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How Do You Receive SGD (Singapore dollar) Payments in India in 2026?

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You can receive Singapore dollar (SGD) payments in India through local SGD account details from a payment platform, a card or payment link, or a SWIFT wire to your Indian bank. On published fees, the cheapest local route for SGD 6,400 is Skydo, at about 0.68%.123456 Who this is for: Indian freelancers and registered service exporters. Each export needs an EDF and payment within nine months of the invoice.61

MethodAll-in costSpeedFIRA
Local SGD account details from a payment platformFrom about 0.68% (Skydo)123456Varies by platform; see the platform tableVaries by platform; see the platform table
Card or payment linkFrom about 3.88 to 6.79% (Payoneer)78Varies by platformDepends on the platform
SWIFT wire to your Indian bankSet by your bank and any intermediary banks; not comparableDepends on the banks involvedAsk your bank

1,300 SGD = ₹95,114 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
1WinvestaLowest estimated costGlobal Collections Account, standard plan (up to 2,000 a month per currency)Local transfers with a published per-payment fee₹1,9740%₹93,1402.08%
2SkydoTransfer to Skydo local account details or international SWIFT accountLocal bank transfers from major markets₹2,1130%₹93,0012.22%
3PayoneerLocal bank transfer to Payoneer receiving account detailsMarketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork₹0no GST stated1 to 4%₹91,310 to ₹94,1631.00 to 4.00%
4PayPalInternational commercial transaction received into a PayPal account (PayPal checkout or invoice)Clients paying by card or PayPal balance₹4,222no GST stated3 to 4%₹87,257 to ₹88,1667.31 to 8.26%

Not estimated because pricing is not fully published: PingPong, Tazapay, 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.

What are the ways to receive SGD in India?

The ways to receive SGD in India compare as follows. Costs are estimates on published fees for SGD 6,400, about USD 5,000 at the ECB reference rate.62

Local SGD accountCard or payment linkSWIFT wire to your bank
Fees and markupFrom about 0.68%123456From about 3.88 to 6.79%78Set by your bank and intermediaries
SettlementVaries by platform; see the platform tableVaries by platformDepends on the banks involved
FIRAVaries by platform; see the platform tableVaries by platformAsk your bank
Best forRegular invoices from businessesSmall or one-off paymentsLarge payments to an existing bank relationship

Which countries pay in SGD and what rails do they use?

Countries that pay in SGD use these domestic rails. A client enters your local SGD account details from a platform, or your bank's SWIFT code for a wire.

CountryDomestic railWhat the client entersBest for
Singaporethe FAST electronic funds transfer service, which moves Singapore dollars between participating banks nearly in real time, and PayNow, a central addressing scheme built on FAST that lets payers send money using the recipient's ID number, mobile number or UEN instead of bank account details63Local SGD account details, or SWIFT code and account numberClients based in Singapore

Which platforms are best for receiving SGD in India?

The platforms best for receiving SGD in India are listed by estimated cost on SGD 6,400, cheapest first; platforms without full pricing follow, A to Z.123456

