People based in Nepal looking to upgrade to Premium can do so with a pre-paid dollar card.
How to get a pre-paid dollar card in Nepal?
- Fill in an USD pre-paid card application form at one of the designated banks by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)*
- Open a bank account if you do not have one in the particular bank listed below
- Submit the Know Your Customer (KYC)
- Submit Permanent Account Number (PAN)
- State the purpose of the card is to purchase international digital services
*The banks which have been issuing the pre-paid cards are NMB Bank, Nepal Investment Bank, Prabhu Bank, Siddhartha Bank, Nabil Bank, Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank, Kumari Bank, Global IME Bank, Himalayan Bank, Siddhartha Bank, Machhapuchchre Bank, and Sunrise Bank.
Note: It is recommended to wait 10 days for a pre-paid card with your name versus a instant pre-paid card without your name to avoid complications in making online transactions.