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Dodo Payments vs Winvesta (2026): Which Is Better for Receiving International Payments in India?

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Short answer

Dodo Payments publishes enough pricing to estimate the cost of a USD 5,000 receipt, so there is no cost verdict. The better choice depends on how your client pays: Dodo Payments is best for software and digital product sellers, and Winvesta is best for local transfers with a published per-payment fee.5617

Use caseBetter optionWhy
Bank transfer of USD 5,000Cannot compareWinvesta costs about 1.24%; Dodo Payments does not publish full pricing.1234
Bank transfer of USD 2,000Cannot compareWinvesta costs about 1.35%; Dodo Payments does not publish full pricing.1234
Client paying USD 2,000 by card or linkCannot compareNeither publishes full pricing for this case.
Dodo Payments is best forDodo PaymentsSoftware and digital product sellers.56
Winvesta is best forWinvestaLocal transfers with a published per-payment fee.17

1,000 USD = ₹94,243 at the reference rate for 13 November 2026 (European Central Bank data).

Estimated rupees received, on published fees

Sorted by estimated rupees received, highest first. Only providers that publish both their fee and their conversion markup for this currency and method can be estimated.

#Provider and routeBest forFee (+GST)MarkupYou receiveCost
1Karbon BusinessLowest estimated costBank transfer to a Karbon virtual USD accountUS bank transfers and marketplace payouts₹942plus GST, rate not stated0%₹93,131 to ₹93,3011.00 to 1.18%
2RazorpayMoneySaver Export Account: bank transfer to virtual account details (Standard plan)Local transfers from the US, UK and eurozone₹1,000plus GST, rate not stated0%₹93,063 to ₹93,2431.06 to 1.25%
3WinvestaThis pageGlobal Collections Account, standard plan (up to 2,000 a month per currency)Local transfers with a published per-payment fee₹1,4350%₹92,8091.52%
4SkydoPayment link (InstaLinks) paid by ACH debitLocal bank transfers from major markets₹1,885plus GST, rate not stated0%₹92,019 to ₹92,3582.00 to 2.36%
5PayoneerLocal bank transfer to Payoneer receiving account detailsMarketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork₹0no GST stated1 to 4%₹90,473 to ₹93,3011.00 to 4.00%
6PayPalInternational commercial transaction received into a PayPal account (PayPal checkout or invoice)Clients paying by card or PayPal balance₹4,175no GST stated3 to 4%₹86,465 to ₹87,3667.30 to 8.25%

Not estimated because pricing is not fully published: Cashfree Payments, Dodo Payments, PingPong, Stripe, Tazapay, TransFi, Wise.

Where a provider says GST applies to its fee but not at what rate, the range runs from no GST to 18%, the rate Skydo, Stripe and Winvesta state on their pages. Estimates use each provider's published fee, conversion markup, GST on fees and FIRA charge, checked 2026-10-28, against the reference rate. They exclude charges taken by intermediary banks and your own bank, and the rate a provider actually applies at the time of conversion. Check the provider's pricing page before you choose. The order is calculated only from these published numbers; no provider can pay to change its position, and there are no affiliate links.

How do Dodo Payments and Winvesta compare at a glance?

Dodo Payments and Winvesta compare on the twelve points below, using each provider's published information as checked on 28 October 2026. Where a provider does not publish something, the table says so.81

