What Are Razorpay Fees in India in 2026?
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Short answer
Razorpay fees for Indian users: 1% per bank transfer (flat INR 1,000 below INR 1,00,000), plus GST; FlashLinks (US) ACH debit 2%; international cards and wallets up to 3% plus taxes. FX markup: 0% FX markup on MoneySaver bank transfers; Razorpay states it converts at the live exchange rate. Fees were checked on 30 Sept 2026.
| Fee type | Amount | When it applies | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving fee | 1% per bank transfer (Rs 1,000 flat below Rs 1,00,000) + GST | Each payment received | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| FX markup | States 0% markup on MoneySaver at live rate | Conversion to INR | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| GST | The MoneySaver pricing page states 'GST applicable' on the Razorpay fee without giving a rate; Razorpay's pricing page lists 18% GST for its domestic payment gateway service and 'taxes' on international card payments. | On the fee | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
At the mid-market rate
₹4,74,087
Razorpay pays
₹4,68,492
Highest payout: Skydo
₹4,70,842
- 1.Skydo₹4,70,842cost 0.68%
- 2.Razorpay₹4,68,492cost 1.18%
- 3.Kotak Mahindra Bank₹4,65,472cost 1.82%
- 4.HDFC Bank₹4,65,093cost 1.90%
- 5.Wise Business₹4,65,084cost 1.90%
1 USD = 94.82 INR, ECB reference rate for 4 Nov 2026. Payout = amount minus fees, converted at the reference rate minus each platform's markup, minus 18% GST on fees where charged. Platforms without published pricing are left out.
What are Razorpay fees at a glance?
Razorpay fees for Indian users, as published on Razorpay's own pricing pages and checked on 30 Sept 2026.
| Fee type | Amount | When it applies | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving: US ACH to virtual USD account | 1% (flat INR 1,000 below INR 1,00,000) plus GST | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Receiving: UK FPS to virtual GBP account | 1% (flat INR 1,000 below INR 1,00,000) plus GST | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Receiving: SEPA to virtual EUR account | 1% (flat INR 1,000 below INR 1,00,000) plus GST | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Receiving: SWIFT to virtual SWIFT account | 1% (flat INR 1,000 below INR 1,00,000) plus GST | Razorpay's pricing page groups SWIFT with ACH, SEPA and FPS bank transfers at 1%; intermediary or correspondent bank charges: Not confirmed | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Receiving: FlashLinks (US) ACH debit payment link | 2% plus GST | Settlement in 5 days | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Receiving: International cards and wallets | Up to 3% plus taxes | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Currency conversion to INR | 0% FX markup on MoneySaver bank transfers; Razorpay states it converts at the live exchange rate | When foreign currency is converted | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Payout to an Indian bank | Razorpay converts at the live exchange rate with 0% markup and settles INR to the user's Indian current account (non-INR settlement to an EEFC account is also supported), T+1 after the invoice and buyer details are shared; Razorpay deducts its charges (1%, or INR 1,000 flat below INR 1,00,000, plus GST) before settlement. | When INR is sent to your account | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| One-time setup fee | INR 0 | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Annual maintenance fee | INR 0 | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Enterprise Plan | Custom pricing on request | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Refunds on bank transfers | Not supported | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| GST on fees | The MoneySaver pricing page states 'GST applicable' on the Razorpay fee without giving a rate; Razorpay's pricing page lists 18% GST for its domestic payment gateway service and 'taxes' on international card payments. | Applies to the platform's fee | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
How does Razorpay charge Indian users?
Razorpay charges through a receiving fee, an FX markup on conversion and, in some cases, payout or fixed fees.
- Transaction fee: 1% per bank transfer (flat INR 1,000 below INR 1,00,000), plus GST; FlashLinks (US) ACH debit 2%; international cards and wallets up to 3% plus taxes
- FX markup: 0% FX markup on MoneySaver bank transfers; Razorpay states it converts at the live exchange rate
- Withdrawal fee: Razorpay converts at the live exchange rate with 0% markup and settles INR to the user's Indian current account (non-INR settlement to an EEFC account is also supported), T+1 after the invoice and buyer details are shared; Razorpay deducts its charges (1%, or INR 1,000 flat below INR 1,00,000, plus GST) before settlement.
- GST: The MoneySaver pricing page states 'GST applicable' on the Razorpay fee without giving a rate; Razorpay's pricing page lists 18% GST for its domestic payment gateway service and 'taxes' on international card payments.
