QR Payments
QR Payment Safety: Pay Shops Without Getting Scammed
Confirm merchant names, spot replaced stickers, and fix failed-but-debited QR payments.
By DigitalNepal · Updated 2026-10-04
QR payments are fast - scan, confirm, done. The one step beginners skip is reading the merchant name on the confirm screen, which is exactly what sticker-swap scammers exploit.
Steps
1Scan from your own app
Use your wallet or banking app's scan feature - never a random QR-scanner app that can overlay fake pages.
2Read the merchant name
The confirm screen shows the registered shop name. If it says a person's name at a big store, stop and ask.
3Check stickers physically
Peeling edges or a sticker pasted over another sticker are classic tampering signs.
4Handle failed debits
If money left but the shop shows unpaid, show your success screen, note the transaction ID, and raise it in-app - do not pay twice immediately.
Good to know: Generate your own receiving QR only inside your official wallet/banking app. Our QR generator tool makes QRs for links and text - never share wallet PINs or OTPs through any QR flow.
Needs ReviewSource: To be verified
Last verified: not set · Last updated: 2026-10-04
DigitalNepal.tech is an independent informational platform and is not affiliated with the organization mentioned unless explicitly stated.
FAQ
Can a QR steal my money by scanning?
Scanning alone cannot debit you - you must confirm and enter PIN. Never approve a collect request you did not expect.
Was this page helpful?
Related tools
Related guides
Digital Wallet Safety: 10 Rules for eSewa, Khalti and Banks
PINs, OTPs, KYC fraud calls and fake support - the complete protection checklist.
How to Send Money with eSewa (Step by Step)
Send money to any eSewa user safely: checking names, confirming amounts and saving receipts.
How to Load and Withdraw eSewa Balance
Add money from bank or mobile banking, and move wallet balance back to your bank.
How to Link Bank Account in Khalti and Pay Bills
Connect your bank, complete KYC, and pay electricity, water and internet bills from one app.