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PayPal vs Tazapay (2026): Which Is Better for Receiving International Payments in India?

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Short answer

Tazapay 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: PayPal is best for clients paying by card or PayPal balance, and Tazapay is best for companies taking card or local payment methods.345

Use caseBetter optionWhy
Bank transfer of USD 5,000Cannot comparePayPal costs about 7.27 to 8.23%; Tazapay does not publish full pricing.12
Bank transfer of USD 2,000Cannot comparePayPal costs about 7.28 to 8.24%; Tazapay does not publish full pricing.12
Client paying USD 2,000 by card or linkCannot comparePayPal costs about 7.28 to 8.24%; Tazapay does not publish full pricing.12
PayPal is best forPayPalClients paying by card or PayPal balance.3
Tazapay is best forTazapayCompanies taking card or local payment methods.45

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%
3WinvestaGlobal 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%
6PayPalThis pageInternational 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 PayPal and Tazapay compare at a glance?

PayPal and Tazapay 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.167

PayPalTazapay
Best forClients paying by card or PayPal balance3Companies taking card or local payment methods45
Fees4.40% plus a fixed fee per international commercial transaction. Fixed fee by currency received, for example 0.30 USD, 0.35 EUR, 0.20 GBP, 0.30 AUD, 0.30 CAD. Approved micropayment accounts pay 6.00% plus a micropayments fixed fee (for example 0.05 USD) instead.1Alternative payment methods: 0.8% to 2.5%. Global cards: 3.8% + USD 0.5 (non-high-risk industries). Global Collection Accounts (bank transfer receipts): not published, contact sales. No account opening fee.67
FX markupBase exchange rate plus a fee. PayPal lists 3.0% above the base exchange rate for 'converting balance and payments received into another currency' and 4.00% for 'conversions in all other cases' (INR listed at 4.00%). The fee page does not say which of the two applies when the balance is converted to INR for transfer to an Indian bank.13Not published as a percentage. Tazapay says it sources rates from multiple partners and shows the exact rate before you confirm a collection or payout. Custom FX is offered on custom plans.
SettlementPayPal asks users to allow up to 5 business days for funds to show in the bank account, depending on the bank's clearing process.8Weekly by default, on the weekday of sign-up; daily or biweekly cycles on request. After release, local settlement typically T+0 to T+1 and SWIFT T+1 to T+5, per Tazapay.910
FIRAFree weekly digital FIRA (Foreign Inward Remittance Advise) from February 2026, downloadable under Reports, then Tax, in a business account for the last 12 months; earlier transactions are covered by monthly FIRAs. Custom FIRA: 100 INR plus 18% GST per transaction for up to 20 transactions, or 2,000 INR plus 18% GST for a bulk request above 20 transactions; PayPal says custom FIRAs are issued by Citibank.2Tazapay lists a fixed fee of USD 4 for a Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC) in India. Its help centre says AD Category I banks issue FIRAs and FIRCs and that Tazapay can provide an NOC as a supporting document to obtain one. Its developer docs say a FIRA is generated for payouts to India and FIRCs are requested from partner banks, not generated automatically, with timelines that vary by bank.67111213
CurrenciesPayPal says Indian users can receive payments from international customers in more than 25 currencies. The list below is the currencies other than INR that appear in the fixed-fee table on PayPal's India fee page.141Tazapay says it supports collection in 35+ currencies through Global Collection Accounts, including USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, AUD and HKD. Its currency list marks INR as supported for invoicing, collection and settlement.1516
KYC: who can sign upIndian residents with a personal or business account; PayPal's KYC page covers individual business accounts, sole proprietors, partnership firms (including LLPs) and private limited companies. Receiving international payments needs a verified PAN, a linked Indian bank account, a purpose code, a description of the business and full KYC (Lite KYC allows one payment under $200).31718Incorporated businesses only: Tazapay's terms require the account holder to be a corporation duly incorporated under applicable law. For India, Tazapay lists GST, certificate of incorporation, IEC, Udyam registration, MGT 7 (for private limited companies), MOA and AOA among KYB documents. Individual freelancers are not eligible under the terms.45
RBI PA-CB statusPayPal's India user agreement says it provides export payment services as an online payment gateway service provider under RBI A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 16 (RBI/2015-16/185) and that PayPal is not a bank in India. RBI's status list as on 16 October 2026 shows PayPal Payments Private Limited under 'Existing PAs-CB which can operate as Payment Aggregator- Cross Border' with 'In-Principle Authorisation Granted'. PayPal is not on RBI's list of Certificates of Authorisation dated 16 October 2026.31920Tazapay's licences page lists India only through Tazapay Canada Corp., which it says operates under the RBI's Rupee Drawing Arrangement (RDA) as an overseas principal, with foreign currency collected abroad and the INR equivalent credited through authorised banking channels. Tazapay does not appear in the RBI's list of authorised payment system operators, including its Payment Aggregator (PA-O, PA-P and PA-CB) section, as checked on 28 October 2026. Tazapay's contracting entity for Indian account holders is Tazapay Canada Corp., Tazapay Pte. Ltd. or Tazapay HK Limited, at Tazapay's discretion.21224
SupportNot published as a list of channels for Indian users on the pages checked; PayPal India's help centre articles are the published support route.Tazapay lists 24/7 support via email, Slack, WhatsApp and Telegram, and a dedicated account manager. India-specific support channels are not published.6
LimitsPayPal's India user agreement lists using Export Payment Services for a product or service worth more than USD 10,000 per transaction as a restricted activity. Lite KYC allows receiving one payment under $200.318No daily transaction limit. Per-transaction limits vary by payment method and country, for example USD 15,000 for cards in many countries and EUR 100,000 for instant bank transfer in several European countries. Limits for Global Collection Account receipts are not published.2324
How clients payThe buyer pays through PayPal from a PayPal balance, card, bank account or other payment method; alternative payment methods listed in PayPal's APM agreement can be enabled and are charged at commercial transaction rates. Payments from Indian customers are not supported.3114Cards and alternative (local) payment methods through Tazapay's checkout, payment links and plugins; and local bank transfer, SWIFT or stablecoin into a Global Collection Account (virtual account details in the business's name).61525
Card paymentsBuyers can pay by credit or debit card through PayPal. The India fee page publishes one rate for receiving international commercial transactions (4.40% plus fixed fee) and does not list a separate card rate.31Yes. Tazapay lists global card payments at 3.8% + USD 0.5 for non-high-risk industries, a USD 0.2 authentication fee (waived for successful transactions on the pricing page), USD 2 per card refund and USD 15 per card dispute.67