Calculation basis: Razorpay MoneySaver Export Account (International Bank Transfer), Standard Plan, for a foreign client paying into a local virtual account such as USD ACH: 1% Razorpay fee, flat INR 1,000 on transactions below INR 1,00,000, 0% FX markup, GST applicable on the fee. Enterprise Plan pricing is custom and FlashLinks (US) ACH debit is 2%.
What does Razorpay charge by payment method?
Razorpay's fee depends on how your client pays. Methods not listed are not supported or not published for Indian users.
| Fee type | Amount | When it applies | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving: US ACH to virtual USD account | 1% (flat INR 1,000 below INR 1,00,000) plus GST | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Receiving: UK FPS to virtual GBP account | 1% (flat INR 1,000 below INR 1,00,000) plus GST | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Receiving: SEPA to virtual EUR account | 1% (flat INR 1,000 below INR 1,00,000) plus GST | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Receiving: SWIFT to virtual SWIFT account | 1% (flat INR 1,000 below INR 1,00,000) plus GST | Razorpay's pricing page groups SWIFT with ACH, SEPA and FPS bank transfers at 1%; intermediary or correspondent bank charges: Not confirmed | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Receiving: FlashLinks (US) ACH debit payment link | 2% plus GST | Settlement in 5 days | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Receiving: International cards and wallets | Up to 3% plus taxes | – | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Currency conversion to INR | 0% FX markup on MoneySaver bank transfers; Razorpay states it converts at the live exchange rate | When foreign currency is converted | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Payout to an Indian bank | Razorpay converts at the live exchange rate with 0% markup and settles INR to the user's Indian current account (non-INR settlement to an EEFC account is also supported), T+1 after the invoice and buyer details are shared; Razorpay deducts its charges (1%, or INR 1,000 flat below INR 1,00,000, plus GST) before settlement. | When INR is sent to your account | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| GST on fees | The MoneySaver pricing page states 'GST applicable' on the Razorpay fee without giving a rate; Razorpay's pricing page lists 18% GST for its domestic payment gateway service and 'taxes' on international card payments. | Applies to the platform's fee | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
What is the Razorpay currency conversion fee and FX markup?
Published FX markup: 0% FX markup on MoneySaver bank transfers; Razorpay states it converts at the live exchange rate. The markup is the difference between the mid-market rate and the rate Razorpay applies when converting to INR.
For example, on $5,000 at the XE mid-market rate of 94.82 for 4 Nov 2026, the mid-market value is ₹4,74,087. Razorpay's markup costs ₹0 of that.
What are Razorpay withdrawal and settlement fees?
| Platform | Settlement to India | Payout route | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razorpay | States 1 day (T+1 after invoice shared) | INR to Indian current account T+1, 0% markup, fee deducted | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
Is GST charged on Razorpay fees?
The MoneySaver pricing page states 'GST applicable' on the Razorpay fee without giving a rate; Razorpay's pricing page lists 18% GST for its domestic payment gateway service and 'taxes' on international card payments.
For example, on a $5,000 invoice the fee is ₹4,741 and GST at 18% adds ₹853.
How much INR do you receive on $2,000, $5,000 and $10,000 with Razorpay?
The table shows each charge line by line at the XE mid-market rate for 4 Nov 2026.
| Platform and invoice | Fee | FX markup | GST | INR received | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razorpay, $2,000 | ₹1,896 | ₹0 | ₹341 | ₹1,87,397 | 1.18% | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Razorpay, $5,000 | ₹4,741 | ₹0 | ₹853 | ₹4,68,492 | 1.18% | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Razorpay, $10,000 | ₹9,482 | ₹0 | ₹1,707 | ₹9,36,985 | 1.18% | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
How can you reduce Razorpay fees?
- Payment method: Ask clients to pay by local bank transfer to your account details, which usually costs less than cards, wallets or Swift wires.
- Invoice size: Where a platform charges a flat fee per payment, fewer and larger invoices lower the cost as a share of revenue.
- Conversion: Compare the rate offered with the mid-market rate on the day, because the FX markup is often the larger cost.
- GST: Keep the platform's tax invoices, since GST paid on fees may be claimable as input tax credit if you are GST registered.
How do Razorpay fees compare with other platforms?
