Briskpe presents itself as an India-focused cross-border payments stack. It offers four main solutions:
• Global Virtual Accounts
• Payment Links
• Amazon Global Selling marketplace tools
• PayPal integration
Since the product is relatively new, many businesses are still unsure about its safety, actual costs, and how it compares with established alternatives. In this blog, we’ll walk you through Briskpe’s offerings, the real issues users have flagged, and the alternatives that may work better depending on your needs.
Quick TL;DR
Briskpe’s strengths: Where Briskpe stands out is in its Amazon-focused marketplace tools and PayPal integration. The virtual account and payment link features are closely similar to those of Karbon, Wise, etc. (although in some cases, these are better, especially documentation, transparency, and ease of use).
Common user pain points: Exporters often face documentation problems like downloading FIRC, while some complain about unclear fund hold features, higher fees for payment links, and difficulties linking accounts on Amazon Seller. These are genuine concerns we found after talking to a few of our clients previously using Briskpe as well as from third-party review sites, Reddit, and Quora.
1. Briskpe’s Global Virtual Accounts
Briskpe lets you receive money from overseas clients through virtual accounts in multiple currencies at a flat fee plus GST. Settlement for transactions above $200 happens in T+1 day.
The gaps users point out:
• Limited currency coverage compared to global players
• No true multi-currency holding (forced INR conversion)
• Delays or friction in FIRC and reconciliation workflows
Briskpe’s Global Virtual Accounts Alternatives
Wise Business (for personal and dual-transacting businesses)
Wise is designed for people who bill and pay across multiple countries. You can hold balances in USD, EUR, GBP, and 40+ other currencies at the real mid-market exchange rate. This makes it especially useful for companies that get paid in one currency and then use the same balance to pay vendors, freelancers, or platforms abroad.
Unlike Briskpe, Wise avoids forced INR conversion.
The drawback for Indian exporters (both goods exporters like manufacturers and service exporters like agencies) is that Wise does not issue FIRC/e-FIRA documents. These are mandatory proofs exporters must submit to banks and RBI for inward remittances.
Businesses using Wise must withdraw funds into their Indian bank account, where the bank issues the FIRC/e-FIRA after standard compliance checks.
Karbon (India-focused for SMBs and exporters)
Karbon is built for Indian goods and service exporters who want low-cost inward remittances with compliance fully taken care of. Like Briskpe, it offers flat fees and takes it a bit further with 30+ currencies, mid-market FX, and the ability to hold funds for up to 60 days before converting to INR.
Every transaction comes with auto-generated FIRC at no extra cost, so you never chase banks or miss any compliance checks. For SMEs and exporters with project-based cash flows, Karbon’s flexibility means lower costs, smoother documentation, and full control over when to convert the currency to INR.
2. Briskpe’s Payment Links
Briskpe lets you collect payments from international clients through simple payment links. You just create a link, share it with your client, and they can pay using cards or PayPal wallets. The funds are then settled in your Indian bank account after deducting fees.
How fees work and why they vary?
Payment link charges depend on the underlying payment provider:
• PayU: 2.75% of the transaction value + 18% GST
• PayPal: 4.4% of the transaction value + 18% GST + Forex charges + 30 cents per transaction
The provider determines the fee because Briskpe uses their gateway infrastructure to process the payments. So, the choice of PayU or PayPal directly affects your costs, conversion rates, and settlement speed. Fees may also vary for high-risk clients or countries.
The gaps users point out:
• High and confusing fee structure
• Limited customization for invoices, branding, and client-friendly UI
Briskpe’s Payment Links Alternatives
PayPal Payment Links / PayPal.Me
These work well if your clients prefer paying via PayPal wallets, which most international buyers trust. They make it easier to get paid from people who don’t want to share card details directly. PayPal also handles disputes and fraud protection better than Briskpe links. The downside is higher fees and FX markups.
Karbon Payment Links
Karbon is made for Indian small businesses who want cheap and flexible ways to collect payments. Fees start at around 2.99%, making it the lowest in India for card payments. You can request custom amounts, which is perfect for tutors billing students per session or hotels taking international bookings.
3. Marketplace (Amazon Global Selling support)
Briskpe has built a new Global Selling solutions and an ecosystem for sellers to expand, including shipping, tax, and compliance. Briskpe is also an Amazon-recognized PSP for sellers.
Problems sellers flag:
Global marketplaces add tax and documentation complexity. Some sellers worry about account linking, reconciliation across marketplaces, and how payments are routed. Marketplace disputes and account issues are also beyond what payments alone can fix.
Briskpe's Marketplace Alternatives
Payoneer for Amazon sellers
Payoneer is widely used for marketplace payouts, supports many Amazon marketplaces, and has mature reconciliation tools. It solves payout mapping and multi-market settlement problems.
Dedicated Amazon PSPs and Logistics Partners
If your challenge is end-to-end global selling, pair Briskpe with Payoneer plus a tax and compliance partner to handle VAT and local registrations.
4. Briskpe’s PayPal Integration
Briskpe lets you accept PayPal payments and integrates these receipts into your workflow. This is particularly useful for businesses that sell digital services, software, or small-ticket products internationally, or for agencies and freelancers working with overseas clients.
PayPal adds buyer trust and makes it easier to collect payments from clients who prefer using a familiar and secure wallet instead of sharing card details directly.
The gaps users raise:
While PayPal is widely trusted, fees are higher, FX markups apply, and dispute resolution can sometimes be slow. Many sellers want the trust and convenience of PayPal for international clients but prefer cheaper, in-country conversion options to avoid losing money on FX.
Briskpe’s PayPal Integration Alternatives
Wise for conversion
Accept PayPal in USD or the invoice currency, then transfer the funds into Wise for low-cost INR conversion. This reduces FX loss, keeps compliance simple, and gives you more control over timing your INR conversion.
Payoneer or Wise for vendor payments
When paying vendors abroad, these platforms are more cost-efficient than converting directly inside PayPal, helping businesses save on outbound payments and manage cash flows better.
Honest Opinion on Which Alternative To Pick
• Pick Briskpe if: you sell on Amazon and want a PSP tied to Amazon services, or you prefer a single Indian partner that bundles marketplace tools, payments, and virtual accounts.
• Add Wise if: your priority is holding multiple currencies, paying vendors abroad, and minimizing FX markups.
• Add Karbon if: you want India-centric export compliance automation, auto-FIRC, and smoother INR settlement.
• Add PayPal or Stripe if: your top priority is buyer trust with PayPal or broader payment method coverage and developer tools with Stripe.
FAQs
1. Can I receive payments in multiple currencies using Briskpe?
Yep, you can. Briskpe supports multiple currencies, though it automatically converts them to INR when you get paid.
2. Why are payment link fees different for PayU and PayPal?
It depends on who’s processing the payment. PayU is cheaper, PayPal is trusted by most international buyers.
3. Can I sell on multiple Amazon marketplaces with Briskpe?
Absolutely. You can use Briskpe for Amazon, and if you want, mirror payouts to something like Payoneer to keep everything in one place.
4. Is Briskpe safe for international payments?
Yes. It uses regulated gateways and secure systems. A lot of businesses start small just to test the waters.
5. How do I convert foreign currency to INR efficiently?
Briskpe does it automatically when funds arrive in your account.
