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HiWiPay for IT/Consulting Exports: Tally/Zoho Integration vs CSV Downloads

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Reconciling export payments manually is like debugging code written by five different developers—each one using a different language, format, and logic. The CSV says one thing, the bank report another, and your FIRC certificate arrives as if it’s from a parallel timeline. You spend hours patching mismatched invoices, converting currencies, and re-uploading data that should’ve just flowed right in.

That’s the daily reality for IT and consulting exporters. Brilliant at building automation for clients, yet stuck in spreadsheets for themselves. The irony writes its own punchline.

HiWiPay finally fixes that bug.

1. The Manual Trap: When CSV Feels Like 1999

Most IT exporters still live inside the same workflow they started with—download CSV, clean columns, import into Tally or Zoho, and hope nothing breaks. Every remittance becomes an accounting project.

Each month ends with endless double-checks: the FX rate from your bank, the FIRC from a different email, the purpose code from another spreadsheet. What should be “accounts payable automation” turns into Ctrl+F archaeology.

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HiWiPay turns reconciliation into real automation—where data from your export payment doesn’t just sit in a file, it syncs directly into your accounting stack.

2. The HiWiPay Way: Finance That Fills Itself

HiWiPay’s Tally and Zoho integration is built for exporters who’ve outgrown spreadsheets. Every time a payment lands, it automatically maps:

  • Live mid-market FX rate used for conversion
  • Purpose code and FIRC reference ID
  • GST-compliant ledger entry
  • Invoice-level tagging for audit-ready clarity

No more reformatting CSVs or waiting for your accountant to “clean up the imports.” HiWiPay’s API-level sync pulls your payment, FX data, and compliance documents into one timeline—automatically.

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3. Real Case: The Consulting Firm That Gained a Week Back

A Bangalore-based software consultancy managing $80,000/month in offshore retainers used to spend two full days each cycle reconciling payments. CSV exports, column mismatches, and missing FIRCs made every billing close feel like a minor audit.

After switching to HiWiPay’s Zoho integration, reconciliation became a background task:

  • Payments auto-synced within minutes
  • FIRC IDs linked to invoices automatically
  • GST reconciliation reduced from two days to twenty minutes

Their CFO described it best: “Our books finally started updating themselves.”


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4. Why It Matters for IT Exporters

In consulting, every hour has value. Losing time to manual reconciliation doesn’t just waste resources—it stalls decisions. When you can see your FX rate, landed INR, and FIRC compliance all in one view, accounting stops being a reaction and starts being real-time visibility.

That’s the difference between automation as a buzzword and automation as leverage.

HiWiPay doesn’t just settle your payments—it settles your books.

5. The Verdict: The End of Spreadsheet Accounting

The old CSV system belongs in the recycle bin. HiWiPay merges payments, FX, and accounting so seamlessly that reconciliation becomes invisible. IT exporters who’ve mastered automation for everyone else can finally apply it to themselves.

No formatting errors. No mismatched invoices. No waiting for FIRCs. Just payments that walk straight into your books—clean, compliant, and complete.

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About HiWiPay EXIM

HiWiPay EXIM was designed for the new generation of digital exporters—consultants, IT firms, and agencies who think in systems, not silos. It links export payments directly with Tally, Zoho, and QuickBooks, automatically mapping FX data, FIRC documentation, and GST codes. So your payments don’t just land—they land correctly.

HiWiPay doesn’t make finance exciting. It just makes it work the way it should’ve all along.


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FAQs

About virtual bank accounts

How can I receive international payments in India?

You can open a free global multi-currency account with HiWiPay, And start receiving export payments from 25+ currencies and 150+ countries directly into your Indian bank account.

With HiWiPay, exporters typically receive payments within 24 hours.
Not at all. Setting up a HiWiPay global multi-currency account is completely free. Our support team assist you fully.
Platforms like HiWiPay let you open a free global multi-currency account, You can receive payments in USD, EUR, GBP, etc., and settle them directly into your local bank

FIRA (Foreign Inward Remittance Advice) is an official document issued by a bank confirming the receipt of foreign currency into your account. It serves as proof that an international payment has been received, as is often required for:

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Tax filings
  • Claiming export incentives
  • Accounting and audit purposes
How can I receive international payments in India?

You can open a free global multi-currency account with HiWiPay, And start receiving export payments from 25+ currencies and 150+ countries directly into your Indian bank account.

With HiWiPay, exporters typically receive payments within 24 hours.

Not at all. Setting up a HiWiPay global multi-currency account is completely free. Our support team assist you fully.
Platforms like HiWiPay let you open a free global multi-currency account, You can receive payments in USD, EUR, GBP, etc., and settle them directly into your local bank

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Absolutely. HiWiPay uses bank-grade security and follow RBI compliance to ensure your international payments are safe, reliable, and fully compliant with Indian regulations.

A virtual account is a unique bank account number assigned to a business to collect and track payments efficiently. It is a reference for incoming funds linked to a master account.

Virtual accounts make receiving and managing payments easier by providing a unique bank account number for each transaction, customer, or business need. They are linked to a main bank account but act as separate identifiers, making tracking and reconciliation more efficient.

FIRA (Foreign Inward Remittance Advice) is an official document issued by a bank confirming the receipt of foreign currency into your account. It serves as proof that an international payment has been received, as is often required for:

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Tax filings
  • Claiming export incentives
  • Accounting and audit purposes

Yes, you can generate an e-BRC (electronic bank realization certificate) through HiWiPay portal. An e-BRC is an important document for exporters, as it serves as proof of foreign exchange realization and is required to claim export incentives under various government schemes.

To generate e-BRC, follow these steps.

Sign in to HiWiPay >> Click Start Shipment menu >> Click View or Edit button against invoice >> Check e-BRC tab >>

The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, governs foreign exchange transactions in India. It is designed to facilitate international trade while ensuring the stability of the foreign exchange market. For exporters, FEMA sets rules on receiving payment in foreign currency, repatriating funds, and maintaining proper documentation. It also requires that export earnings be realized within a specified timeframe and reported to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as per regulations. Following FEMA guidelines is essential for exporters to avoid penalties and ensure smooth international transactions.

The payment settlement time is less than 24 hours. Once the transaction is processed, the funds will be settled within a day.

Signing up for HiWiPay is quick and easy with our self-onboarding feature:

  1. Register with your email ID
  2. Complete the onboarding process
  3. Get notified once your account is successfully activated

Need help? Reach out to us exim@hiwipay.com for assistance

HiWiPay helps Indian exporters, importers, startups, service providers, consultants, agencies, and freelancers receive international payments effortlessly. We also assist with the end-to-end export pre & post shipment documentation process.
HiWiPay is a fintech company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Absolutely! We secure international transactions by partnering with RBI-compliant banks and payment service providers (PSP). All payments are processed with high-security standards for complete peace of mind.
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