PlatformBest forFX markupFeeEstimated cost on SGD 6,400FIRASettlementRBI PA-CB status
SkydoLocal bank transfers from major markets9Skydo's product page says conversion is at a live mid-market rate with 0% markup. Its terms say conversion uses a retail foreign exchange rate determined by Skydo or its partner banks and do not guarantee the most favourable rate.56Skydo says it charges USD 19 plus GST for transactions up to USD 2,000, USD 29 plus GST from USD 2,001 to USD 10,000, and 0.3% plus GST above USD 10,000; payments above USD 100K a month are priced on request.120.68%123456Skydo says it issues a free FIRA on every payment received, and that its FIRA and FIRC are accepted for GST filing and by banks.510Skydo's product page says funds settle to the Indian bank within 24 hours. Its terms commit to commercially reasonable efforts to credit within T+1 to T+3 business days, depending on currency and corridor. ACH Debit via InstaLinks typically settles within 6 business days.5611Skydo Technologies Private Limited is on the RBI list as a PA-CB-I & O (Payment Aggregator, Cross Border, facilitating inward and outward transactions), authorised on 8 January 2026. Its terms say it uses partner banks to provide the service.126
PayoneerMarketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork13Not 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.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.1471.00 to 4.00%7148Free 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.815Payoneer'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.71413Payoneer 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.161718198
PayPalClients paying by card or PayPal balance20Base 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.21204.40% 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.217.28 to 8.23%2122Free 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.22PayPal asks users to allow up to 5 business days for funds to show in the bank account, depending on the bank's clearing process.23PayPal'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 2026.202412
Cashfree PaymentsRegistered businesses paid by local transfer2526Cashfree says Global Collections has no forex markup and that it handles conversion to INR in real time. The exchange rate used and any spread are not published.272825Global Collections: Not published. The pricing page shows 'Request Price' and describes a 'Low, processing fee; no hidden charges'. Cashfree says there is no setup cost.2928Not estimated: pricing not fully publishedCashfree's Global Collections page says an e-FIRA is generated at no extra cost within 1 day. Its documentation says its AD-1 partner bank issues an eFIRS on a T+1 basis, obtained by request through the support form or account manager. For the card gateway, Cashfree mentions monthly FIRC reports and instant FIRS.28273031Global Collections: Not published for the exporter. Cashfree says funds are swept to a NOSTRO account and repatriated to India no later than seven days after credit. International card gateway: T+2 per Cashfree's documentation.2831Cashfree Payments India Private Limited appears on the RBI list of authorised payment system operators as a Payment Aggregator (online and physical) and as PA-CB I & O, which the RBI defines as a Payment Aggregator, Cross Border facilitating inward and outward transactions. Cashfree's own pages also say Global Collections operates under the RBI's OPGSP (Online Payment Gateway Service Provider) guideline.322730
PayUCard or PayPal checkout with INR settlement33Converted to INR at the rate on the transaction date; PayU says it applies exchange rate or margins on the card issuing currency for dynamic currency conversion. The margin is not published.33343% for international transactions under the Standard Plan, GST extra. No separate bank transfer receiving fee is published because PayU does not publish a bank transfer collection route.35Not estimated: pricing not fully publishedPayU says it provides a FIRC on request through the merchant's Key Account Manager. The cost is not published.34Typically T+2 business days for international payments.3334The RBI lists PayU Payments Private Limited as a Payment Aggregator (online and physical) and as PA-CB I & O, a cross-border payment aggregator facilitating inward and outward transactions, in its list dated 16 October 2026.19
PingPongCollecting marketplace and processor payouts3637Not published as a percentage. PingPong's terms say conversion happens at the rate PingPong determines at the time of the transaction, at its sole and absolute discretion.PingPong says creating an account and receiving payments is free of charge, and that most virtual accounts are free to use.3839Not estimated: pricing not fully publishedPingPong says it provides a digital FIRC free of cost. You apply in the dashboard against the relevant transactions and PingPong says the application takes 3 to 5 business days.364041PingPong says INR withdrawals submitted before 2:30 pm succeed the same day (T+0) and after 2:30 pm the next day (T+1); non-INR withdrawals succeed within 1 to 3 days. Its freelancer page says 1 to 2 working days to an Indian account.4237PingPong says its India Liaison Office is approved by the RBI (unique identification number BGLO19008226) and that PingPong acts in India as an Online Payment Gateway Service Provider (OPGSP). Its terms for Indian customers cite the RBI Payment Aggregator Cross Border (PA-CB) rules and say funds are held in an Export Collection Account with an Authorised Dealer bank in India. PingPong does not appear among the PA-CB entities in the RBI list of Certificates of Authorisation dated 16 October 2026. Under the RBI Master Direction of 15 September 2025, the older OPGSP circulars continue only for an existing PA-CB that applied for authorisation on or before 30 April 2024 and whose application is still pending. Whether PingPong has such a pending application is not published on the pages checked.4344451946
TazapayCompanies taking card or local payment methods4748Not 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.Alternative 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.4950Not estimated: pricing not fully publishedTazapay 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.4950515253Weekly 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.5455Tazapay'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.561947
WiseBank transfers to local account details57Mid-market exchange rate plus a conversion fee that Wise says depends on the currency. No percentage is published for conversion to INR; the amount is shown in Wise's calculator.5859Wise's India help article says it charges an equivalent of 2 USD in the received currency for the transfer to the INR bank account that issues the e-FIRC. Wise's India receive pricing page describes a free eFIRC for every transfer. The general Wise Business fee table on Wise's India site lists 6.11 USD per USD wire or Swift payment, 2.16 GBP per GBP Swift payment and 2.39 EUR per EUR Swift payment, with domestic (non-Swift, non-wire) payments free; Wise's India-specific receive pages do not repeat these Swift fees. 18% GST applies to Wise fees.575860Not estimated: pricing not fully publishedAn e-FIRC for each transfer, emailed to the registered address within 3 working days and downloadable from the transfer page. The help article links it to the 2 USD equivalent fee; the pricing page calls it free.5758Wise says the INR payment reaches the Indian bank account within 1 to 2 days and that more than 50% of transfers settle within 2 hours of pay-in. The client's payment takes 0 to 3 working days to reach Wise by local methods and 2 to 6 working days by SWIFT.57RBI's list of authorised payment aggregators dated 16 October 2026 includes Wise Payments India Private Limited as a Payment Aggregator, Cross Border, facilitating inward transactions (PA-CB-I), authorised on 12 March 2026. Wise's India receiving pages do not name the Wise entity that handles inward payments.1257

The order comes only from published pricing. Cashfree Payments, PayU, PingPong, Tazapay and Wise do not publish enough to estimate a cost.

What is the real SGD to INR rate you receive?

The real SGD to INR rate you receive is the reference rate less the conversion markup your bank or platform applies. Today's SGD to INR reference rate is derived from European Central Bank data.62

For example, a 2% conversion markup on SGD 6,400 costs SGD 128 before any fee. Your FIRA shows the rate actually used.64

Not a fixed peg. MAS manages the Singapore dollar against an undisclosed basket of currencies within an undisclosed target band (IMF: de jure other managed, de facto crawl-like). Singapore has accepted IMF Article VIII obligations and has no restrictions on payments and transfers for current international transactions, apart from security-related restrictions.65

How much INR do you receive on SGD 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000?

