Comparison

eSewa vs nBank

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

eSewa

This app allows users to manage their finances and pay bills directly from their mobile devices. Users can easily recharge their phones, pay for utilities like electricity and water, and even book tickets, potentially saving money each month.

Highlights
  • Mobile recharge and top-up
  • Utility bill payments (electricity, water, internet)
  • Ticket booking (air, bus)
  • Fund loading via internet banking, counter deposit, or cash points
  • Send and receive money
  • Online shopping
  • School fee payments
Features
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इसेवा नेपालकै पहिलो मोबाइल खाता हो । इसेवामा खाता खोली आफ्नै मोबाइलबाट नि:शुल्क आफ्नो मोबाइल रिचार्ज, घरको बिजुली, खानेपानी, टेलिफोन, इन्टरनेट आदिको बिल भुक्तानी गरि मासिक रु ५०० देखि रु २००० सम्म बचत गर्नुहोस् । इसेवा कसरी प्रयोग गर्ने ? रजिष्ट्रेशन इसेवाको App Download गरि Register गर्नुहोस् । यसरी Register गर्दा तपाँईको मोबाइल नम्बर नै तपाँइको इसेवा आइडी हुनेछ । इसेवामा पैसा जम्मा गर्न इसेवामा चार प्रकारबाट सजिलै रकम जम्मा गर्न सकिन्छ: १. इन्टरनेट वा मोबाइल बैंकिङ मार्फत बैंकको खाताबाट इन्टरनेट वा मोबाइल बैंकिङ मार्फत इसेवामा नि:शुल्क रकम जम्मा गर्नुहोस। मोबाइल/इन्टरनेट बैंकिङ सेवा लिनु भएको छैन भने आजै आफ्नो बैंक को शाखामा गएर सेवा सुरु गराउनुहोस । २. काउण्टर डिपोजिट मार्फत इसेवाको पार्टनर बैंक मध्ये ७ वटा बैंकबाट इसेवामा काउण्टर डिपोजिट पनि गर्न सकिन्छ । ग्लोबल आइएमई बैंक, प्रभु बैंक, महालक्ष्मी डेभेलपमेन्ट बैंक, जनता बैंक, मेगा बैंक ओम डेभेलपमेन्ट बैंक कामना सेवा विकास बैंक ३. eSewa Cash Point मार्फत तपाँईको आफ्नो टोल छिमेकमा रहेका eSewa Cash Point चिन्ह अंकित इसेवाका एजेन्ट मार्फत पनि नि:शुल्क रकम जम्मा गर्नुहोस। ४. तपाँईले अन्य इसेवा प्रयोगकर्ताबाट इसेवामा पैसा राख्न र पठाउन पनि सक्नुहुन्छ । इसेवामा उपलब्ध सेवाहरु: मोबाइल रिचार्ज र टपअप ल्याण्डलाइन बिल हवाइजहाज र बस टिकट बिजुली र खानेपानीको बिल भुक्तानी इन्टरनेटको बिल भुक्तानी टेलिभिजन रिचार्ज मुभि टिकट होटल बुकिङ स्कुल फि इन्सुरेन्स प्रिमियम किस्ता भुक्तानी डिम्याट खाता दर्ता र नविकरण क्रेडिट कार्ड बिल भुक्तानी अनलाइन सपिङ बैंक डिपोजिट इसेवाको बारेमाः eSewa fonepay Pvt. Ltd. सन् २००९ बाट सेवा दिइरहेको नेपालको पहिलो भुक्तानी सेवा प्रदायक कम्पनि हो । मोबाइल तथा इन्टरनेट बैंकिङको सफ्टवेयर प्रदायक कम्पनिमा नेपालकै अग्रणी स्थानमा रहेको F1Soft International को एक सहायक कम्पनिको रुपमा इसेवा रहेको छ । हाल नेपालको ७७ वटै जिल्लामा पहुँच भएको यस eSewa fonepay Pvt. Ltd. सँग १० लाख भन्दा बढि दर्ता भएका ग्राहकहरु , ४०,००० भन्दा बढि व्यवसायी (eSewa Zone/Point), ४७ बैंकहरु तथा १,५०० भन्दा बढि मर्चेन्टहरु आवद्ध रहेका छन। थप जानकारीका लागि: १६६०-०१-०२१२१ ईमेल: csd(@)esewa.com.np eSewa is Nepal's first payment gateway with integrated digital wallet. You can register on-the-go and save Rs. 500 - Rs. 2000 in a month. How to register and make payment with eSewa? Registration Download eSewa app and click on Register. Your mobile number will be your eSewa ID. Load fund to eSewa You can load fund to your eSewa account in 4 different ways: 1. Via Mobile/Internet Banking: You can load eSewa wallet from your internet/mobile banking without any additional cost from 47 banks. Visit your bank branch if you have not enabled internet banking and mobile banking. 2. Via Counter Deposit: You can visit nearest branch of below mentioned partner banks for loading fund to your eSewa account via counter deposit: a. Global Bank b. Prabhu Bank c. Mahalaxmi Development Bank d. Janata Bank e. Mega Bank f. OM Development Bank g. Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank 3. Via eSewa Cash Point You can visit nearest eSewa Cash Point and load fund to your eSewa wallet without additional service charge. 4. You can also send and receive fund to your eSewa wallet from other eSewa users for free. Services of eSewa: Mobile recharge and TOPUP Landline Bill Airline and Bus Ticket Electricity and water bill payment Internet Bill Television Subscription Movie Ticket Hotel Booking School Fee Insurance Premium EMI Payment DMAT account opening and renew Credit Card Bill Online Shopping Bank Deposit About eSewa eSewa Fonepay Pvt. Ltd. is the first and leading Payment Service Provider, starting service from 2009 AD. eSewa is a subsidiary company of F1Soft International, leading fin-tech company in Nepal. eSewa has it's wider coverage to all the 77 districts of Nepal. eSewa has a growing network of more than 10 lakhs registered customer, 40,000+ agents (eSewa Zone/Point), 47 banks, 1500+ merchants.