How much INR do you receive on $2,000, $5,000 and $10,000 with PayPal vs Tazapay?

The INR you receive with PayPal and Tazapay 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
PayPalMost INRInternational commercial transaction received into a PayPal account (PayPal checkout or invoice)Clients paying by card or PayPal balance₹1,72,958 to ₹1,74,760₹4,32,436 to ₹4,36,940₹8,64,899 to ₹8,73,9087.27 to 8.23%

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

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 PayPal and who is it for?

PayPal is a payment services company whose India entity, PayPal Payments Private Limited, lets Indian residents receive payments from buyers outside India and transfers the balance to a linked Indian bank account.31

  • Regulated by: PayPal's India user agreement says it provides export payment services as an online payment gateway service provider under RBI A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 16 (RBI/2015-16/185) and that PayPal is not a bank in India. RBI's status list as on 16 October 2026 shows PayPal Payments Private Limited under 'Existing PAs-CB which can operate as Payment Aggregator- Cross Border' with 'In-Principle Authorisation Granted'. PayPal is not on RBI's list of Certificates of Authorisation dated 16 October 2026.31920
  • Used by: Indian residents with a personal or business account; PayPal's KYC page covers individual business accounts, sole proprietors, partnership firms (including LLPs) and private limited companies. Receiving international payments needs a verified PAN, a linked Indian bank account, a purpose code, a description of the business and full KYC (Lite KYC allows one payment under $200).31718
  • Best for: Clients paying by card or PayPal balance.3

What is Tazapay and who is it for?

