Payoneer vs Remitly (2026): Which Is Better for Receiving International Payments in India?
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Short answer
Remitly 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: Payoneer is best for marketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork, and Remitly is best for uS or Canadian business clients already using Remitly.4567
| Use case | Better option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer of USD 5,000 | Cannot compare | Payoneer costs about 1.00 to 4.00%; Remitly does not publish full pricing.123 |
| Bank transfer of USD 2,000 | Cannot compare | Payoneer costs about 1.00 to 4.00%; Remitly does not publish full pricing.123 |
| Client paying USD 2,000 by card or link | Cannot compare | Payoneer costs about 1.99 to 4.96%; Remitly does not publish full pricing.13 |
| Payoneer is best for | Payoneer | Marketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork.4 |
| Remitly is best for | Remitly | US or Canadian business clients already using Remitly.567 |
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 route | Best for | Fee (+GST) | Markup | You receive | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karbon BusinessLowest estimated costBank transfer to a Karbon virtual USD account | US bank transfers and marketplace payouts | ₹942plus GST, rate not stated | 0% | ₹93,131 to ₹93,301 | 1.00 to 1.18% |
| 2 | RazorpayMoneySaver Export Account: bank transfer to virtual account details (Standard plan) | Local transfers from the US, UK and eurozone | ₹1,000plus GST, rate not stated | 0% | ₹93,063 to ₹93,243 | 1.06 to 1.25% |
| 3 | WinvestaGlobal Collections Account, standard plan (up to 2,000 a month per currency) | Local transfers with a published per-payment fee | ₹1,435 | 0% | ₹92,809 | 1.52% |
| 4 | SkydoPayment link (InstaLinks) paid by ACH debit | Local bank transfers from major markets | ₹1,885plus GST, rate not stated | 0% | ₹92,019 to ₹92,358 | 2.00 to 2.36% |
| 5 | PayoneerThis pageLocal bank transfer to Payoneer receiving account details | Marketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork | ₹0no GST stated | 1 to 4% | ₹90,473 to ₹93,301 | 1.00 to 4.00% |
| 6 | PayPalInternational commercial transaction received into a PayPal account (PayPal checkout or invoice) | Clients paying by card or PayPal balance | ₹4,175no GST stated | 3 to 4% | ₹86,465 to ₹87,366 | 7.30 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 Payoneer and Remitly compare at a glance?
Payoneer and Remitly 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.2189
| Payoneer | Remitly | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Marketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork4 | US or Canadian business clients already using Remitly567 |
| Fees | Receiving account (local bank transfer): Payoneer's India multi-currency page says receiving USD is free for customers from India and other currencies are free; its India pricing page shows a standard 'fixed fee or 1%' for non-local currencies and says the fees applicable to you are shown in your account. From another Payoneer customer: free. Payment request: credit card 2.90% + $0.49, ACH bank debit (US only) 1%. Marketplace payouts: fees set by each marketplace. Intermediary banks may deduct fees on USD wires.21 | Remitly says there are no fees for the receiver in India. The sender pays the transfer fee: on its USD to INR page, $3.99 below $1,000 and $0 at $1,000 or more for personal transfers, with no fee on a new customer's first transfer.89 |
| FX markup | Not published as a separate rate. Withdrawing to an Indian bank account in INR from a balance in another currency costs 1% to 4% of the transaction amount; Payoneer says the exact fee depends on region and transaction volume and is shown in your account. | Remitly says it may earn from the difference between the rate at which it buys currency and the rate given to the sender. The rate is shown before the sender confirms; no markup percentage is published.109 |
| Settlement | Payoneer's pages differ: the India pricing page says within 48 hours of receipt; the multi-currency account page and the India onboarding guide say within 24 hours.124 | Remitly says business transfers to India are typically delivered within the hour, and that a delivery time is shown before the sender confirms.6 |
