Ram Bahadur's Farm
"Now buyers pay directly to my eSewa account. No more waiting for checks to clear or traveling to the bank."
Dhading DistrictTransforming local economies and bridging the financial divide in Nepal's most remote regions
Learn HowIncrease in digital payment adoption in rural areas since 2020
Small merchants now accepting digital payments
Growth in rural e-commerce transactions
In the rugged landscapes of rural Nepal, digital payment services are revolutionizing how people conduct business and manage finances. Where traditional banking infrastructure is scarce, mobile payment platforms are providing unprecedented access to financial services.
Farmers can now receive payments directly to their mobile wallets, women entrepreneurs are gaining financial independence, and migrant workers send remittances home with just a few taps on their phones.
Nepal's leading mobile wallet with over 5 million users, offering bill payments, remittances, and merchant payments.
Learn MoreDigital wallet providing utility payments, mobile top-ups, and online shopping across rural Nepal.
Learn MoreRemittance-focused service helping migrant workers send money home to remote villages.
Learn MoreMobile banking solutions from NMB, NIC Asia, and others reaching rural customers.
Learn MoreLocal shop owners become payment agents, helping villagers cash-in and cash-out digital money.
Basic phones can access services through dial codes without needing smartphones.
Merchants display QR codes that customers scan to make instant payments.
International money transfers directly to mobile wallets in remote villages.
of districts with digital payment access
of rural municipalities served
population within 5km of a payment agent
Solar-powered POS devices and offline transaction modes help overcome power shortages.
USSD-based systems work on basic mobile networks without requiring data.
Community education programs teach safe digital payment practices.
The future of digital payments in rural Nepal focuses on: