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eSewa vs Venmo
Both stand on digital wallet apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
eSewa offers free access across web and mobile platforms, with peer and international transfers. Its 25,000 per-transaction limit and lack of virtual cards define important boundaries.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Venmo combines personal payments and business payment options, with group expense splitting and scheduled transfers. Check the U.S. eligibility requirement and transaction fees, and note that eligible purchase protection does not cover payments to people you do not know.
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| eSewa | Venmo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Venmo |
| Website | esewa.com.np | venmo.com |
| On digital wallet apps | #37 of 44 | #33 of 44 |
eSewa: what it does well
- Free plan
- Android, iOS, and web access
- Peer transfers
- International transfers
- Cards and fiat support
What to know first
- No virtual cards
- 25,000 transaction limit
- No platform beyond listed channels
Venmo: what it does well
- Available on Android, iOS, and the web.
- Supports instant, tracked, and scheduled transfers.
- Business profiles separate business and personal transactions.
- Businesses can accept digital wallets with compatible devices.
- Eligible purchases can receive Purchase Protection.
What to know first
- Use requires a U.S. bank account and U.S. location.
- Credit card payments cost 3.00%.
- Instant Transfer costs 1.75%, with $0.25 minimum and $25 maximum.
- Payments to people users do not know lack buyer and seller protection.