| FIRA | Free 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.311 | Not published. Remitly's pages do not mention a FIRA or FIRC for the Indian recipient. |
| Currencies | Local receiving account details in US dollar, British pound, euro, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Singapore dollar, Hong Kong dollar, UAE dirham, Chinese yuan and Japanese yen, per Payoneer's India multi-currency account page.2 | Senders pay in the currency of the send country; Remitly Business sends from the US. Recipients in India receive INR.569 |
| KYC: who can sign up | Individuals (freelancers) and businesses: at sign-up you say whether the account is for business or freelancing, and verify with a government ID such as Aadhaar or PAN and proof of an Indian bank account. Applicants must be over 18. Payoneer issues FIRAs in a company's name if the account is registered as a company. Detailed document lists by entity type are not published on the pages checked.1223 | Senders only. The personal service is for individuals sending for personal, family or household purposes, and business use is a breach. Remitly Business is for US-registered businesses with a US-resident account holder, and Remitly's Canada site says Remitly Business is also available to businesses in Canada. Recipients in India do not need a Remitly account to be paid; Remitly's India page offers recipients a free profile to request money.105687 |
| RBI PA-CB status | Payoneer lists 'Payoneer for India' as an Online Payment Gateway Service Provider (OPGSP) registered with the Reserve Bank of India (LO UIN No. MULO16008013). Payoneer India Private Limited received in-principle authorisation as a Payment Aggregator - Cross Border (PA-CB) on 22 January 2026; RBI lists it in Table E (applications under process, cannot operate) as of 16 October 2026 and states in-principle authorisation is not authorisation under Section 7 of the PSS Act. It does not appear in RBI's Certificates of Authorisation list dated 16 October 2026. Payoneer says INR payouts are processed by its partner AD banks over NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.131415163 | Remitly does not appear on the RBI list of authorised PA-CB entities as on 16 October 2026. Its US User Agreement says it processes transactions to India under the Rupee Drawing Arrangements established by the RBI.1710 |
| Support | India phone numbers +91 80712-79452 and +91 80044-04022, a contact form after sign-in, and the Payoneer Community.3 | Remitly says business customers get 24/7 support by phone or help centre.6 |
| Limits | Not published on the Payoneer India pages checked. | Not published as amounts. Remitly says limits vary by country, delivery method and verification, and are shown when the sender starts a transfer. |
| How clients pay | Local bank transfer to Payoneer receiving account details; USD SWIFT wire to a Payoneer SWIFT receiving account; payment request paid by credit card, ACH bank debit (US only), local bank transfer or direct bank payment (UK only); marketplace payouts (for example Amazon, eBay, Fiverr, Upwork); transfer from another Payoneer customer.41 | The client sends from a Remitly account: a US or Canadian business through Remitly Business, or an individual through the personal service for personal purposes only. Money arrives in India by bank deposit, UPI, cash pickup or wallet.106187 |
| Card payments | Yes, through a payment request: 2.90% + $0.49 for credit card payments (all currencies), per Payoneer's pricing page.14 | The sender can fund a transfer with a debit or credit card; the Indian recipient cannot accept card payments through Remitly.610 |
How much INR do you receive on $2,000, $5,000 and $10,000 with Payoneer vs Remitly?
The INR you receive with Payoneer and Remitly 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.
| Platform | Best for | INR on USD 2,000 | INR on USD 5,000 | INR on USD 10,000 | Cost on USD 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PayoneerMost INRLocal bank transfer to Payoneer receiving account details | Marketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork | ₹1,80,947 to ₹1,86,601 | ₹4,52,367 to ₹4,66,503 | ₹9,04,734 to ₹9,33,007 | 1.00 to 4.00% |
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 Payoneer and who is it for?