The INR you receive depends on the platform. The table uses amounts scaled to SGD and works out the rupees from published pricing at today's rate.

PlatformBest forINR on SGD 2,600INR on SGD 6,400INR on SGD 13,000Cost on SGD 6,400
SkydoMost INRTransfer to Skydo local account details or international SWIFT accountLocal bank transfers from major markets₹1,87,004₹4,65,030₹9,47,7760.69%
PayoneerLocal bank transfer to Payoneer receiving account detailsMarketplace payouts such as Amazon or Upwork₹1,82,619 to ₹1,88,326₹4,49,525 to ₹4,63,573₹9,13,097 to ₹9,41,6321.00 to 4.00%
PayPalInternational commercial transaction received into a PayPal account (PayPal checkout or invoice)Clients paying by card or PayPal balance₹1,74,549 to ₹1,76,367₹4,29,711 to ₹4,34,187₹8,72,886 to ₹8,81,9797.28 to 8.23%

Not estimated because pricing for SGD is not fully published: PingPong, Tazapay, Wise.

Ranked by INR received on SGD 6,400. 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.

Can you hold SGD in India?

You can hold SGD in India in an Exchange Earner's Foreign Currency (EEFC) account with an Indian bank, which can take up to 100% of foreign exchange earnings received by inward remittance. The month's accruals must be converted to rupees by the last day of the following month, after approved uses.66 Most payment platforms convert to INR automatically instead. See the EEFC account guide.

When should you convert SGD to INR?

Convert SGD to INR when you need the rupees, within the nine-month realisation period for services.61

  • Spot: convert on receipt at the rate offered that day.
  • Forward contract: fix a rate with your bank for a future date. The RBI permits small exporters to hedge with bank forwards, swaps and purchased European options.67
  • Limit order: some providers convert automatically when a target rate is reached; check whether yours offers this.
  • Natural hedge: if you also pay costs in SGD, an EEFC account lets you use receipts without converting twice.66

What documents and compliance apply to SGD receipts?

SGD receipts follow the same Indian rules as any export of services.

  • FIRA and purpose code: keep the FIRA or bank advice for each receipt and check the purpose code.64
  • EDF: from 1 October 2026 you give an Export Declaration Form to your bank, usually within 30 days from the end of the month of invoicing.61
  • SOFTEX: software exporters should check the SOFTEX rules in the EDF guide.
  • GST: an export of services is zero-rated, so a registered supplier with an LUT invoices it without GST.6869

For tax treaties and withholding, see the country guides: Singapore.

  • The ECB publishes a daily euro reference rate for both SGD and INR, so an SGD/INR cross rate can be derived from the two. The ECB says these rates are for information purposes only.62
  • FBIL does not publish an INR reference rate for SGD. FBIL publishes INR reference rates for USD, GBP, EUR, JPY (per 100 yen), AED and IDR (per 10,000 rupiah); AED and IDR were added from 5 January 2026.70

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to receive SGD in India?+

On published fees, the cheapest way to receive SGD 6,400 in India is a local SGD account with Skydo, at about 0.68%.123456 The order can change with invoice size, so check your own amount in the calculator above.

Can I invoice a foreign client in SGD?+

Yes. Export invoices can be raised in a foreign currency such as SGD, and payment in convertible foreign exchange is one of the five conditions for an export of services under section 2(6) of the IGST Act.71

How long does a SGD client have to pay?+

Payment for an export of services invoiced in SGD must be realised within nine months of the invoice date for invoices from 1 October 2026, unless the RBI or your bank extends the period.61

Is the SGD reference rate what I will receive?+

No. The SGD reference rate is a benchmark for information. Banks and platforms convert at their own rate and may charge fees, so compare the rate on your FIRA with the reference rate for that day.62

Do I need a FIRA for every SGD payment?+

Keep a FIRA or bank advice for every SGD receipt. It records the purpose code and the rate used, and it supports your GST refund claims and your income tax records.64

Can I keep SGD in an Indian bank account?+

Yes, in an EEFC account, which can hold up to 100% of foreign exchange earnings received by inward remittance. The month's accruals must be converted to rupees by the last day of the following month, after approved uses.66

Do clients paying in SGD need my SWIFT code?+

Only for an international wire. If your client pays into local SGD account details from a payment platform, the client uses those local details instead. For a wire, the client needs your bank's SWIFT code and account number.

Does receiving SGD change my GST or RBI obligations?+

No. The export conditions, the LUT, the Export Declaration Form and the nine-month realisation period apply whichever currency you invoice in.7161

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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How long does a service exporter have to realise export proceeds?

How long Indian service exporters have to get paid by foreign clients under FEMA from 1 October 2026, how extensions work and what happens if you miss it.

RBI and FEMA

What is the difference between FIRC, FIRA and e-BRC for service exporters?

What FIRC, FIRA and e-BRC are, who issues each, how e-BRC works on the DGFT portal, and which documents Indian service exporters should keep for GST and tax.