SCT Celebrates 24 Years of Innovation in Nepal’s Digital Payments
15th August 2025, Kathmandu
Smart Choice Technologies Limited (SCT), a leading payment system operator licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, recently celebrated its 24th anniversary on 29 Shrawan 2082 (August 14, 2025).
SCT 24th Anniversary Nepal
The milestone event, held in Kathmandu, brought together the company’s Chairman, Board of Directors, and senior representatives from its extensive network of member banks and financial institutions, highlighting SCT’s enduring impact on Nepal’s evolving digital financial landscape.
Since its inception, SCT has been at the forefront of driving digital transformation in the Nepalese payment ecosystem. CEO Mr. Manoj Ghimire, during the celebratory address, reflected on the company’s remarkable journey and outlined its ambitious plans.
He emphasized the breadth and depth of SCT’s service offerings, which have become integral to the daily financial lives of many Nepalese.
These include a robust suite of card services, such as SCT-UnionPay Card, VISA Card, and NepalPay Card, alongside innovative mobile banking solutions (Smart Banking), seamless interbank payment services (Smart Pay), efficient QR payment options (Smart QR), and comprehensive merchant management services (Smart MMS).
A significant highlight of the anniversary celebration was the live demonstration of SCT’s latest technological advancements: the Smart QR Soundbox and SCT Hub. Mr. Rajim Ali Mia, SCT’s Chief Innovation and Development Officer, showcased the intuitive functionality of the Smart QR Soundbox.
This groundbreaking device provides merchants with real-time, audible confirmation of received payments, seamlessly integrating with their network via Wi-Fi or SIM card. This innovation promises to enhance payment transparency and efficiency for businesses across the country.
Furthermore, the introduction of SCT Hub underscores the company’s commitment to empowering its member banks and financial institutions.
This centralized platform streamlines critical operations, offering comprehensive solutions for ATM management, card management, dispute resolution, alert management, user administration, and report generation.
The SCT Hub is set to significantly improve the operational efficiency and service delivery of financial institutions, leveraging SCT’s network.
The 24th-anniversary celebration served as a testament to SCT’s unwavering dedication to innovation and its pivotal role in shaping the future of modern banking solutions in Nepal.
As the country continues its journey towards a more cashless economy, SCT remains a key player, consistently introducing technologies that enhance convenience, security, and accessibility for both consumers and financial institutions.