Payoneer is a US-headquartered cross-border payments company whose account gives Indian freelancers and businesses receiving account details in several currencies, accepts marketplace payouts and client payment requests, and automatically withdraws received funds to an Indian bank account in rupees.24
- Regulated by: Payoneer lists 'Payoneer for India' as an Online Payment Gateway Service Provider (OPGSP) registered with the Reserve Bank of India (LO UIN No. MULO16008013). Payoneer India Private Limited received in-principle authorisation as a Payment Aggregator - Cross Border (PA-CB) on 22 January 2026; RBI lists it in Table E (applications under process, cannot operate) as of 16 October 2026 and states in-principle authorisation is not authorisation under Section 7 of the PSS Act. It does not appear in RBI's Certificates of Authorisation list dated 16 October 2026. Payoneer says INR payouts are processed by its partner AD banks over NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.131415163
- Used by: Individuals (freelancers) and businesses: at sign-up you say whether the account is for business or freelancing, and verify with a government ID such as Aadhaar or PAN and proof of an Indian bank account. Applicants must be over 18. Payoneer issues FIRAs in a company's name if the account is registered as a company. Detailed document lists by entity type are not published on the pages checked.1223
- Best for: Marketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork.4
What is Remitly and who is it for?
Remitly is a money transfer service whose personal service is limited to individuals sending for personal, family or household purposes; its Remitly Business product lets US businesses pay contractors, freelancers and suppliers in India.106
- Regulated by: Remitly does not appear on the RBI list of authorised PA-CB entities as on 16 October 2026. Its US User Agreement says it processes transactions to India under the Rupee Drawing Arrangements established by the RBI.1710
- Used by: Senders only. The personal service is for individuals sending for personal, family or household purposes, and business use is a breach. Remitly Business is for US-registered businesses with a US-resident account holder, and Remitly's Canada site says Remitly Business is also available to businesses in Canada. Recipients in India do not need a Remitly account to be paid; Remitly's India page offers recipients a free profile to request money.105687
- Best for: US or Canadian business clients already using Remitly.567
How do Payoneer and Remitly fees and FX markup compare?
Payoneer and Remitly charge in different ways, so compare the fee and the conversion markup together, not the headline fee alone.
What does Payoneer charge?
| Transaction type | Fee | FX markup | GST on fees | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local bank transfer to Payoneer receiving account details | 0%123 | 1 to 4% | Not stated | Clients paying by local bank transfer |
| Payment request paid by credit card | 2.9% + USD 0.4913 | 1 to 4% | Not stated | Clients paying by card |
| Payment request paid by ACH bank debit (US only) | 1%13 | 1 to 4% | Not stated | Clients paying through a payment link |
| Payout from a marketplace or platform to Payoneer | Not published13 | 1 to 4% | Not stated | Marketplace payouts |
What does Remitly charge?
- Fees: Remitly says there are no fees for the receiver in India. The sender pays the transfer fee: on its USD to INR page, $3.99 below $1,000 and $0 at $1,000 or more for personal transfers, with no fee on a new customer's first transfer.89
How do Payoneer and Remitly compare on settlement speed?
Payoneer and Remitly publish these settlement times for money reaching an Indian bank account.
| Platform | Settlement time | Payout to India | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payoneer | Payoneer's pages differ: the India pricing page says within 48 hours of receipt; the multi-currency account page and the India onboarding guide say within 24 hours.124 | Automatic: payments received are withdrawn to the linked Indian bank account (or EEFC account, per the multi-currency page) without a manual request. Fee: 1% to 4% of the amount when converted to INR (see fxConversion).124 | Marketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork4 |
| Remitly | Remitly says business transfers to India are typically delivered within the hour, and that a delivery time is shown before the sender confirms.6 | Bank deposit, UPI, cash pickup or wallet in INR; the recipient does not need to withdraw anything.1868 | US or Canadian business clients already using Remitly567 |
Do Payoneer and Remitly provide FIRA and e-BRC, and are they RBI PA-CB authorised?