Dodo PaymentsWinvesta
Best forSoftware and digital product sellers56Local transfers with a published per-payment fee17
Fees4% + 40c per transaction for US cards and wallets, +1.5% for cards and payment methods outside the US, 4% + 15c for Indian cards and UPI (plus international fees where applicable), +0.5% for subscriptions, 1.5% capped at $15 or EUR 15 for ACH or SEPA direct debit.8Up to 2,000 a month per currency: 0.99% plus a fixed fee per transaction ($3 for USD, EUR 5, GBP 5, AUD 10, SGD 10, other currencies the equivalent of $5). 2,000 to 100,000 a month: custom pricing. Above 100,000 a month: 0.2% per transaction with no fixed fee. Winvesta says 18% GST is levied on its fees for every non-JPMC account.1
FX markupAdaptive Currency costs the business 0%; Dodo says buyers pay a 2 to 4% FX fee. Standard foreign exchange rates apply on non-USD settlements, with no rate published. If the receiving bank account is in another currency, the bank converts on arrival at its own rate.89Winvesta advertises 0% forex markup and zero FX on USD, and shows the exact FX rate applied and its booking time after each withdrawal. The reference rate is not published.210
SettlementDodo's FAQ says funds typically reach the bank 1 to 2 business days after a payout is initiated, and elsewhere 1 to 5 business days. Its Master Service Agreement says the supplier fee is paid on or before the 20th of the following month.115USD withdrawals reach the bank 1 business day after processing, EUR and GBP 2 business days, with a 1:00 PM IST cut-off. Card collections settle T+1 working day per the FAQ and T+2 days per the payment links page.121314
FIRADodo's blog says a FIRA is available on request to support@dodopayments.com and that Dodo routes payouts through its payment partner and shares the FIRA once generated. Its documentation and terms do not mention FIRA. Cost not published.159Free e-FIRA, emailed within 24 hours of funds reaching the Indian bank account and downloadable from the dashboard; it shows the purpose code and exchange rate.32
CurrenciesDodo says buyers can pay in 80+ currencies through Adaptive Currency. Payout balances are held in USD, GBP and EUR wallets; INR payouts have been discontinued.89Local account details in USD, EUR, GBP and CAD, plus SWIFT details for 30+ other currencies. Winvesta's pages give different totals (30+, 33 and 37+ currencies).7161
KYC: who can sign upIndividuals (no registered business needed; PAN mandatory for Indians) and registered entities, including sole proprietors with a GSTIN. Dodo says it does not support physical goods or e-commerce websites.11Freelancers (PAN, Aadhaar, a marketing channel link and bank details) and businesses (the same plus business registration details). Winvesta publishes a list of restricted business types.1718
RBI PA-CB statusDodo Payments acts as merchant of record under a Master Service Agreement with Dodo Payments Inc. and its group companies (Dodope Payments Limited and Sarvapanchhi Technologies Private Limited). None of these entities appears in the RBI's list of authorised payment aggregators dated 16 October 2026, and Dodo does not publish an RBI authorisation.519Winvesta says Winvesta India Technologies Private Limited is an online payment gateway service provider that facilitates cross-border collections under the RBI's regulations. It does not appear in the RBI's list of authorised payment aggregators dated 16 October 2026 or in the RBI's PA-CB application status tables as on that date.201921
SupportEmail support@dodopayments.com.15Email support@winvesta.in; phone +91-(0)20-7117 8885, Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm IST.2
LimitsNot published. Payout threshold is $100 by default and can be lowered to $50.Winvesta says there are no limits on incoming transactions in USD and 30 other currencies. Its FAQs give different maximum holding periods (30 days in one answer, 9 months in another).221623
How clients payBuyers pay Dodo at its checkout or through Dodo invoicing: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and other wallets, BNPL, PayPal, ACH and SEPA direct debit, and in India UPI and Indian cards. The business may not invoice buyers itself.85Local bank transfer to account details in USD (ACH, Fedwire, RTP), EUR, GBP and CAD; SWIFT for other currencies; and card payments through payment links.7241614
Card paymentsYes. Buyers pay by card at Dodo's checkout; the fee is 4% + 40c, plus 1.5% for cards issued outside the US.8Yes, through payment links. The card fee (MDR) is not published; Winvesta's FAQ uses 3% only as an example, with GST charged on the MDR.1425

How much INR do you receive on $2,000, $5,000 and $10,000 with Dodo Payments vs Winvesta?