Tazapay is a cross-border payments company, with licensed or registered entities in Singapore, Canada, the United States, Australia and Hong Kong, that offers incorporated businesses card and local payment method checkout, multi-currency collection accounts and payouts, and lists India among its jurisdictions through Tazapay Canada Corp. operating under the Rupee Drawing Arrangement.2146

  • Regulated by: Tazapay's licences page lists India only through Tazapay Canada Corp., which it says operates under the RBI's Rupee Drawing Arrangement (RDA) as an overseas principal, with foreign currency collected abroad and the INR equivalent credited through authorised banking channels. Tazapay does not appear in the RBI's list of authorised payment system operators, including its Payment Aggregator (PA-O, PA-P and PA-CB) section, as checked on 28 October 2026. Tazapay's contracting entity for Indian account holders is Tazapay Canada Corp., Tazapay Pte. Ltd. or Tazapay HK Limited, at Tazapay's discretion.21224
  • Used by: Incorporated businesses only: Tazapay's terms require the account holder to be a corporation duly incorporated under applicable law. For India, Tazapay lists GST, certificate of incorporation, IEC, Udyam registration, MGT 7 (for private limited companies), MOA and AOA among KYB documents. Individual freelancers are not eligible under the terms.45
  • Best for: Companies taking card or local payment methods.45

How do PayPal and Tazapay fees and FX markup compare?

PayPal and Tazapay charge in different ways, so compare the fee and the conversion markup together, not the headline fee alone.

What does PayPal charge?

Transaction typeFeeFX markupGST on feesBest for
International commercial transaction received into a PayPal account (PayPal checkout or invoice)4.4% + plus a fixed fee by currency123 to 4%Not statedClients paying through a payment link

What does Tazapay charge?

Transaction typeFeeFX markupGST on feesBest for
Local bank transfer or Swift into a Global Collection AccountNot published7456Not publishedNot statedClients paying by local bank transfer
Global card payments (non-high-risk industries)3.8% + USD 0.5745Not publishedNot statedClients paying by card
Alternative (local) payment methods through checkout or payment links (non-high-risk industries)0.8 to 2.5%745Not publishedNot statedClients paying through a payment link

How do PayPal and Tazapay compare on settlement speed?

PayPal and Tazapay publish these settlement times for money reaching an Indian bank account.

PlatformSettlement timePayout to IndiaBest for
PayPalPayPal asks users to allow up to 5 business days for funds to show in the bank account, depending on the bank's clearing process.8PayPal transfers the balance automatically every day to the linked Indian bank account. Standard withdrawal to a bank account: no fee when no currency conversion is involved. A failed withdrawal because of incorrect bank details carries a bank return fee of 250.00 (currency not stated on the page).81Clients paying by card or PayPal balance3
TazapayWeekly by default, on the weekday of sign-up; daily or biweekly cycles on request. After release, local settlement typically T+0 to T+1 and SWIFT T+1 to T+5, per Tazapay.910Settlement to the business's bank by local payment method or SWIFT. The help centre lists local currency settlement at USD 5 below USD 1,000 and free above, and wire settlement at USD 35 below USD 10,000 and free above. The pricing page lists settlements as free with a small fee for smaller amounts, local payouts at USD 2 to 5 and SWIFT at USD 5 to USD 35. Funds can also be held in the Tazapay balance.761015Companies taking card or local payment methods45

Do PayPal and Tazapay provide FIRA and e-BRC, and are they RBI PA-CB authorised?

