Alipay+ and NEPALPAY QR Join Forces to Power Seamless Cross-Border Payments for Tourists in Nepal

Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) and Ant International (operator of Alipay+) jointly hosted the event “Gateway to Growth: Powering Nepal’s Tourism with Alipay+ & NEPALPAY” to promote cross-border digital payments in Nepal’s tourism sector.

With support from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Nepal Tourism Board, and Hotel Association Nepal, the event highlighted the benefits of international QR payments in making Nepal a more accessible and tourist-friendly destination.

Since the launch of the NEPALPAY QR and Alipay+ partnership in November 2024, tourists from over 17 countries can use their native mobile wallets at more than 1.2 million Nepali merchants.

The initiative supports financial inclusion, boosts tourism revenue, and aligns with Nepal’s goal of becoming a digitally empowered economy. Leaders emphasized the importance of seamless payment experiences to enhance tourist satisfaction and stimulate economic growth.

Both NCHL and Ant International pledged continued innovation and expansion in global wallet integration to strengthen Nepal’s tourism and digital economy.