The INR you receive with Dodo Payments and Winvesta is the invoice at the reference rate, less each provider's fee, conversion markup, GST on fees and FIRA charge. The table works this out from published pricing at today's rate.

PlatformBest forINR on USD 2,000INR on USD 5,000INR on USD 10,000Cost on USD 5,000
WinvestaMost INRGlobal Collections Account, standard plan (up to 2,000 a month per currency)Local transfers with a published per-payment fee₹1,85,951₹4,65,377₹9,31,0881.24%

Not estimated because pricing for USD is not fully published: Dodo Payments.

Ranked by INR received on USD 5,000. Reference rate: European Central Bank data for 13 November 2026. Fees, conversion markup, GST on fees and FIRA charges as published by each provider, checked 28 October 2026. Ranges appear where a provider publishes a range or does not state its GST rate. Intermediary bank charges are excluded. See the methodology.

What is Dodo Payments and who is it for?

Dodo Payments is a merchant of record: it resells a business's digital product to buyers as the legal seller, handles customer-side sales tax and chargebacks, and pays the business a supplier fee in USD, GBP or EUR.569

  • Regulated by: Dodo Payments acts as merchant of record under a Master Service Agreement with Dodo Payments Inc. and its group companies (Dodope Payments Limited and Sarvapanchhi Technologies Private Limited). None of these entities appears in the RBI's list of authorised payment aggregators dated 16 October 2026, and Dodo does not publish an RBI authorisation.519
  • Used by: Individuals (no registered business needed; PAN mandatory for Indians) and registered entities, including sole proprietors with a GSTIN. Dodo says it does not support physical goods or e-commerce websites.11
  • Best for: Software and digital product sellers.56

What is Winvesta and who is it for?

Winvesta is a Mumbai-based company whose Global Collections Account gives Indian businesses and freelancers local USD, EUR, GBP and CAD account details, with withdrawal to INR and a free e-FIRA.2163

  • Regulated by: Winvesta says Winvesta India Technologies Private Limited is an online payment gateway service provider that facilitates cross-border collections under the RBI's regulations. It does not appear in the RBI's list of authorised payment aggregators dated 16 October 2026 or in the RBI's PA-CB application status tables as on that date.201921
  • Used by: Freelancers (PAN, Aadhaar, a marketing channel link and bank details) and businesses (the same plus business registration details). Winvesta publishes a list of restricted business types.1718
  • Best for: Local transfers with a published per-payment fee.17

How do Dodo Payments and Winvesta fees and FX markup compare?

Dodo Payments and Winvesta charge in different ways, so compare the fee and the conversion markup together, not the headline fee alone.

What does Dodo Payments charge?

Transaction typeFeeFX markupGST on feesBest for
One-time payment by US card or wallet at Dodo checkout4% + USD 0.489Not publishedNot statedClients paying by card
One-time payment by card or other payment method outside the US5.5% + USD 0.489Not publishedNot statedClients paying by card
One-time payment by ACH (USD) or SEPA (EUR) direct debit1.5%89Not publishedNot statedClients paying through a payment link

What does Winvesta charge?

Transaction typeFeeFX markupGST on feesBest for
Global Collections Account, standard plan (up to 2,000 a month per currency)0.99% + plus a fixed fee by currency12340%18%Clients paying by local bank transfer
Card payment through Winvesta payment linksNot published140%Not statedClients paying by card

How do Dodo Payments and Winvesta compare on settlement speed?

Dodo Payments and Winvesta publish these settlement times for money reaching an Indian bank account.

