eSewa has made Nepalese people’s life easier and restful. Now people don’t have to be in a long tiring queue just to pay their utilities bills. There are more than five millions active users in Nepal and onboarded more than 400k+ merchants and 120k+ agents. Having eSewa wallet on your phone will really be helpful. So you can create eSewa account and enjoy the services and offers provided by eSewa.
Steps to create eSewa account
You can follow these steps to create and verify your eSewa Account:
Step 1: First, open Play Store in your mobile phone and install ‘eSewa’ app.
Step 2: After the installation, open eSewa app and click on ‘Login/Register’ and then click on
‘Register for Free’ for your registration.
Step 3: New page will load, fill up the registration form by adding your Mobile number, Name, and Gender and tap on ‘Proceed’ by verifying your Mobile number from a 6-digit verification code.
Step 4: Set the secure 4-digit MPIN to complete your eSewa Account Registration.
Step 5: Click on ‘Update’ on your Home Screen for completing the KYC form.
Or, you can also open by clicking on your profile image and then “My Information”.
Step 6: Now a new page will load for KYC verification. A form will open and fill out the details.
Step 7: Attach the document asked like Photo and ID’s. For ID you can keep like Citizenship or license or passport and also fill document information.
Some personal details required for KYC are :
- Full Name
- Father’s name
- Grandfather’s name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Contact Number
- Occupation
- Permanent Address
- Current Address
- Document information
Documents required for KYC are as follows:
- Scanned photos of PP size.
- Both sides of Citizenship/passport/license.
Step 8: Click on the ‘Submit’ option and confirm your details after reviewing it to complete your KYC verification.
Note: You will receive KYC approval within 48 hours of filling out the form. But if you have any issues on KYC registration, you can contact with eSewa Customer Care. For that, go on three dotted lines in the top left corner of the page and tap on ‘Help’. You can then go on ‘Contact Us’ menu.
Why to verify KYC?
After verifying the KYC, you are a verified user of eSewa who can get following benefits.
- Verified users of eSewa can have transactions above five thousand per transaction.
- Verified users of eSewa can transfer money from their wallets to bank accounts that eSewa has partnerships with at minimal charges.
- Verified users of eSewa can receive the amount from Western Union directly in their eSewa wallet.
This way, you can create your eSewa Account and verify account. You can enjoy various services and offers by sitting at home if you have an eSewa account.
Though you have installed and verified your eSewa account, you need to have money for the transaction.
Frequently Asked Question
Do we need bank account to create eSewa?
No. You do not need any bank account to create eSewa Account. You just need mobile number and some verified documents like citizenship. personal details, etc.
Can we open eSewa account online?
Yes. You can easily create eSewa account online by providing the mobile number, full name and gender details.
How Create verified account in eSewa?
You Just need to submit KYC form to create verified eSewa account. After submitting KYC form you will verified users of eSewa.
Can I use eSewa without KYC?
Yes. you can use eSewa without KYC but there will be limited transaction only and you will known as unverified user of eSewa if you don’t fill the KYC form.
Related: How can we transfer money from eSewa to another eSewa Account?
