRT CP-D80 PVC ID card printer (Rs. 1,20,000).

Which device for which office

This table is a starting point by task, not a requirement of any office. Each agency's or bank's own software decides which models it accepts.

Government offices in Nepal that capture biometrics

Many government services in Nepal now record fingerprints, iris images, photos or signatures. According to public reports:

• Department of National ID and Civil Registration: national identity card enrollment records ten fingerprints, the irises and a photo, usually at a District Administration Office after online pre-enrollment.

• District Administration Offices: issue citizenship certificates and host national ID enrollment and passport biometric capture.

• Department of Passports: e-passport applicants give fingerprints, a live photo and an electronic signature.

• Department of Transport Management: smart driving licence applicants give fingerprints, a photo and a signature at the Transport Management Office.

• Land Revenue (Malpot) offices: the land records system connects to biometric devices, and buyer and seller thumbprints are taken at a transfer.

• Election Commission: voter registration records a photo and fingerprints, and now also uses national ID biometrics.

• Department of Immigration: has reported installing biometric and iris scanners at Tribhuvan International Airport.

• Ward and municipality offices: under the Social Security Allowance Distribution Procedure 2082, local governments with biometric systems verify social security allowance applicants biometrically.

These offices run their own software and buy through their own procurement. The devices in this guide suit the same kind of work: municipalities, service centres, contractors and private offices that run enrollment or verification desks can use them once they confirm their software supports the model.

Iris scanner price in Nepal: single vs dual iris

An iris scanner photographs the coloured ring of the eye in near-infrared light. Nothing touches the scanner, so it works for people whose fingerprints are worn or hard to read, such as older people and manual workers.

Single iris scanner: Mantra MIS100V2

The Mantra MIS100V2 single iris scanner costs Rs. 28,000. It reads one eye at a time, captures automatically in under 2 seconds with a built-in quality check, and runs on Windows, Android, Linux and Embedded Linux. It suits verification counters where a person is checked against an existing record.

Dual iris scanner in Nepal: Mantra MATISX

The Mantra MATISX dual iris scanner costs Rs. 58,000. It captures both eyes at the same time, is rated IP65 against dust and water, and runs on Windows (up to Windows 11 Pro) and Linux. Choose it for enrollment, where both irises are recorded for the first time: one capture instead of two.

Rule of thumb: dual iris for enrollment, single iris for verification.

Fingerprint scanner price in Nepal: single-finger vs 10-finger

Single-finger scanner: Mantra MFS500

The Mantra MFS500 fingerprint scanner costs Rs. 10,500. It has a 500 DPI optical sensor, IP54 protection and automatic finger detection, works with Windows, Linux and Android, and lists FBI PIV and FAP10 certification. It is the usual choice for KYC, secure login and verification counters.

10 finger scanner for NID-style enrollment: Mantra MORPHS

The Mantra MORPHS 10-finger scanner costs Rs. 82,000. It takes 4-4-2 slaps (four fingers of the left hand, four of the right, then both thumbs) and rolled prints at 500 DPI, so all ten fingers are recorded in three placements. It has live-finger detection, IP65 protection and works in bright light up to about 100,000 lux, and runs on Windows, Android and Linux. Use it where a process records all ten fingerprints; for checking one finger, the MFS500 is enough.

Signature pad for banks in Nepal: Evolis SIG100

The Evolis SIG100 signature pad costs Rs. 30,000. It captures a handwritten signature digitally for account opening forms, KYC updates, consent forms and office documents.

• 4-inch backlit monochrome screen that shows the signature as it is written.

• 1,024 pressure levels and 4,096 × 4,096 signature resolution.

• Battery-free pen with a replaceable tip.

• AES-256 encryption with RSA key exchange inside the pad.

• USB powered with a cable of about 2 m; no special driver needed.

• Windows 10 and later, Windows Server 2016 and later, Linux; works over Windows Remote Desktop and Citrix.

e-KYC devices for banks, cooperatives and BFIs in Nepal

Nepal Rastra Bank has made the national identity card the basis for opening accounts in banks and financial institutions, including microfinance, with details checked against national ID records. Brokers and depository participants also ask for national ID details for capital market KYC. Where a KYC system takes a fingerprint or records a signature, the usual counter kit is:

• MFS500 fingerprint scanner for the customer's fingerprint, Rs. 10,500.

• SIG100 signature pad for the signature on the form, Rs. 30,000.

• MIS100V2 iris scanner as a fallback when a fingerprint will not read, Rs. 28,000.

The same kit suits cooperatives, microfinance, insurance and remittance counters that run their own KYC software.

Hospitals, universities, exam boards and office attendance

• Hospitals: a fingerprint or iris scanner at registration helps identify returning patients, and a signature pad records signed consent forms.

• Universities and exam boards: a fingerprint scanner at the hall entrance checks that the candidate is the person who registered.

• Office attendance: for staff attendance, a wall-mounted machine is simpler than a USB scanner. The Deli ES172 attendance machine (fingerprint, face and palm vein) and the Deli ES602 access control machine (adds IC cards and a door lock connection) cost Rs. 17,100 each. Our attendance machine price guide compares them.

Software and integration

• All five devices use USB 2.0 and take power from the USB port.

• Fingerprint images follow ISO 19794-4 with WSQ and JPEG2000 compression; the MFS500 also lists ISO 19794-2 and ANSI 378 templates.

• Iris images follow ISO/IEC 19794-6 on both the MIS100V2 and the MATISX.

• The MFS500, MORPHS and MATISX have WHQL-certified Windows drivers. The MORPHS lists the Morfin_Enroll SDK, and the SIG100 SDK is free on request.

• Before ordering, ask your software vendor or IT section which models and drivers its system supports. Send us that list and we will match it.

• We help install drivers and software. See our access control and biometric installation service.

Bulk orders, quotation, warranty and delivery

• Bulk and project orders: for several counters, branches or a tender, send the models and quantities through our request a quotation page, or see IT procurement and bulk supply.

• Warranty: 1 year on each device in this guide; a faulty unit is repaired or replaced under warranty.

• Delivery: same day inside Kathmandu Valley, 2 to 3 days elsewhere in Nepal.

• Store: Putalisadak, Kathmandu, open every day from 10 am to 8 pm. Call or WhatsApp +977 9867174242.

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of an iris scanner in Nepal?

The Mantra MIS100V2 single iris scanner costs Rs. 28,000 and the Mantra MATISX dual iris scanner Rs. 58,000 (prices as of 4 Nov 2026).

What is the difference between a single and a dual iris scanner?

A single iris scanner reads one eye at a time and suits verification. A dual iris scanner reads both eyes at once and suits enrollment, where both irises are recorded.

Do I need a 10 finger scanner for NID-style enrollment?

If the process records all ten fingerprints, yes: the Mantra MORPHS captures them in three placements. To check one finger against a record, the Mantra MFS500 is enough.

Which signature pad do you sell for banks in Nepal?

The Evolis SIG100 (Rs. 30,000): pressure-sensitive, encrypted inside the pad, and supported on Windows, Windows Server and Linux.

Are these devices approved by government offices in Nepal?

Each office, bank or its software vendor decides which devices its system accepts, so check with them before buying. We can share the full specifications of every model to help with that.

Can I order in bulk for several offices or branches?

Yes. Send the models and quantities through the quotation page or call +977 9867174242.

Do the scanners work on Linux and Android?

The MFS500 and MORPHS work on Windows, Linux and Android; the MIS100V2 on Windows, Android, Linux and Embedded Linux; the MATISX on Windows and Linux; the SIG100 on Windows and Linux.

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