23/10/2025
⚡ “Digital Fee Shock in Nepal!” ⚡
Even your electricity bill now carries a hidden spark!
Nepali users paying NEA bills online through Khalti, eSewa, or IME Pay are suddenly noticing an extra Rs 5.65 charge — cleverly labeled “including VAT”.
They say it’s just a service fee, but users call it a digital tax on convenience!
💬 “When the government encourages digital payments, why are we paying extra for being digital?”
💸 Rs 500 above your bill, and boom — Rs 5.65 added instantly!
💥 What’s next — a “breathing charge” for refreshing the app?
People across Nepal are questioning:
👉 Why are private wallets charging users for government utility payments?
👉 Is this fee regulated or just a quiet profit margin?
👉 And if VAT is included, who exactly gets it — the government or the gateway?
📲 The so-called “digital Nepal” vision seems to be shocking the very users who powered it.
Because in today’s Nepal, every click costs a little more.