The annual recognition platform celebrating excellence, innovation, and partnership across Nepal’s digital payments ecosystem. Bringing together Nepal’s leading banks, financial institutions, merchants, fintech partners, and industry leaders, Fonepay Honors is an evening dedicated to recognizing the institutions and individuals whose Trust, Commitment, and Collaboration have built one of Asia's most remarkable digital payments success stories.
The story of Nepal's digital payments journey and the purpose behind Fonepay Honors — told in a cinematic 2-minute brand film that opened the evening.
Nepal's digital payments story is one of Asia's most remarkable success stories. In just a few years, Nepal has built an interoperable digital payments ecosystem that many countries are still striving to achieve. This transformation was not built by one organization alone — it was built by the collective trust, commitment, and collaboration of an entire ecosystem.
"Every transaction, every merchant, every customer — a reflection of our partners' trust. Fonepay Honors is our commitment to recognize that contribution — publicly, prestigiously, and permanently."
| What? | Honoring Excellence, Innovation, and Partnership in Nepal's Digital Ecosystem |
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| When? | October 9, 2026 (Ashoj 23, 2083) |
| Where? | The Soaltee Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Format? | Product Innovation Showcase + Formal Honor Gala + Cocktail Dinner + Live Jazz |
| Awards? | 25 honors across 7 categories |
| Attendees? | 400+ senior industry leaders — BFIs CEOs & CXOs, NRB officials, Fintech Leaders, Prominent merchants, Influencers and Media |
Celebrating the BFIs that have shown exceptional performance and contribution in the Fonepay QR ecosystem.
Winner
Commercial Bank with the Highest Fonepay QR Volume (Issuer)
Global IME Bank Ltd.
Winner
Commercial Bank with the Highest Fonepay QR Volume (Acquirer)
NIC Asia Bank
Winner
Development Bank with the Highest Fonepay QR Volume (Issuer)
Muktinath Bikas Bank
Winner
Development Bank with the Highest Fonepay QR Volume (Acquirer)
Muktinath Bikas Bank
Winner
Finance Company with the Highest Fonepay QR Volume (Issuer)
Manjushree Finance
Winner
Finance Company with the Highest Fonepay QR Volume (Issuer)
Manjushree Finance
Winner
Wallet Partner with the Highest Fonepay QR Volume (Issuer)
eSewa
Winner
Wallet Partner with the Highest Fonepay QR Volume (Acquirer)
eSewa
Winner
Partner with the Highest Activated Merchants for Fonepay QR
Kumari Bank
Celebrating the BFIs that have shown exceptional performance and contribution in the Fonepay Direct ecosystem.
Winner
Commercial Bank with the Highest Fonepay Direct Volume (Issuer)
Global IME Bank Ltd.
Winner
Development Bank with the Highest Fonepay Direct Volume (Issuer)
Muktinath Bikas Bank
Winner
Finance Company with the Highest Fonepay Direct Volume (Issuer)
Manjushree Finance
Celebrating the BFIs that have shown exceptional performance and contribution in the Fonepay Bills ecosystem.
Winner
Partner with the Highest Fonepay Bills Volume (Issuer)
Nabil Bank
Celebrating the BFIs that have shown exceptional performance and contribution in the Cross Border ecosystem.
Winner
Partner with the Highest Cross Border Payments Volume
eSewa
Winner
Partner with the Highest Cross Border Payments Value
eSewa
Celebrating the BFIs that have shown exceptional performance and contribution in the Fonepay Credit Card ecosystem.
Winner
Commercial Bank with the Highest Fonepay Card Issuance
Laxmi Sunrise Bank
Winner
Development Bank with the Highest Fonepay Card Issuance
Garima Bikas Bank
Winner
Finance Company with the Highest Fonepay Card Issuance
Manjushree Finance
Winner
Partner with the Highest Fonepay Card Volume (Issuer)
Citizens Bank
Celebrating the BFIs that have shown exceptional performance and contribution in the Fonepay Merchant ecosystem.
Winner
Merchant with the Highest Fonepay QR Acceptance
Mega Mart Pvt. Ltd.
Winner
Merchant with the Highest Fonepay Card Acceptance
Bhat-Bhateni Super Market
Celebrating the BFIs that have shown exceptional performance and contribution in the exceptional recognition category.
Winner
Partner with High-Impact Strategic Collaboration
Citizens Bank
Winner
Individual with Outstanding Contribution to Digital Payments
Bhat-Bhateni Super Market
Winner
Partner with High-Impact ERP Integration
IMS Software Pvt. Ltd.
Winner
Organization with Outstanding Contribution to Fintech Ecosystem Development
Kathmandu Fintek
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| Platform | Handle |
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| @Fonepay | |
| @Fonepay | |
| Fonepay Payment Service Limited |