PlatformSettlement timePayout to IndiaBest for
Dodo PaymentsDodo's FAQ says funds typically reach the bank 1 to 2 business days after a payout is initiated, and elsewhere 1 to 5 business days. Its Master Service Agreement says the supplier fee is paid on or before the 20th of the following month.115Dodo pays out from USD, GBP or EUR wallets on a schedule (bi-monthly by default) once the balance reaches the threshold ($100 default, $50 minimum). Payout fee is $5 for payouts below $1,000 under standard pricing; USD SWIFT payouts for non-US businesses cost $25. Correspondent and receiving bank charges may also be deducted. Dodo's pricing table separately lists regular payouts as free.98Software and digital product sellers56
WinvestaUSD withdrawals reach the bank 1 business day after processing, EUR and GBP 2 business days, with a 1:00 PM IST cut-off. Card collections settle T+1 working day per the FAQ and T+2 days per the payment links page.121314The user withdraws to an Indian bank account in INR after providing an invoice for the receipt. Priority withdrawal is available on request, typically for a $15 to $25 additional fee on USD.16454Local transfers with a published per-payment fee17

Do Dodo Payments and Winvesta provide FIRA and e-BRC, and are they RBI PA-CB authorised?

Dodo Payments and Winvesta publish the FIRA position and RBI status below, checked on 28 October 2026. An e-BRC is generated by the exporter on the DGFT portal from bank remittance data, so it does not depend on the provider issuing one.46

PlatformFIRARBI PA-CB statusBest for
Dodo PaymentsDodo's blog says a FIRA is available on request to support@dodopayments.com and that Dodo routes payouts through its payment partner and shares the FIRA once generated. Its documentation and terms do not mention FIRA. Cost not published.159Dodo Payments acts as merchant of record under a Master Service Agreement with Dodo Payments Inc. and its group companies (Dodope Payments Limited and Sarvapanchhi Technologies Private Limited). None of these entities appears in the RBI's list of authorised payment aggregators dated 16 October 2026, and Dodo does not publish an RBI authorisation.519Software and digital product sellers56
WinvestaFree e-FIRA, emailed within 24 hours of funds reaching the Indian bank account and downloadable from the dashboard; it shows the purpose code and exchange rate.32Winvesta says Winvesta India Technologies Private Limited is an online payment gateway service provider that facilitates cross-border collections under the RBI's regulations. It does not appear in the RBI's list of authorised payment aggregators dated 16 October 2026 or in the RBI's PA-CB application status tables as on that date.201921Local transfers with a published per-payment fee17

Which currencies, countries and payment methods do Dodo Payments and Winvesta support?

Dodo Payments and Winvesta accept the currencies and payment methods below, as each publishes them.

PlatformCurrenciesHow clients payCard paymentsBest for
Dodo PaymentsDodo says buyers can pay in 80+ currencies through Adaptive Currency. Payout balances are held in USD, GBP and EUR wallets; INR payouts have been discontinued.89Buyers pay Dodo at its checkout or through Dodo invoicing: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and other wallets, BNPL, PayPal, ACH and SEPA direct debit, and in India UPI and Indian cards. The business may not invoice buyers itself.85Yes. Buyers pay by card at Dodo's checkout; the fee is 4% + 40c, plus 1.5% for cards issued outside the US.8Software and digital product sellers56
WinvestaLocal account details in USD, EUR, GBP and CAD, plus SWIFT details for 30+ other currencies. Winvesta's pages give different totals (30+, 33 and 37+ currencies).7161Local bank transfer to account details in USD (ACH, Fedwire, RTP), EUR, GBP and CAD; SWIFT for other currencies; and card payments through payment links.7241614Yes, through payment links. The card fee (MDR) is not published; Winvesta's FAQ uses 3% only as an example, with GST charged on the MDR.1425Local transfers with a published per-payment fee17

What are the strengths and limitations of Dodo Payments and Winvesta?

Dodo Payments and Winvesta each suit some exporters better than others. These points come from each provider's own pages.

What are the strengths and limitations of Dodo Payments?