Payoneer and Remitly 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.38
| Platform | FIRA | RBI PA-CB status | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payoneer | Free 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.311 | Payoneer lists 'Payoneer for India' as an Online Payment Gateway Service Provider (OPGSP) registered with the Reserve Bank of India (LO UIN No. MULO16008013). Payoneer India Private Limited received in-principle authorisation as a Payment Aggregator - Cross Border (PA-CB) on 22 January 2026; RBI lists it in Table E (applications under process, cannot operate) as of 16 October 2026 and states in-principle authorisation is not authorisation under Section 7 of the PSS Act. It does not appear in RBI's Certificates of Authorisation list dated 16 October 2026. Payoneer says INR payouts are processed by its partner AD banks over NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.131415163 | Marketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork4 |
| Remitly | Not published. Remitly's pages do not mention a FIRA or FIRC for the Indian recipient. | Remitly does not appear on the RBI list of authorised PA-CB entities as on 16 October 2026. Its US User Agreement says it processes transactions to India under the Rupee Drawing Arrangements established by the RBI.1710 | US or Canadian business clients already using Remitly567 |
Which currencies, countries and payment methods do Payoneer and Remitly support?
Payoneer and Remitly accept the currencies and payment methods below, as each publishes them.
| Platform | Currencies | How clients pay | Card payments | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payoneer | Local receiving account details in US dollar, British pound, euro, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Singapore dollar, Hong Kong dollar, UAE dirham, Chinese yuan and Japanese yen, per Payoneer's India multi-currency account page.2 | Local bank transfer to Payoneer receiving account details; USD SWIFT wire to a Payoneer SWIFT receiving account; payment request paid by credit card, ACH bank debit (US only), local bank transfer or direct bank payment (UK only); marketplace payouts (for example Amazon, eBay, Fiverr, Upwork); transfer from another Payoneer customer.41 | Yes, through a payment request: 2.90% + $0.49 for credit card payments (all currencies), per Payoneer's pricing page.14 | Marketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork4 |
| Remitly | Senders pay in the currency of the send country; Remitly Business sends from the US. Recipients in India receive INR.569 | The client sends from a Remitly account: a US or Canadian business through Remitly Business, or an individual through the personal service for personal purposes only. Money arrives in India by bank deposit, UPI, cash pickup or wallet.106187 | The sender can fund a transfer with a debit or credit card; the Indian recipient cannot accept card payments through Remitly.610 | US or Canadian business clients already using Remitly567 |
What are the strengths and limitations of Payoneer and Remitly?
Payoneer and Remitly each suit some exporters better than others. These points come from each provider's own pages.
What are the strengths and limitations of Payoneer?
Strengths:
- You are paid by marketplaces or platforms that pay out to Payoneer, such as Amazon, eBay, Fiverr or Upwork.4
- Your clients want to pay by local bank transfer in USD, EUR, GBP or another supported currency using receiving account details.2
- Some clients want to pay by credit card and you accept a 2.90% + $0.49 card fee on those payments.1
- You want a free FIRA for every transaction delivered to your account without a request.3
Limitations:
- The INR conversion fee is published only as a 1% to 4% range; the exact rate is shown inside the account.1
- A 29.95 USD annual account fee applies if you receive less than 6,000 USD (or equivalent) in any 12 consecutive months.1
- Funds cannot be held in the Payoneer balance by Indian customers; payments are withdrawn to the Indian bank automatically.12
- Payoneer India's PA-CB application had in-principle authorisation only as of 16 October 2026; RBI lists it as unable to operate as a PA-CB until authorised.15
- The purpose code on processed payments and issued FIRAs cannot be changed through Payoneer.3
- The FIRA from Payoneer is not an e-FIRA; for EDPMS reporting the exporter's own bank issues the IRM and e-FIRA.3
What are the strengths and limitations of Remitly?
Strengths:
- Your client is a US or Canadian business that already uses, or is willing to open, a Remitly Business account to pay contractors in India.567
- Your client is an individual paying for a personal need, such as private tutoring, which Remitly's personal terms permit.10
Limitations:
- An Indian freelancer or company cannot open an account to receive or invoice through Remitly; the client must be the Remitly customer.1056
- Remitly Business is offered to businesses in the US and Canada only, and Remitly's personal terms prohibit sending for business purposes.5107
- Remitly is not on the RBI list of authorised PA-CB entities, and its pages do not mention a FIRA, FIRC or purpose code for the Indian recipient.1768
Should you choose Payoneer or Remitly?
Choose between Payoneer and Remitly by how your clients pay and your usual invoice size.
