To accept eSewa, Khalti and FonePay on your online store, you need a platform that integrates these Nepali wallets at checkout — either built in or via the wallet's merchant API. Local digital wallets, plus cash on delivery, are what most Nepali shoppers actually use, so supporting them directly lifts conversions.
Why local payments matter
Card penetration is low and many buyers do not have international cards. eSewa, Khalti and FonePay are everyday apps in Nepal. A store that only takes cards loses these customers at the last step.
The two ways to integrate
1. Built-in: a Nepal-ready platform like Saauzi ships eSewa, Khalti and FonePay native — you enable them in settings, no code. 2. Manual API: on a custom site you register as a merchant with each wallet and integrate their API/SDK yourself, which means developer time and ongoing maintenance.
Do not forget cash on delivery
COD still drives a large share of Nepali ecommerce orders. Offer it alongside wallets to lower the trust barrier for first-time buyers, and tighten your delivery process to reduce returns.
Quick answer
The simplest path: use a platform with eSewa, Khalti and FonePay built in (plus COD) so you can take local payments from day one. New to selling online? Read how to start an online store in Nepal.
Comments
Be the first to comment.