Strengths:

  • You sell software, SaaS subscriptions or digital products to buyers in many countries and want another company to be the legal seller and handle sales tax, VAT and chargebacks.65
  • You are an individual without a registered business and hold a PAN.11
  • You are comfortable receiving payouts in USD, GBP or EUR on a fixed cycle rather than per payment.9

Limitations:

  • Not listed by the RBI as an authorised payment aggregator; Dodo does not publish an RBI authorisation.195
  • INR payouts have been discontinued; payouts go from USD, GBP or EUR wallets and any conversion happens at your bank.9
  • Does not support physical goods or e-commerce websites, and the business may not invoice buyers itself.115
  • FIRA availability is described only in a blog post and is on request; purpose code handling is not published.159
  • Dodo's own pages disagree on payout fees (free in the pricing table, $5 below $1,000 in the FAQ and documentation) and on payout timing.89115
  • Dodo cannot file the Export Declaration Form for the business.15

What are the strengths and limitations of Winvesta?

Strengths:

  • Your clients pay by local transfer in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD and you want a published per-transaction fee.71
  • You are a freelancer without a registered business who has a PAN and Aadhaar.17
  • You want an e-FIRA showing the purpose code for each receipt at no charge.3

Limitations:

  • Winvesta is not on the RBI's list of authorised payment aggregators and does not name its banking partner on its pages.1920
  • Each withdrawal needs an invoice with the purpose code and other mandatory fields.45
  • The fixed fee per transaction ($3 on USD) weighs more on small receipts.1
  • Card collection fees are not published.2514
  • Winvesta's own pages disagree on the number of currencies, the maximum holding period and card settlement time.161231314

Should you choose Dodo Payments or Winvesta?

Choose between Dodo Payments and Winvesta by how your clients pay and your usual invoice size.

Choose Dodo Payments if:

  • You sell software, SaaS subscriptions or digital products to buyers in many countries and want another company to be the legal seller and handle sales tax, VAT and chargebacks.65
  • You are an individual without a registered business and hold a PAN.11
  • You are comfortable receiving payouts in USD, GBP or EUR on a fixed cycle rather than per payment.9

Choose Winvesta if:

  • Your clients pay by local transfer in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD and you want a published per-transaction fee.71
  • You are a freelancer without a registered business who has a PAN and Aadhaar.17
  • You want an e-FIRA showing the purpose code for each receipt at no charge.3

For example, say a designer invoices a US client USD 2,000. Because Dodo Payments does not publish full pricing for that case, ask for a quote in writing and compare it with the FIRA rate after the first payment.89210

Which other platforms should you consider besides Dodo Payments and Winvesta?

Other platforms to consider besides Dodo Payments and Winvesta are the ones with the lowest estimated cost on a USD 5,000 receipt, listed in that order.27282930313234353738414243

PlatformBest forEstimated cost on USD 5,000FIRAReview
SkydoLocal bank transfers from major markets260.68%272829303132Skydo says it issues a free FIRA on every payment received, and that its FIRA and FIRC are accepted for GST filing and by banks.3133Skydo review
Karbon BusinessUS bank transfers and marketplace payouts341.00 to 1.18%3435Karbon says it provides a FIRA for every transaction, issued by its licensed banking partner, which it does not name. Cost not published.34Karbon Business review
RazorpayLocal transfers from the US, UK and eurozone361.00 to 1.18%3738Razorpay provides a Foreign Inward Remittance Statement (FIRS), sent to the contact email within 24 hours after settlement for bank transfers, and downloadable from the dashboard, which shows bank-provided certificates and Razorpay-generated statements. The pricing page lists FIRC or eFIRC as included and auto-generated for international cards. No separate charge is published.363938Razorpay review
PayoneerMarketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork401.00 to 4.00%414243Free digital FIRA PDF for each transaction, issued by Payoneer's partner AD bank and available in the account under Manage, Reports and statements, within 24 to 72 hours (the same help article also says 1 to 3 business days). The e-FIRA/IRM in EDPMS is issued by the exporter's own bank, which may need the FIRA plus export documents.4344Payoneer review

Compare every provider on your own invoice in the platform cost comparison.

