Archive · 2 Jun 2025
North East Small Finance Bank Rebrands to Slice SFB
The North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) has changed its name to Slice Small Finance Bank (Slice SFB).
This happened after a merger with a tech company called Slice.
The bank will still offer all the same services like savings accounts and loans.
The bank wants to use technology to make banking easier and reach more people.
For current customers, nothing much changes; they can keep using their accounts and cards.
The bank is making the change slowly and will keep everyone informed.
North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) has rebranded to Slice Small Finance Bank (Slice SFB).
The name change follows the merger of fintech startup Slice with NESFB in October 2024.
Slice SFB is recognized as a scheduled bank under the RBI Act, 1934.
Existing services like savings accounts, loans, and digital banking will continue.
Customers will experience a seamless transition with no disruption in services.
- Who
- North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB), now Slice Small Finance Bank (Slice SFB), and customers.
- What
- NESFB changed its name to Slice Small Finance Bank.
- When
- The rebranding happened after May 14, 2025, following an RBI notification, and the merger occurred in October 2024.
- Where
- Guwahati, Northeast India
- Why
- To combine Slice's digital innovation with NESFB’s regional banking expertise and expand nationwide.
The Transition
Customer Impact
Service Continuity
The Transition
Customers will not experience any interruption in their existing services.
Customer Impact
The bank is ensuring a smooth transition with clear communication.
- New Name
- Slice Small Finance Bank (Slice SFB)
- Previous Name
- North East Small Finance Bank Ltd (NESFB)
- RBI Notification Date
- May 14, 2025
- Merger Date
- October 2024
- Focus
- Technology, Customer Convenience, and Financial Access