List of Apple Service Centers and Authorized Retailers in Nepal

Apple is the world's largest company in terms of market capitalization. Based in California, it is mostly known for its smartphones (iPhone), tablets (iPad), fitness watches (Apple Watch), and laptops (MacBook). You can buy Apple products either via authorized distributors or from grey markets. Buying from authorized sellers implies you get genuine products, however, they are a little expensive. Similarly, buying from the grey market is cheaper, but you can end up buying non-genuine or refurbished products. In this article, we are going to list down the list of Apple service centers in Nepal alongside the authorized sellers of Apple products in Nepal.

Apple Service Centers in Nepal

Apple Authorized Distributor in Nepal 

Generation Next Communications (Genxt) is the sole authorized distributor of Apple products in Nepal, which has now expanded the number of service centers and showrooms in the country.

• Generation Next Communications Pvt. Ltd.
• Address: 2nd Floor, Sherpa Mall, Nepal
• Tel: 01-4220864/72
• Email: info@gnextcom.com

Where to Buy iPhones in Nepal (Retail Outlets) 

Genxt Nepal, the authorized importer of Apple products in Nepal, distributes iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads they import to multiple resellers across the country. You can visit their offline retail stores to buy iPhones, while some of them also have an online presence.

Apple Authorized Service Centers in Nepal 

If your Apple product in Nepal needs replacement or repair, you can either repair it from Apple Authorised service centers or third-party service centers. We highly advise you to go to the authorized service center if it's a major issue like motherboard repair, screen replacement, or water damage. If it's a minor issue, you can save some money going to third-party retail centers.

Benefits of Buying iPhone in Nepal from Authorised Retail Channels:

1. VAT Bill

VAT bill not only certifies the legality of a product but also ensures that a portion of your payment goes to the government. So, buying from the authorized channel also helps you serve the duty of a good citizen. Having said that, grey Apple products are usually cheaper than those from the authorized channels.

2. IMEI Registered

In addition, when the iPhones are brought to Nepal by the authorized distributors, they register the IMEI numbers at the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA). Therefore, when you buy an iPhone from an authorized channel, you will be enjoying the privilege of an IMEI-registered phone. There are plenty of advantages to registering your smartphone’s IMEI at NTA; one is the ability to claim or track your phone in case you lose it. Furthermore, NTA has also announced the registration of the IMEI number of smartphones as a mandatory criterion. Failing to do so might get your phone blocked.

3. Warranty

When you buy from an authorized retailer, you will be offered one year of warranty (replacement warranty on factory defects and Nepal-authorized warranty on software and hardware). Just keep in mind, that this warranty will not cover any sort of physical or water damage. In addition, there are also chances that the products from unauthorized vendors to be refurbished. So, the greed of little amount of money could engulf you in regrets in the long run.

4. EMI

If you wish to own Apple products but are incapable of paying the price right now, then you will not have to worry. The retailers have an additional service to cope with such difficulties. According to EvoStore, being a credit card holder of NABIL, Global IME, NIBL, Laxmi, Himalayan, or Siddhartha Bank gives you an additional privilege. If you are a credit card holder of any of the aforementioned banks, you can buy an iPhone with a 12-month EMI plan. You can contact your convenience store for further information and procedures if you find yourself eligible.