How did we verify this?

We checked this page against the sources below on 28 October 2026. Provider fees, conversion markups and RBI payment aggregator (PA-CB) status were checked on 28 October 2026. Rupee amounts use European Central Bank reference rates for 13 November 2026. Read our methodology or report an error.

  1. [1]Winvesta FAQ, What are the charges for the Global Collections Account? (checked 2026-10-28)
  2. [2]Winvesta, Multi-currency account (checked 2026-10-28)
  3. [3]Winvesta FAQ, When will I receive my e-FIRA certificate? (checked 2026-10-28)
  4. [4]Winvesta FAQ, Can I get priority processing for my withdrawal? (checked 2026-10-28)
  5. [5]Dodo Payments, Master Service Agreement, last updated 26 February 2026 (checked 2026-10-28)
  6. [6]Dodo Payments, Merchant of Record for Global SaaS (checked 2026-10-28)
  7. [7]Winvesta FAQs, What currencies are available with local accounts? (checked 2026-10-28)
  8. [8]Dodo Payments, Pricing (checked 2026-10-28)
  9. [9]Dodo Payments Documentation, Payouts Process (checked 2026-10-28)
  10. [10]Winvesta FAQs, How can I view the FX rate for the conversion of my funds? (checked 2026-10-28)
  11. [11]Dodo Payments Documentation, FAQs (checked 2026-10-28)
  12. [12]Winvesta FAQs, How long does it take for funds to reach my Indian bank account? (checked 2026-10-28)
  13. [13]Winvesta FAQs, How does settlement work? Do I need to submit an invoice to withdraw funds? (checked 2026-10-28)
  14. [14]Winvesta, Card Collections via Payment Links (checked 2026-10-28)
  15. [15]Dodo Payments blog, Export Declaration Form (EDF): What Indian Service Exporters Need to Know, 12 October 2026 (checked 2026-10-28)
  16. [16]Winvesta FAQs, What is a global collections account and how does it work? (checked 2026-10-28)
  17. [17]Winvesta FAQs, What documents do I need to open a global collection account as a freelancer? (checked 2026-10-28)
  18. [18]Winvesta FAQs, What documents do I need to open a global collections account as a business owner? (checked 2026-10-28)
  19. [19]RBI: Certificates of Authorisation issued under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, Payment Aggregators (PA-O, PA-P and PA-CB), list dated 16 October 2026 (checked 2026-10-28)
  20. [20]Winvesta FAQs, How is Winvesta regulated? (checked 2026-10-28)
  21. [21]RBI: Status of Applications received under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, as on 16 October 2026 (checked 2026-10-28)
  22. [22]Winvesta FAQs, What are the transaction limits on my account? (checked 2026-10-28)
  23. [23]Winvesta FAQs, What is the maximum time I can keep funds in my GCA? (checked 2026-10-28)
  24. [24]Winvesta FAQs, How do I receive USD? (checked 2026-10-28)
  25. [25]Winvesta FAQs, My client paid ₹1,000, and their bank charged them a 2% fee. How does that affect me? (checked 2026-10-28)
  26. [26]Skydo FAQs, What countries can I get paid locally through Skydo? (checked 2026-10-28)
  27. [27]Skydo FAQ, How much does Skydo charge? (checked 2026-10-28)
  28. [28]Skydo, Home page (checked 2026-10-28)
  29. [29]Skydo FAQ, Who will bear the SWIFT charges? (checked 2026-10-28)
  30. [30]Skydo FAQ, Limitations and restrictions on receiving your foreign remittance via Skydo (checked 2026-10-28)
  31. [31]Skydo, Receive international payments in India as a freelancer (checked 2026-10-28)
  32. [32]Skydo, Terms of use (checked 2026-10-28)
  33. [33]Skydo FAQs, What is accepted for GST filings and banks between FIRA and FIRC? (checked 2026-10-28)
  34. [34]Karbon Business, Karbon for Freelancers (checked 2026-10-28)
  35. [35]Karbon, PayPal alternative (checked 2026-10-28)
  36. [36]Razorpay Docs, International Bank Transfer (MoneySaver Export Account) (checked 2026-10-28)
  37. [37]Razorpay, MoneySaver Export Account (international bank transfers) (checked 2026-10-28)
  38. [38]Razorpay, Pricing (checked 2026-10-28)
  39. [39]Razorpay Docs, FIRS Automated Process (checked 2026-10-28)
  40. [40]Payoneer, How to use Payoneer in India (last modified 18 September 2026, checked 2026-10-28)
  41. [41]Payoneer India, Payoneer Fees (checked 2026-10-28)
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  44. [44]Payoneer India, Digital FIRC page (checked 2026-10-28)
  45. [45]Winvesta FAQs, What GST invoice do I need to withdraw funds? (checked 2026-10-28)
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  47. [47]GST Portal user guide: Furnishing of Letter of Undertaking (FORM GST RFD-11)

