2nd September 2025, Kathmandu
Fonepay, Nepal’s leading payment system operator, has officially welcomed CityPAY as the 10th digital wallet to be integrated into its ecosystem.
Fonepay CityPAY Wallet Integration
This milestone further strengthens Fonepay’s vision of building a seamless, secure, and inclusive digital payment landscape for Nepal. Through this partnership, CityPAY wallet users can now access Fonepay’s nationwide interoperable QR network, enabling them to make payments at over 1.7 million merchant outlets across the country.
Currently, the Fonepay network connects over 60 banks and financial institutions, along with a growing number of wallet partners, providing millions of users with secure and instant digital transactions. By welcoming CityPAY, Fonepay reinforces its role as a pioneer in advancing financial inclusion and promoting cashless transactions across Nepal.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Diwas Kumar, CEO of Fonepay, said: “Welcoming CityPAY into our ecosystem is a landmark step in our journey. Every new integration makes the network stronger, more inclusive, and more valuable for the people of Nepal. Our mission is not only to connect wallets and banks but to empower every individual and business to experience the true convenience and trust of digital payments.”
Similarly, Mr. Binay Regmi, CEO of CityPAY, shared: “This partnership is more than just about the technology- it’s about empowering millions of remittance beneficiaries. Together, Fonepay and CityPAY will enable millions of users and merchants to transact effortlessly, securely and instantly. This integration is expected to ensure customers smooth, reliable and payment experience throughout the country.”
To mark this significant collaboration, CityPAY has also announced a special festive campaign for its valued customers performing QR transaction Fonepay network. From 2nd September 2025 to 2nd November 2025, all CityPAY wallet users transacting through the platform will automatically enter into a lucky draw.
- Two Samsung Brand TVs will be given away to two lucky winners.
- Winners will be announced on a monthly basis during the campaign period.
Furthermore, CityPAY has also allocated 20 reward point on each QR transaction amounting above NPR 500 until the further notice. These reward points can be converted to cash or kind by the beneficiary as per the company’s policy.
The addition of CityPAY underscores the growing importance of collaboration in building a robust digital payment ecosystem. As Nepal accelerates toward a cashless economy, partnerships like this play a crucial role in driving innovation, ensuring interoperability, and delivering financial services to a wider population.
About Fonepay
Fonepay is a Payment System Operator facilitating inter-bank person-to-person (P2P) and person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions through its interoperable network and mobile platforms. Fonepay is regulated by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and was the first mobile payment network to be licensed by NRB as Payment System Operator (PSO).
About CityPAY
CityPAY is an innovative digital wallet app in Nepal, providing a comprehensive suite of financial services for individuals and agents. CityPAY’s value proposition in Nepal is to make digital transactions simpler, faster, and more secure while also linking remittances with local digital commerce — an area where Nepal has high demand due to its large migrant worker population.
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of City Express Money Transfer, Nepal’s leading remittance company, licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), CityPAY ensures secure, reliable, and user-friendly digital transactions for a wide range of everyday needs. Redefining digital payments and remittance in Nepal, CityPAY makes everyday transactions-from bill payments to receiving money from abroad-faster, safer, and more convenient.