About

nBank

This digital banking platform allows users to manage their finances entirely online. Open accounts, complete KYC, pay bills, deposit funds, and apply for loans without visiting a physical branch. Access various services like remittances, mobile top-ups, and payment options directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Digital account opening
  • Online KYC completion
  • Bill payments
  • Money remittance (nRemit)
  • Cardless ATM withdrawal (Mobile Cash)
  • Loan EMI calculator
  • Exchange rate information
Features
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Download the nBank app and revolutionize the way you bank digitally. Your bank in your pocket. nBank, an initiative by Nabil Bank. Simply put, nBank is a 100% digital banking platform. Open an account, complete your KYC, pay your bills, deposit your money, and get loans without stepping into a physical Bank branch. Your banking app personalized just for you. Of course, if you’d like to visit a branch, any one of Nabil Bank’s branches will be more than delighted to serve you with a smile. So, what exactly does nBank have? Check out a few of our features: Not just an app, a Superapp Pay your bills, book flight tickets, calculate your EMI. Without logging in. That’s right. You can access a host of services right from the login page. Swipe the bar at the bottom to reveal plenty of things you can do: • nRemit: Send money from any corner of the world to a Nabil Bank Account • Mobile Cash: Withdraw funds from a Nabil Bank ATM without using a card • Get in Touch: Call, Email, Viber, or book an appointment with a Nabil Bank representative • Topup: Topup your mobile or landline on-the-go • Bills: Pay your Electricity, Water, Internet, and TV Bills • Payments: Make government payments, flight bookings, and insurance payments • Interest Rates: Check out Nabil Bank’s latest Interest Rates for Deposit and Loan Products • EMI Calculator: Plan your loan amount and tenure with the help of our EMI Calculator • Exchange Rate: Check out the Bank’s Exchange Rate for the day …and those are just a few things you can do without logging in. Interested? There’s more. Quick Account Opening Open your bank account within seconds. You know how opening a bank account can be a long and tiring process? Not anymore. If you’re a Nepalese citizen, you can open an account with us in under 30 seconds. Fill up your basic details and you’re ready to go! Use your app with a few transactional limitations. And if you want to unlock the full potential of your account, simply complete your KYC – all from the comfort of your home, office, restaurant, you name it. Digital KYC Complete your KYC online. No Branch visits required. Fill up your Know-Your-Customer details in the app, and attend a virtual KYC session to complete your KYC requirements. You will not need to wait in a physical queue anywhere. We promise. Register with International Number If you’re residing abroad, you can register for the nBank app using your international number and operate your Bank account. You will receive SMS Alerts, OTP notifications, and even news & alerts from Nabil Bank. Remittance made simple Besides sending money within Nepal, customers residing abroad can send money from their international banks directly to a Nabil Bank Account using their Mastercard or Visa Cards by selecting nRemit. All you need to do is fill up a form with the sender and receiver details, along with the amount (in USD) to be sent. The receiver will get the money directly into their Nabil Bank account within seconds. Save, Spend, and Borrow You can do it all at the touch of a button. • View your account statement • Report a disputed transaction • Open a Fixed Deposit • Add your Debit/Credit/Prepaid Cards • Apply for a Virtual iCard for your online USD payments • Go cardless with Mobile Cash • Load your mobile wallets • Pay your bills • Scan a QR Code and pay instantly • Redeem your loyalty points at your favorite restaurant, coffee place, or shop • Schedule your payments • Send money to a Bank Account within Nepal • Add your favorite accounts • Get instant digital loan • Get a Loan Against your Fixed Deposit Simple, Quick, Secure Log in to your app with your faceID (for iOS 10 & above) or touchID without the hassle of passwords or PINs. *Disclosure By downloading the nBank App, you consent to the installation of this app and its future updates and upgrades. You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting the app from your device.