PayPal and Tazapay 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
PayPalFree weekly digital FIRA (Foreign Inward Remittance Advise) from February 2026, downloadable under Reports, then Tax, in a business account for the last 12 months; earlier transactions are covered by monthly FIRAs. Custom FIRA: 100 INR plus 18% GST per transaction for up to 20 transactions, or 2,000 INR plus 18% GST for a bulk request above 20 transactions; PayPal says custom FIRAs are issued by Citibank.2PayPal's India user agreement says it provides export payment services as an online payment gateway service provider under RBI A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 16 (RBI/2015-16/185) and that PayPal is not a bank in India. RBI's status list as on 16 October 2026 shows PayPal Payments Private Limited under 'Existing PAs-CB which can operate as Payment Aggregator- Cross Border' with 'In-Principle Authorisation Granted'. PayPal is not on RBI's list of Certificates of Authorisation dated 16 October 2026.31920Clients paying by card or PayPal balance3
TazapayTazapay lists a fixed fee of USD 4 for a Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC) in India. Its help centre says AD Category I banks issue FIRAs and FIRCs and that Tazapay can provide an NOC as a supporting document to obtain one. Its developer docs say a FIRA is generated for payouts to India and FIRCs are requested from partner banks, not generated automatically, with timelines that vary by bank.67111213Tazapay's licences page lists India only through Tazapay Canada Corp., which it says operates under the RBI's Rupee Drawing Arrangement (RDA) as an overseas principal, with foreign currency collected abroad and the INR equivalent credited through authorised banking channels. Tazapay does not appear in the RBI's list of authorised payment system operators, including its Payment Aggregator (PA-O, PA-P and PA-CB) section, as checked on 28 October 2026. Tazapay's contracting entity for Indian account holders is Tazapay Canada Corp., Tazapay Pte. Ltd. or Tazapay HK Limited, at Tazapay's discretion.21224Companies taking card or local payment methods45

Which currencies, countries and payment methods do PayPal and Tazapay support?

PayPal and Tazapay accept the currencies and payment methods below, as each publishes them.

PlatformCurrenciesHow clients payCard paymentsBest for
PayPalPayPal says Indian users can receive payments from international customers in more than 25 currencies. The list below is the currencies other than INR that appear in the fixed-fee table on PayPal's India fee page.141The buyer pays through PayPal from a PayPal balance, card, bank account or other payment method; alternative payment methods listed in PayPal's APM agreement can be enabled and are charged at commercial transaction rates. Payments from Indian customers are not supported.3114Buyers can pay by credit or debit card through PayPal. The India fee page publishes one rate for receiving international commercial transactions (4.40% plus fixed fee) and does not list a separate card rate.31Clients paying by card or PayPal balance3
TazapayTazapay says it supports collection in 35+ currencies through Global Collection Accounts, including USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, AUD and HKD. Its currency list marks INR as supported for invoicing, collection and settlement.1516Cards and alternative (local) payment methods through Tazapay's checkout, payment links and plugins; and local bank transfer, SWIFT or stablecoin into a Global Collection Account (virtual account details in the business's name).61525Yes. Tazapay lists global card payments at 3.8% + USD 0.5 for non-high-risk industries, a USD 0.2 authentication fee (waived for successful transactions on the pricing page), USD 2 per card refund and USD 15 per card dispute.67Companies taking card or local payment methods45

What are the strengths and limitations of PayPal and Tazapay?

PayPal and Tazapay each suit some exporters better than others. These points come from each provider's own pages.

What are the strengths and limitations of PayPal?

