KATHMANDU

Fonepay, Nepal’s leading payment network, is pleased to announce the onboarding of Namaste Pay— Nepal’s first government-owned digital wallet—in Fonepay’s interoperable payment ecosystem enabling easy QR payment transactions.

The Chief Executive Officer of Fonepay, Diwas  Kumar Sapkota and Chief Executive Officer of Namaste Pay, Prabin Raj Pokharel signed the agreement in an event which was witnessed by representatives of Fonepay and Namastepay and media personnel. With this integration, all Namaste Pay users can instantly make affordable, convenient, and secure QR transactions throughout the Fonepay Network with more than 1.2M merchants across Nepal.

Speaking on the announcement, Diwas Kumar Sapkota, the CEO of Fonepay said, “We are delighted to welcome Namaste Pay into our growing payment ecosystem. This partnership aligns with our vision to provide a comprehensive digital payment experience to our users. By integrating Namaste Pay, we offer our customers a wider range of payment options and foster a more inclusive financial ecosystem.”

Similarly expressing his delight over the integration, the CEO of Namaste Pay, Prabin Raj Pokharel said, “We are extremely happy to join hands with Fonepay and enable Namaste Pay users with access to 1.2 million Fonepay Merchants throughout the country. Namaste Pay users can also benefit from other Fonepay services with this partnership. We also look forward to making our customers’ digital journey smooth with our innovations and value-added service