Screenshots

eSewa4 screens
nBank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: nBank at 3.5 against eSewa's 3.2. nBank also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 19%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

nBank holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 521 and 250 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of eSewa's written reviews are positive against 31% of nBank's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eSewa ships an update fortnightly, nBank weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
eSewa versus nBank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSewanBank
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (521 ratings)3.5 (250 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews31.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings521 — better250
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size416 MB180 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperESEWA LTD.Nabil Bank Ltd.

Customer experience

eSewa

All ratings521 ratings
Positive52.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative40.3%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative75.8%

nBank

All ratings250 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative32.8%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative58.5%

User reviews

eSewa

From 521 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💳 Convenient payment options
  • 🤝 Helpful for transactions
  • ⚡ Fast and efficient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Slow response times
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 💳 Unreliable payment processing
  • 🔒 Lack of security features

nBank

From 250 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to operate
  • 👍 User-friendly app with good features
  • 🔒 Reliable and secure banking service
  • 💡 Convenient all-in-one banking solution

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🔍 Missing or limited information in app
  • 🔒 Inconvenient security measures
  • 🤔 Confusing UI changes with new updates

Bugs and requests

eSewa

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Transaction failures
  • App crashes on certain devices
  • Verification process problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline payment mode
  • Biometric login options
  • Improved user interface
  • Enhanced security measures
  • Better customer support

nBank

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to activate deactivated cards
  • Issues with adding cards and accessing account information
  • Problems with OTP verification and password reset
  • App not working properly on WiFi connection

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and other mobile wallets
  • Improve transaction history and statement details
  • Provide better support for overseas customers and multiple accounts
  • Enhance app stability and reduce crashes

In-app purchases

None

eSewa

No in-app purchases

None

nBank

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eSewa free?
eSewa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is nBank free?
nBank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eSewa or nBank?
nBank is rated higher. eSewa averages 3.2 out of 5 from 521 ratings, while nBank averages 3.5 from 250 ratings.
Do eSewa or nBank have ads?
Neither eSewa nor nBank shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eSewa or nBank?
eSewa ships an update fortnightly, and nBank weekly. Most recently, eSewa was updated on September 19, 2026 and nBank on September 21, 2026.

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