Strengths:

  • Your foreign client wants to pay by card or from a PayPal balance rather than by bank transfer.3
  • Individual invoices are at or below USD 10,000, the per-transaction ceiling in PayPal's India user agreement.3
  • You want an export document without a per-payment fee: PayPal provides a free weekly digital FIRA.2

Limitations:

  • The receiving fee is 4.40% plus a fixed fee per international commercial payment, before any currency conversion fee.1
  • The fee page lists both 3.0% and 4.00% conversion fees and does not state which one applies to conversion to INR on withdrawal.1
  • Payments from Indian customers are not supported; only international payments can be received.14
  • Export Payment Services cannot be used for a product or service worth more than USD 10,000 per transaction.3
  • Dispute and chargeback fees apply, for example 8.00 USD at the standard rate and 16.00 USD at the high-volume rate, and receiving fees are not returned on refunds.1
  • As of 16 October 2026 RBI lists PayPal Payments Private Limited with in-principle (not final) authorisation as a cross-border payment aggregator.1920

What are the strengths and limitations of Tazapay?

Strengths:

  • Your business is an incorporated Indian company that can provide the KYB documents Tazapay lists for India.45
  • Your clients want to pay by card or a local payment method in their own country through a checkout or payment link.6
  • You want collection account details in currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, AUD or HKD and are willing to get a quote from sales.156

Limitations:

  • Tazapay does not appear in the RBI's list of authorised Payment Aggregators, including the cross-border (PA-CB) category, as checked on 28 October 2026; it describes its India set-up as the Rupee Drawing Arrangement.2221
  • Individual freelancers cannot sign up; the account holder must be an incorporated corporation.4
  • Fees for receiving into Global Collection Accounts and the FX margin are not published.645
  • A FIRC for India costs USD 4 and is requested from partner banks rather than issued automatically.613
  • Settlements are weekly by default unless a custom cycle is agreed.9
  • Tazapay's pricing page and help centre publish different settlement and payout fee figures.67

Should you choose PayPal or Tazapay?

Choose between PayPal and Tazapay by how your clients pay and your usual invoice size.

Choose PayPal if:

  • Your foreign client wants to pay by card or from a PayPal balance rather than by bank transfer.3
  • Individual invoices are at or below USD 10,000, the per-transaction ceiling in PayPal's India user agreement.3
  • You want an export document without a per-payment fee: PayPal provides a free weekly digital FIRA.2

Choose Tazapay if:

  • Your business is an incorporated Indian company that can provide the KYB documents Tazapay lists for India.45
  • Your clients want to pay by card or a local payment method in their own country through a checkout or payment link.6
  • You want collection account details in currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, AUD or HKD and are willing to get a quote from sales.156

For example, say a designer invoices a US client USD 2,000. Because Tazapay 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.13456

Which other platforms should you consider besides PayPal and Tazapay?

Other platforms to consider besides PayPal and Tazapay are the ones with the lowest estimated cost on a USD 5,000 receipt, listed in that order.2728293031323435373840424344

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
WinvestaLocal transfers with a published per-payment fee40411.24%40424344Free 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.4342Winvesta 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]PayPal India, PayPal Merchant Fees (page last updated 28 March 2024) (checked 2026-10-28)
  2. [2]PayPal India, Foreign Inward Remittance Advise (FIRA) (checked 2026-10-28)
  3. [3]PayPal India, User Agreement for PayPal Services (last updated 13 January 2025) (checked 2026-10-28)
  4. [4]Tazapay, General Account Holder Terms and Conditions, last updated 15 September 2026 (checked 2026-10-28)
  5. [5]Tazapay Knowledge Base, Are there country differences for the documents needed for KYB? (checked 2026-10-28)
  6. [6]Tazapay, Pricing (checked 2026-10-28)
  7. [7]Tazapay Knowledge Base, What is the fee for Tazapay's service? (checked 2026-10-28)
  8. [8]PayPal India Help, How do I transfer funds to my bank account? (checked 2026-10-28)
  9. [9]Tazapay Knowledge Base, When will I receive my settlement from Tazapay? (checked 2026-10-28)
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  11. [11]Tazapay Knowledge Base, Who issues the FIRA/FIRC? (checked 2026-10-28)
  12. [12]Tazapay Knowledge Base, How do I get an FIRA, and how long does it take? (checked 2026-10-28)
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  25. [25]Tazapay Knowledge Base, How do funds reach my collection account? (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)
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  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)
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  39. [39]Razorpay Docs, FIRS Automated Process (checked 2026-10-28)
  40. [40]Winvesta FAQs, What are the charges for the global collections account? (checked 2026-10-28)
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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for Indian exporters, PayPal or Tazapay?+

