How to Receive Payments from Amazon Global Selling in India Without Hidden Charges?
Imagine finally selling that first batch of handcrafted leather wallets on Amazon US, only to see 5% of your hard-earned money disappear when you withdraw your earnings to India. You're not alone.
With Amazon Global Selling set to reach $20 billion in cumulative Indian exports by 2025 and already supporting over 150,000 exporters since 2015, the opportunity is massive. These days, it's not just sellers from metro cities. Artisans and small businesses from Surat, Agra, Jaipur, Ludhiana, and Coimbatore are successfully reaching buyers across the US, Europe, and the Middle East.
But while you are busy perfecting your products, hidden payment charges are quietly eroding your profits. In this blog, we'll show you how to avoid those hidden charges that slash your profits when withdrawing Amazon payments. You'll learn the most cost-effective way to receive your global selling earnings in India.
The Hidden Costs of Receiving Payments from Amazon Global Selling India
Despite the surge in global sales, many Indian exporters are unaware of how much they pay in fees and foreign exchange markups when withdrawing their payments, or that there is a way to retain more of their Amazon earnings. There are primarily two ways through which you can withdraw your Amazon earnings:
Amazon's Currency Converter for Sellers (ACCS)
When using Amazon's built-in currency converter, fees come in two parts:
A conversion fee based on your annual volume:
- Less than $1 million: 1.50%
- $1-10 million: 1.00%
- Over $10 million: 0.75%
Secondly Amazon Currency Converter for Sellers applies the exchange rate provided by its third-party service provider on the day your bank transfer is initiated, typically adding a forex markup of around 1–2% over the prevailing market rate.
Let's see what this means with a real example. If you earned $200,000 in a year:
- Amazon takes a 1.50% conversion fee: $3,000 (INR 2,59,500)
- The forex markup on the remaining $197,000 might mean you get ₹85 per dollar instead of the market rate of ₹86.5
- This costs you another ₹2,95,500
- Total Fees: ₹5,55,000 (about $6,400)
Third-party payment platforms
Various third-party services, such as Skydo, Payoneer, and PingPong, offer alternatives to Amazon's built-in currency converter. These services typically charge lower transaction fees than Amazon, ranging from 0.3% to 1%, depending on the provider and your monthly volume.
However, not all platforms are equally transparent about their exchange rates. Some third-party services offer low transaction fees but also levy markup on the prevailing forex rates. Without a clear disclosure of the exact exchange rate you're receiving, you might still lose significant value on each payment.
The most cost-effective providers combine low transaction fees with transparent, mid-market exchange rates. On earnings of $200,000, choosing the right payment solution can save Indian sellers several lakh rupees compared to using Amazon's default converter.
For sellers focused on growing their global expansion, these savings can be reinvested in inventory, marketing, or product development rather than being lost to unnecessary fees. That's why it's worth comparing not just the advertised fees, but also the actual exchange rates offered by different payment providers.
Keep most of your Amazon Global Selling Earnings with Skydo
Skydo offers Indian sellers a more affordable way to receive Amazon Global Selling payments compared to traditional options. With transparent pricing and access to actual mid-market exchange rates, Skydo helps you keep more of your hard-earned profits.
Skydo's fee structure is straightforward:
- 0.5% for monthly transactions below $10,000
- 0.3% for monthly transactions above $10,000
- Zero forex markup - you get the live mid-market exchange rates
When compared to other platforms, the savings are significant:
| Platform | Transaction fee | Forex markup | Total Cost on $10,000 |
| Amazon ACCS | 1.5% ($150) | 1-2% | $250-350 |
| Other third party | ~1% ($100) | Varies | ~$100+ |
| Skydo | 0.5% | 0 | $50 |
What truly sets Skydo apart isn’t just its transparent, affordable fees, it’s the complete payments ecosystem built specifically for Amazon global sellers. Skydo is among the few Indian platforms to receive in-principle RBI authorisation as a Payment Aggregator for Cross Border Payments, giving you unmatched regulatory trust.
With Skydo, every Amazon payment comes with a free, instant FIRA, no more delays or extra charges. Sellers get access to global accounts in major currencies like USD, GBP, and EUR, so you can receive payouts from Amazon worldwide without hidden markups.
Plus, Skydo integrates directly with Amazon Seller Central for a seamless experience, while a dedicated India-based support team is always on hand to assist you. From compliance to convenience, Skydo empowers you to save more on every withdrawal and focus on growing your global business.
Receive Payments from Amazon Global Selling in India With Skydo
Getting started with Skydo is quick and straightforward. Here's how you can begin receiving your Amazon payments with lower fees:
- Visit https://www.skydo.com/amazon-global-sellers
- Create your virtual account in less than 5 minutes
- Add it to your Amazon Seller account
- Start getting paid
Skydo provides instant FIRC documentation for all your transactions, eliminating the usual wait time and paperwork hassle that comes with international payments. This makes compliance and tax filing much easier for Indian sellers.
If you ever need help, we at Skydo offer local support from an India-based team that understands the unique challenges faced by Amazon Global Selling merchants. Our customer service is available via call, WhatsApp, and email, with most queries resolved within two business hours.
Is Skydo approved by Amazon Global Selling?
Yes, Skydo is an officially approved Payment Service Provider (PSP) for Amazon Global Selling, making it a fully compliant option for Indian sellers to receive their international payments.
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