Choose Payoneer if:
- You are paid by marketplaces or platforms that pay out to Payoneer, such as Amazon, eBay, Fiverr or Upwork.4
- Your clients want to pay by local bank transfer in USD, EUR, GBP or another supported currency using receiving account details.2
- Some clients want to pay by credit card and you accept a 2.90% + $0.49 card fee on those payments.1
- You want a free FIRA for every transaction delivered to your account without a request.3
Choose Remitly if:
- Your client is a US or Canadian business that already uses, or is willing to open, a Remitly Business account to pay contractors in India.567
- Your client is an individual paying for a personal need, such as private tutoring, which Remitly's personal terms permit.10
For example, say a designer invoices a US client USD 2,000. Because Remitly 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.1109
Which other platforms should you consider besides Payoneer and Remitly?
Other platforms to consider besides Payoneer and Remitly are the ones with the lowest estimated cost on a USD 5,000 receipt, listed in that order.2021222324252728303133353637
| Platform | Best for | Estimated cost on USD 5,000 | FIRA | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skydo | Local bank transfers from major markets19 | 0.68%202122232425 | Skydo says it issues a free FIRA on every payment received, and that its FIRA and FIRC are accepted for GST filing and by banks.2426 | Skydo review |
| Karbon Business | US bank transfers and marketplace payouts27 | 1.00 to 1.18%2728 | Karbon says it provides a FIRA for every transaction, issued by its licensed banking partner, which it does not name. Cost not published.27 | Karbon Business review |
| Razorpay | Local transfers from the US, UK and eurozone29 | 1.00 to 1.18%3031 | Razorpay 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.293231 | Razorpay review |
| Winvesta | Local transfers with a published per-payment fee3334 | 1.24%33353637 | 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.3635 | Winvesta 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]Payoneer India, Payoneer Fees (checked 2026-10-28)
- [2]Payoneer India, Multi-currency account page and FAQs (checked 2026-10-28)
- [3]Payoneer Help Center, Digital FIRA FAQ (checked 2026-10-28)
- [4]Payoneer, How to use Payoneer in India (last modified 18 September 2026, checked 2026-10-28)
- [5]Remitly Business Account Agreement (US), updated 1 August 2026, sections 3, 4 and 8 (checked 2026-10-28)
- [6]Remitly, Business payments from the United States to India (checked 2026-10-28)
- [7]Remitly Canada, Remitly Business page and FAQ (checked 2026-10-31)
- [8]Remitly India, Receive money in India from family abroad (checked 2026-10-28)
- [9]Remitly, USD to INR rate and fees (checked 2026-10-28)
- [10]Remitly User Agreement (US), effective 23 February 2026, sections on account use, foreign currency exchange, commercial transactions and transactions to India (checked 2026-10-28)
- [11]Payoneer India, Digital FIRC page (checked 2026-10-28)
- [12]Payoneer, How to receive international payments in India (last modified 31 August 2026, checked 2026-10-28)
- [13]Payoneer India, Payoneer's multi-jurisdictional licenses (checked 2026-10-28)
- [14]Payoneer press release, Payoneer receives in-principle authorization as Cross-Border Payment Aggregator in India, 22 January 2026
- [15]RBI, Status of applications received under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, as on 16.10.2026, Table E (checked 2026-10-28)
- [16]RBI, Certificates of Authorisation issued under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, dated 16 October 2026 (checked 2026-10-28)
- [17]RBI: Payment system operators authorised under the PSS Act, 2007, list as on 16 October 2026 (checked 2026-10-28)
- [18]Remitly, Send money to India from the United States (checked 2026-10-28)
- [19]Skydo FAQs, What countries can I get paid locally through Skydo? (checked 2026-10-28)
- [20]Skydo FAQ, How much does Skydo charge? (checked 2026-10-28)
- [21]Skydo, Home page (checked 2026-10-28)
- [22]Skydo FAQ, Who will bear the SWIFT charges? (checked 2026-10-28)
- [23]Skydo FAQ, Limitations and restrictions on receiving your foreign remittance via Skydo (checked 2026-10-28)
- [24]Skydo, Receive international payments in India as a freelancer (checked 2026-10-28)
