NCHL, GIZ Sign Agreement to Digitize Public Transport Payments

Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) and GIZ’s Sustainable Electric Transport for Nepal (SET4NPL) project have signed an agreement to promote digital payments in Nepal’s public transportation and mobility sector.

The agreement was signed by GIZ-SET4NPL Programme Manager Diego Senior and NCHL CEO Neelesh Man Singh Pradhan.

Under the partnership, NEPALPAY QR, NEPALPAY Card and connectIPS will be explored for integration with transport ticketing systems, mobility apps and digital payment devices. The initiative will also support open-loop ticketing, allowing passengers to make interoperable digital payments through NCHL’s payment platforms.

The collaboration will cover digital ticketing, fare collection, transaction processing and settlement, with the aim of expanding digital payment options across public transport and emerging mobility services.

NCHL will provide APIs, technical documentation and technical support for integration, testing and deployment, while GIZ-SET4NPL will facilitate the integration of NCHL’s payment solutions with relevant transport systems and devices under the project.

The SET4NPL project, implemented by GIZ, supports Nepal’s electric mobility and public transport sector, including the deployment of more than 3,500 electric mini- and micro-buses. The project also covers e-ticketing, public charging infrastructure, fleet management software and open-loop ticketing systems.