What is PayPal?
PayPal is an online payment service that lets you send money, pay for goods, or receive payments internationally. In many countries, it’s a safe and easy way for freelancers, online sellers, and businesses to handle money online.
Does PayPal Work in Nepal?
- Sending money: Yes, you can send payments internationally if you have a card that works abroad.
- Receiving money: Not fully. Nepali users cannot reliably receive PayPal payments or withdraw them to a local bank yet.
- Limitations: Many Nepali banks cannot link PayPal fully for withdrawals, and Nepal Rastra Bank rules limit foreign currency inflow.
Is PayPal Legal in Nepal?
- Legal: Yes, opening a PayPal account from Nepal is allowed.
- Restrictions: Using PayPal to receive money may not work due to banking and regulatory limits.
Which Banks Support PayPal in Nepal?
- No Nepali bank officially supports full PayPal services yet.
- Some banks issue international cards (Visa/MasterCard) that allow sending payments, but receiving funds is generally not supported.
How to Create a PayPal Account in Nepal
Since you now know PayPal’s limitations, here’s a simple guide to create your account:
- Go to PayPal.com and click Sign Up.
- Choose Nepal as your country.
- Enter your email, name, phone number, and address.
- Select Personal or Business account.
- Link an international card that works with PayPal.
- Verify your card with a small PayPal charge.
- Start using PayPal to send payments online.
Important: You likely cannot withdraw money to a Nepali bank yet. To use PayPal effectively in Nepal, you need a card that allows international transactions.
How a Dollar Card Helps
To use PayPal fully for sending or eventually receiving payments, you need an international card that supports USD or foreign currencies.
- A dollar card lets you pay online globally and link to PayPal.
- It helps you avoid issues with local Nepali bank cards being declined by PayPal.
- If you want to learn the easiest way to get a dollar card in Nepal, check out our guide: How to Create a Dollar Card in Nepal.
Once you have a dollar card, linking it to PayPal is simple, and you can start paying internationally without problems.
Alternatives for Receiving Payments
Since receiving money from PayPal in Nepal is limited, you can use:
- Payoneer – Popular for freelancers and international payments.
- Wise (TransferWise) – Safe and cost-effective for sending/receiving funds.
- SWIFT transfers – Direct bank transfers for legal international payments.
Bottom Line
PayPal Nepal is mainly useful for paying internationally today. By combining your PayPal account with a dollar card, you can send money globally with ease.
For anyone looking to receive international payments in Nepal, explore alternatives like Payoneer or Wise. And for smooth PayPal use, start with a dollar card today: Learn How to Create a Dollar Card.