Platforms are ranked by the INR received on a $5,000 invoice, with Razorpay included.
| Platform | Fees | FX markup | FIRA | INR on $5,000 | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skydo | $19 up to $2,000, $29 to $10,000, 0.3% above + GST | States zero FX margin at live rate | States instant, free FIRA per payment | ₹4,70,842 | Indian freelancers and exporters receiving mid to large B2B invoices |
| Razorpay | 1% per bank transfer (Rs 1,000 flat below Rs 1,00,000) + GST | States 0% markup on MoneySaver at live rate | FIRS within 24 hours of settlement; no charge listed | ₹4,68,492 | Indian businesses and freelancers on Razorpay invoicing foreign clients |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | No inward, FIRC, SWIFT fee on current accounts; GST on conversion | Card rate, markup not published; 1.71% below mid-market on 7 Oct 2026 | Nil FIRC on current accounts; savings Rs 100 or nil | ₹4,65,472 | Service exporters wanting a current account without inward remittance fees |
| HDFC Bank | No inward charge; physical FIRC INR 200 + taxes; GST on conversion | Card rate ~1.79% below mid-market on 6 Oct 2026; markup unpublished | Physical FIRC INR 200; emailed advice free for trade | ₹4,65,093 | Existing HDFC customers wanting free SWIFT receipts or EEFC accounts |
| Wise Business | Calculator: 1.6% + $2 per payment + 18% GST | Mid-market rate; cost is the 1.6% conversion fee | eFIRC per transfer, 2 USD + 18% GST | ₹4,65,084 | Freelancers and small exporters wanting multi-currency local accounts and eFIRC |
How did we verify this?
Fees were checked on Razorpay's own pages on 30 Sept 2026. INR figures use the XE mid-market rate for 4 Nov 2026. The formula is on the methodology page.
- Razorpay MoneySaver Export Account (International Bank Transfers) pricing, Standard Plan: 0% FX markup, 1% fee, FlashLinks 2%, GST applicable, flat fee of INR 1,000 on transactions below INR 1,00,000, setup and AMC INR 0 (checked 6 Oct 2026)
- Razorpay pricing, International cards and wallets up to 3% plus taxes; MoneySaver bank transfers (SWIFT, ACH, SEPA, FPS) 1% with zero forex markup; 'RBI PA-CB licensed'; 18% GST listed for the payment gateway service (checked 6 Oct 2026)
- Razorpay Docs: International Bank Transfer (MoneySaver Export Account), Supported methods and SWIFT currency list, purpose codes, onboarding KYC, invoices not required for Amazon, Upwork and Freelancer transactions, FAQs on T+1 settlement, EEFC settlement, FIRS within 24 hours, no holding of funds, no refunds, 'Free FIRC' in savings example (checked 6 Oct 2026)
- Razorpay Docs: FIRS Automated Process (checked 6 Oct 2026)
- Razorpay Docs: International Payments FAQs, NGOs not supported for international payments (checked 6 Oct 2026)
- RBI: Authorised payment system operators, Entry 54: Razorpay Payments Private Limited (formerly Razorpay Software Private Limited), PA-O 'Razorpay' 19.12.2023, PA-P, PA-CB I & O (checked 6 Oct 2026)
FAQs about Razorpay fees
How much does Razorpay charge to receive money in India?
Fees: 1% per bank transfer (flat INR 1,000 below INR 1,00,000), plus GST; FlashLinks (US) ACH debit 2%; international cards and wallets up to 3% plus taxes. Conversion to INR: 0% FX markup on MoneySaver bank transfers; Razorpay states it converts at the live exchange rate.
Does Razorpay add a markup to the exchange rate?
Published FX markup: 0% FX markup on MoneySaver bank transfers; Razorpay states it converts at the live exchange rate. The markup is the gap between the mid-market rate and the rate Razorpay applies, so it is a cost even when no separate fee is shown.
Is GST charged on Razorpay fees?
The MoneySaver pricing page states 'GST applicable' on the Razorpay fee without giving a rate; Razorpay's pricing page lists 18% GST for its domestic payment gateway service and 'taxes' on international card payments. Where a platform charges GST, it is added on top of the fee, so the total cost rises by 18% of the fee.
How long does Razorpay take to pay out to an Indian bank account?
Razorpay states: Bank transfers: 'Settlement in 1 day' per the pricing page; docs state T+1 from the time the invoice or invoice details are shared against a payment. FlashLinks (US): settlement in 5 days. Actual timing depends on when the payment arrives, cut-off times and bank holidays in India and the sending country.
Does Razorpay provide a FIRA for each payment?
Razorpay states it sends the FIRS to the user's contact email within 24 hours of settlement for MoneySaver transactions. FIRS certificates from the bank and Razorpay-generated statements can also be downloaded from the Dashboard after the purpose code is set. No separate charge is listed for it.
Is Razorpay cheaper than other ways to receive international payments?
On a $5,000 invoice Razorpay costs about 1.18% in total at today's reference rate. The comparison table on this page ranks other platforms by the INR received on the same invoice, so you can see where Razorpay sits for your invoice size.