Before, we used to wait for months to see a movie on TV, buy DVDs, or line up at the cinema theater. All these are now history. Thanks to mobile banking and e-wallets, seeing movies or TV shows — home or cinemas — is now simple, fast, and totally digital.
Watch Movies and Series at Home — The Easy Way
If you prefer spending time at home and viewing your TV series, it is now easier than ever with choices such as:
Paying for These Subscriptions in Nepal
Although international OTT services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, SonyLIV, and Apple TV+ use international payment options, there are now available means by which Nepali consumers can subscribe:
- E-com Dollar Card (e.g., through Global IME Bank) — Get a virtual or physical dollar card online, recharge USD through your mobile banking application, and pay directly on OTT platforms
- IME Pay — Purchase OTT gift cards or top-up services for specific platforms from authorized resellers.
- Third-party sellers — Some e-commerce websites and service providers in Nepal sell subscription vouchers or codes.
Note: Payment directly to Netflix and Amazon Prime generally involves an international card. Nepali banks’ e-com dollar cards, such as Global IME, are a decent alternative.
Prefer the Big Screen? Book Movie Tickets Online
Are you a fan of watching movies on the big screen? Watching movies at the cinema is easier than ever before, thanks to digital services.
What You Can Do Online
- Discover which cinemas show the movie around you and see which one works for you
- Compare movie ticket prices at different cinema halls
- Check the seats available and choose the one you prefer
- Choose the timing according to your convenience
- Purchase tickets online without having to visit ticket booking centre like before.
Where to Book your Movie Tickets Online
Tickets can be booked using these apps and websites:
How to Make Payment using Digital Banking
No need to carry cash anymore. You can pay using:
- Digital wallets
- Mobile banking apps like Global IME Bank by scanning the QR codes from the ticket counter
- Debit/Credit cards using secure apps or websites
Benefits of Paying Digitally
- Faster and more secure than cash
- Don’t need to carry change
- Easy access to special offers, cashback, and discounts
- Easily track where you’ve spent your money via your app
How Digital Banking Has Transformed Entertainment in Nepal
Here’s what’s improved for fans of the cinema:
If You Watch at Home
- You can take out international streaming subscriptions
- Pay using local payment apps.
- Start watching straight away, no delay in verifying your payment and unnecessary processing.
If You Go to the Cinema
- You can check about various cinema halls from your phone
- Compare times and fares
- Choose your seat even before you go
- Pay with your wallet — no cash in hand required
- Take advantage of promotions or fest offers
- All you need is in your pocket — your phone.
Final Thoughts
Whether you prefer to enjoy a solitary movie night at home or movie sessions at weekends at the hall, entertainment has become convenient, quick, and cashless with digital banking. With Global IME Bank Mobile Banking, digital wallets you can watch international content from your drawing room or book a movie with just a click. Thanks to digital banking which lets you avoid queues, check prices, and get real value for money.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I pay for Netflix or Amazon Prime via Nepali apps?
Yes! You can buy gift cards or pay via services facilitating international subscriptions using Global IME mobile banking or other digital wallets.
Can I buy online movie tickets in Nepal?
Yes. You can buy tickets from your phone through various digital wallets in Nepal.
Can I compare ticket prices for different halls?
Yes. Digital Wallet Apps like – Khalti show several options for knowing movie prices as well as number of hall seats available — so you can select the cheapest or closest one.
Is mobile banking safe to pay with?
Absolutely. It’s safe and faster than cash. Just make sure you’re using genuine apps.
Can one pay in the cinema by QR scanning?
Yes you can pay in most halls with mobile banking app QR payments like Global IME Bank.
