NIC ASIA Bank Introduces Apple Pay and Google Pay Integration for E-Commerce Merchants in Nepal
2nd October 2026, Kathmandu
NIC ASIA Bank has made history by becoming the first bank in Nepal to introduce Apple Pay and Google Pay payment acceptance for e-commerce merchants. Integrated through the CyberSource payment gateway, international Visa and Mastercard users can now securely make mobile tokenized payments, boosting Nepal’s tourism, hospitality, and cross-border trade.
NIC ASIA Bank Makes History: First in Nepal to Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay Transactions
Digital banking in Nepal has officially entered a new era. In a landmark development for the country’s fintech and e-commerce landscape, NIC ASIA Bank has become the first bank in Nepal to roll out support for global mobile payment powerhouses Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Announced via an official press release on Ashwin 16, 2083, this milestone breakthrough is set to redefine cross-border trade, boost the tourism sector, and simplify digital transactions for international visitors.
What is the New Apple Pay & Google Pay Integration?
Through this newly launched service, merchant customers utilizing NIC ASIA Bank’s e-commerce payment gateway can seamlessly accept payments from international Visa and Mastercard users who rely on Apple Pay or Google Pay.
By integrating with the bank’s CyberSource Payment Gateway, local businesses can now tap into a global customer base without traditional transaction bottlenecks.
Tokenized Security: International customers no longer need to carry physical cards or manually type out sensitive card details. Instead, card information is securely tokenized directly on their Apple or Google Android devices for quick, one-tap mobile checkouts.
Seamless Payment Experience: Global travelers and online buyers get to experience the same familiar, friction-free payment methods they use back home.
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Key Sectors Set to Benefit
While beneficial across the board, this feature is a game-changer for businesses that regularly cater to international clientele. Key industries poised to gain a competitive edge include:
Tourism and Hospitality: Hotels, resorts, and tour operators can accept hassle-free payments from foreign tourists.
Airlines and Travel: Simplified booking settlements for international flights and travel packages.
Handicrafts and E-Commerce: Local merchants and online stores can easily sell goods across borders.
IT and Export Services: Tech companies and service providers receiving overseas funds will see streamlined transactions.
Driving Nepal’s Economic and Tourism Growth
Beyond business convenience, this initiative is expected to act as a major catalyst for foreign currency earnings and cross-border trade expansion in Nepal. By bridging the gap between local merchants and global payment standards, NIC ASIA Bank is actively contributing to national tourism promotion and laying down modern infrastructure for the digital economy.
The service is spearheaded by Arjun Bahadur Rawal, Assistant Chief Executive Officer and Chief Information Officer of NIC ASIA Bank, reflecting the institution’s ongoing commitment to modernizing Nepal’s financial ecosystem.
For more: NIC ASIA Introduces Apple Pay