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for Indian exporters, Dodo Payments or Winvesta?+

There is no cost verdict for a USD 5,000 bank transfer: winvesta costs about 1.24%; Dodo Payments does not publish full pricing.1234 The answer can change with the currency, payment method and invoice size, so check your own numbers in the platform cost comparison.

Do Dodo Payments and Winvesta give a FIRA to Indian exporters?+

Dodo Payments: Dodo's blog says a FIRA is available on request to support@dodopayments.com and that Dodo routes payouts through its payment partner and shares the FIRA once generated. Its documentation and terms do not mention FIRA. Cost not published.159 Winvesta: Free e-FIRA, emailed within 24 hours of funds reaching the Indian bank account and downloadable from the dashboard; it shows the purpose code and exchange rate.32

Can individual freelancers use Dodo Payments and Winvesta?+

Dodo Payments: Individuals (no registered business needed; PAN mandatory for Indians) and registered entities, including sole proprietors with a GSTIN. Dodo says it does not support physical goods or e-commerce websites.11 Winvesta: Freelancers (PAN, Aadhaar, a marketing channel link and bank details) and businesses (the same plus business registration details). Winvesta publishes a list of restricted business types.1718

Are Dodo Payments and Winvesta authorised by the RBI?+

Dodo Payments: Dodo Payments acts as merchant of record under a Master Service Agreement with Dodo Payments Inc. and its group companies (Dodope Payments Limited and Sarvapanchhi Technologies Private Limited). None of these entities appears in the RBI's list of authorised payment aggregators dated 16 October 2026, and Dodo does not publish an RBI authorisation.519 Winvesta: Winvesta says Winvesta India Technologies Private Limited is an online payment gateway service provider that facilitates cross-border collections under the RBI's regulations. It does not appear in the RBI's list of authorised payment aggregators dated 16 October 2026 or in the RBI's PA-CB application status tables as on that date.201921

How fast do Dodo Payments and Winvesta pay out to an Indian bank?+

Dodo Payments: Dodo's FAQ says funds typically reach the bank 1 to 2 business days after a payout is initiated, and elsewhere 1 to 5 business days. Its Master Service Agreement says the supplier fee is paid on or before the 20th of the following month.115 Winvesta: USD withdrawals reach the bank 1 business day after processing, EUR and GBP 2 business days, with a 1:00 PM IST cut-off. Card collections settle T+1 working day per the FAQ and T+2 days per the payment links page.121314

Do I still need an LUT if I am paid through Dodo Payments or Winvesta?+

Yes, if you are registered under GST and want to invoice the export without IGST. The Letter of Undertaking is a GST filing for the financial year, and it does not depend on how the money reaches you, whether through Dodo Payments, Winvesta or a bank wire.47

This page is general information for Indian service exporters, not tax or legal advice. Rules change and outcomes depend on your facts, so confirm with a chartered accountant before acting.

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