Payoneer fee calculator: what you actually keep in India?
Payoneer charges when the money arrives and again when you convert it to INR and the second charge is inside the exchange rate, not on your statement. Set your route and margin, see what actually reaches your bank.
If you ask the average Joe about the costs associated with Payoneer, you'll get one number. But there are two.
The first one is the receiving fee that's easy to spot, 1% on a bank transfer made by a client, up to 3% on a payment with a card. The second is the FX margin for converting your USD funds from Payoneer to your Indian bank account, roughly 1% to 4% above the mid-market rate, depending on your corridor. This one is never stated separately. It is hidden within the exchange rate you're being offered, making the math look nice and tidy while the cost is already taken.
This calculator splits them for you. Input your invoice amount, the way you're paid and estimate your FX margin, and you'll see what makes it to your bank with an unvarying 0.5%.
What each route actually costs
Payoneer's cost depends less on how big the invoice is than on how you get paid. Change the route and watch what moves.
Payoneer
$1,940
effective cost 3.0%
Variabl
$1,990
effective cost 0.5%
Payoneer figures from published fee schedules, August 2026. The FX margin is a range because it varies by corridor and amount — it is not shown as a fee on your statement, so the slider is the only honest way to model it. Amounts in USD so the tool doesn't go stale as the rupee moves.
This article is for general information and doesn't constitute individual tax advice and financial advice, every individual's situation differs based on total income, client mix, and whether income includes international sources.