- [25]Skydo, Terms of use (checked 2026-10-28)
- [26]Skydo FAQs, What is accepted for GST filings and banks between FIRA and FIRC? (checked 2026-10-28)
- [27]Karbon Business, Karbon for Freelancers (checked 2026-10-28)
- [28]Karbon, PayPal alternative (checked 2026-10-28)
- [29]Razorpay Docs, International Bank Transfer (MoneySaver Export Account) (checked 2026-10-28)
- [30]Razorpay, MoneySaver Export Account (international bank transfers) (checked 2026-10-28)
- [31]Razorpay, Pricing (checked 2026-10-28)
- [32]Razorpay Docs, FIRS Automated Process (checked 2026-10-28)
- [33]Winvesta FAQs, What are the charges for the global collections account? (checked 2026-10-28)
- [34]Winvesta FAQs, What currencies are available with local accounts? (checked 2026-10-28)
- [35]Winvesta, Multi-currency account (checked 2026-10-28)
- [36]Winvesta FAQ, When will I receive my e-FIRA certificate? (checked 2026-10-28)
- [37]Winvesta FAQ, Can I get priority processing for my withdrawal? (checked 2026-10-28)
- [38]DGFT: eBRC services (self-generation of e-BRC from bank inward remittance data)
- [39]GST Portal user guide: Furnishing of Letter of Undertaking (FORM GST RFD-11)
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for Indian exporters, Payoneer or Remitly?+
There is no cost verdict for a USD 5,000 bank transfer: payoneer costs about 1.00 to 4.00%; Remitly does not publish full pricing.123 The answer can change with the currency, payment method and invoice size, so check your own numbers in the platform cost comparison.
Do Payoneer and Remitly give a FIRA to Indian exporters?+
Payoneer: Free 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.311 Remitly: Not published. Remitly's pages do not mention a FIRA or FIRC for the Indian recipient.
Can individual freelancers use Payoneer and Remitly?+
Payoneer: Individuals (freelancers) and businesses: at sign-up you say whether the account is for business or freelancing, and verify with a government ID such as Aadhaar or PAN and proof of an Indian bank account. Applicants must be over 18. Payoneer issues FIRAs in a company's name if the account is registered as a company. Detailed document lists by entity type are not published on the pages checked.1223 Remitly: Senders only. The personal service is for individuals sending for personal, family or household purposes, and business use is a breach. Remitly Business is for US-registered businesses with a US-resident account holder, and Remitly's Canada site says Remitly Business is also available to businesses in Canada. Recipients in India do not need a Remitly account to be paid; Remitly's India page offers recipients a free profile to request money.105687
Are Payoneer and Remitly authorised by the RBI?+
Payoneer: Payoneer lists 'Payoneer for India' as an Online Payment Gateway Service Provider (OPGSP) registered with the Reserve Bank of India (LO UIN No. MULO16008013). Payoneer India Private Limited received in-principle authorisation as a Payment Aggregator - Cross Border (PA-CB) on 22 January 2026; RBI lists it in Table E (applications under process, cannot operate) as of 16 October 2026 and states in-principle authorisation is not authorisation under Section 7 of the PSS Act. It does not appear in RBI's Certificates of Authorisation list dated 16 October 2026. Payoneer says INR payouts are processed by its partner AD banks over NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.131415163 Remitly: Remitly does not appear on the RBI list of authorised PA-CB entities as on 16 October 2026. Its US User Agreement says it processes transactions to India under the Rupee Drawing Arrangements established by the RBI.1710
How fast do Payoneer and Remitly pay out to an Indian bank?+
Payoneer: Payoneer's pages differ: the India pricing page says within 48 hours of receipt; the multi-currency account page and the India onboarding guide say within 24 hours.124 Remitly: Remitly says business transfers to India are typically delivered within the hour, and that a delivery time is shown before the sender confirms.6
Do I still need an LUT if I am paid through Payoneer or Remitly?+
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 Payoneer, Remitly or a bank wire.39
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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