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HiWiPay vs Payoneer: Fees, Settlement Speed & Accounting Sync

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If you trace an exporter’s day on a graph, it wouldn’t chart profit, rather, it would chart time.
Time between invoice and credit.Time between an email marked payment sent and an INR notification that finally confirms it.Platforms like Payoneer helped smooth that curve — fewer steps, fewer surprises.But sometimes, even smooth can still be slow.

HiWiPay isn’t about cutting corners.It’s about cutting time and giving that time back to your business.

1. What the Clock Really Costs

Payoneer’s appeal is clear: it connects easily with freelance platforms, global clients, and digital marketplaces.Funds collect in a Payoneer wallet, convert when you withdraw, and reach your bank in a few days.

But inside that clean process live small fragments of delay:

  • Conversion spread of 1.5–2.5 % below the RBI reference rate.
  • Withdrawal fee of $10–$30, depending on corridor.
  • Settlement window stretching from T + 2 to T + 5.

Individually, none of these hurt. Together, they bend your timeline and your landed INR, just enough to notice.

2. HiWiPay’s Approach: Direct, Dated, Done

HiWiPay’s design begins where most exporters feel the lag.

Payments flow into global virtual accounts powered by JPMorgan Chase, convert at the RBI reference rate, and reach your INR account within T + 0 or T + 1.No conversion markup, no per-withdrawal fee, no waiting for “transfer available.”

Every transaction auto-generates its e-FIRC/e-FIRA, tags the correct RBI purpose code, and syncs with your books in real time.

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The gain isn’t just a higher landed INR, it’s the restoration of rhythm.Your payment finishes the same day your project does.

3. When Time Turns Into Working Capital

Three extra settlement days on ₹8 lakh might not sound like much until you multiply it across ten clients.That’s nearly a week of liquidity frozen somewhere offshore.

HiWiPay’s T + 0 to T + 1 cycle doesn’t merely feel faster; it keeps cash in circulation, funding new work without borrowing against tomorrow.It’s a small operational difference that compounds like interest.

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4. Accounting That Balances Itself

Every exporter knows the reconciliation spiral: one payment, three spreadsheets, four emails.

HiWiPay flattens that entirely.Each receipt is paired with its invoice, timestamped, and visible inside Tally, Zoho, or QuickBooks before your accountant even asks.

Compliance stops being an end-of-month project and becomes part of the payment itself.

5. Predictability Is the New Efficiency

The real comparison between HiWiPay and Payoneer isn’t about who’s faster or cheaper;  it’s about who’s consistent.

Payoneer gives predictability at the collection stage.
HiWiPay extends it to the realization stage, the moment INR hits your ledger, already documented and ready to audit.That continuity is what lets exporters plan confidently instead of reactively.

If you plot that exporter’s graph again, invoice to credit, send to settle, you’ll see something subtle.The curve hasn’t just flattened.It’s synced.HiWiPay doesn’t erase the time between earning and receiving.It simply returns it to you as working capital, as clarity, as calm.

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About HiWiPay EXIM

HiWiPay EXIM is rethinking how time moves in cross-border payments. Built for Indian exporters, agencies, and freelancers, it shortens the gap between earning and receiving with RBI-compliant global accounts, instant e-FIRA/e-BRC, and zero-markup FX at the RBI reference rate. Backed by JPMorgan-powered infrastructure, and supported by VC investors with ex-RBI leadership, HiWiPay EXIM turns every transaction into what it should be — fast, documented, and dependable.

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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

Answer

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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