There is no cost verdict for a USD 5,000 bank transfer: payPal costs about 7.27 to 8.23%; Tazapay does not publish full pricing.12 The answer can change with the currency, payment method and invoice size, so check your own numbers in the platform cost comparison.

Do PayPal and Tazapay give a FIRA to Indian exporters?+

PayPal: Free weekly digital FIRA (Foreign Inward Remittance Advise) from February 2026, downloadable under Reports, then Tax, in a business account for the last 12 months; earlier transactions are covered by monthly FIRAs. Custom FIRA: 100 INR plus 18% GST per transaction for up to 20 transactions, or 2,000 INR plus 18% GST for a bulk request above 20 transactions; PayPal says custom FIRAs are issued by Citibank.2 Tazapay: Tazapay lists a fixed fee of USD 4 for a Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC) in India. Its help centre says AD Category I banks issue FIRAs and FIRCs and that Tazapay can provide an NOC as a supporting document to obtain one. Its developer docs say a FIRA is generated for payouts to India and FIRCs are requested from partner banks, not generated automatically, with timelines that vary by bank.67111213

Can individual freelancers use PayPal and Tazapay?+

PayPal: Indian residents with a personal or business account; PayPal's KYC page covers individual business accounts, sole proprietors, partnership firms (including LLPs) and private limited companies. Receiving international payments needs a verified PAN, a linked Indian bank account, a purpose code, a description of the business and full KYC (Lite KYC allows one payment under $200).31718 Tazapay: Incorporated businesses only: Tazapay's terms require the account holder to be a corporation duly incorporated under applicable law. For India, Tazapay lists GST, certificate of incorporation, IEC, Udyam registration, MGT 7 (for private limited companies), MOA and AOA among KYB documents. Individual freelancers are not eligible under the terms.45

Are PayPal and Tazapay authorised by the RBI?+

PayPal: PayPal's India user agreement says it provides export payment services as an online payment gateway service provider under RBI A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 16 (RBI/2015-16/185) and that PayPal is not a bank in India. RBI's status list as on 16 October 2026 shows PayPal Payments Private Limited under 'Existing PAs-CB which can operate as Payment Aggregator- Cross Border' with 'In-Principle Authorisation Granted'. PayPal is not on RBI's list of Certificates of Authorisation dated 16 October 2026.31920 Tazapay: Tazapay's licences page lists India only through Tazapay Canada Corp., which it says operates under the RBI's Rupee Drawing Arrangement (RDA) as an overseas principal, with foreign currency collected abroad and the INR equivalent credited through authorised banking channels. Tazapay does not appear in the RBI's list of authorised payment system operators, including its Payment Aggregator (PA-O, PA-P and PA-CB) section, as checked on 28 October 2026. Tazapay's contracting entity for Indian account holders is Tazapay Canada Corp., Tazapay Pte. Ltd. or Tazapay HK Limited, at Tazapay's discretion.21224

How fast do PayPal and Tazapay pay out to an Indian bank?+

PayPal: PayPal asks users to allow up to 5 business days for funds to show in the bank account, depending on the bank's clearing process.8 Tazapay: Weekly by default, on the weekday of sign-up; daily or biweekly cycles on request. After release, local settlement typically T+0 to T+1 and SWIFT T+1 to T+5, per Tazapay.910

Do I still need an LUT if I am paid through PayPal or Tazapay?+

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 PayPal, Tazapay 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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