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by Razorpay · Bengaluru, Karnataka · Since 2014

Payment gateway, payment links, payouts and business banking for Indian businesses.

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Starting price
2% per transaction
Standard plan; ₹0 setup and AMC; 18% GST on fee
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.7
transparency & India fit

What is Razorpay?

Razorpay is an Indian payments company founded in 2014 and based in Bengaluru. Razorpay Payments Private Limited is an RBI-authorised payment aggregator. Its products include a payment gateway, payment links, payment pages, payment buttons, POS, subscriptions, QR codes, Optimizer and international payments, plus RazorpayX current accounts, payouts and corporate cards.

The Standard plan charges a 2% platform fee per successful domestic transaction (2.15% on corporate cards). There is no setup fee, AMC or refund processing fee, and 18% GST applies on the fee. Custom enterprise pricing is available above ₹5 lakh a month in volume. Razorpay says 1,50,000+ businesses use it.

What works well

  • +₹0 setup fee, ₹0 AMC and ₹0 refund processing fee
  • +Published flat 2% Standard rate
  • +Custom pricing for businesses above ₹5 lakh/month
  • +Wide product range incl. payouts and business banking via RazorpayX
  • +PCI DSS compliant

What to watch out for

  • 2% applies even to UPI on the Standard plan
  • Corporate cards cost 2.15% and international cards up to 3%
  • 18% GST on platform fee

Best suited for: Startups and online businesses wanting quick gateway setup · Businesses needing payouts and subscriptions in one stack · High-volume merchants negotiating enterprise pricing

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Razorpay features

Researched from Razorpay's official product pages · updated September 2026.

Accept payments

  • Payment Gateway
  • Payment Links
  • Payment Pages
  • Payment Buttons
  • QR Codes
  • POS
  • Subscriptions
  • International Payments
  • Optimizer

RazorpayX

  • Current accounts
  • Payouts
  • Corporate cards

Developers

  • REST APIs
  • SDKs
  • Webhooks

Razorpay pricing (INR)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Razorpay pricing breakdown

Standard

2% per successful transaction

Pay per transaction; ₹0 setup, ₹0 AMC

  • Domestic cards, UPI, netbanking, wallets, Pay Later, EMI: 2%
  • Corporate/business cards: 2.15%
  • International cards: up to 3%
  • ₹0 refund processing fee

Enterprise

Custom

For businesses processing over ₹5,00,000/month

  • Custom pricing via sales

Other pricing options & add-ons

  • QR Codes (UPI)

    0.99%

  • Smart Collect

    1% or ₹10 per transaction, whichever is lower

  • Instant Refund

    Depends on amount

    ₹7.99–₹14.99

  • International bank transfers

    1%

  • 18% GST on platform fee
  • UPI carries zero MDR but a 2% platform fee applies on Standard
Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.

Integrations, security & India

Security & compliance

  • PCI DSS compliant
  • RBI Authorised Payment Aggregator (Razorpay Payments Private Limited)

Trust, compliance & who uses Razorpay

Customers named by the vendor

1,50,000+ businesses across India (vendor claim)

Is Razorpay the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

  • Startups and online businesses wanting quick gateway setup
  • Businesses needing payouts and subscriptions in one stack
  • High-volume merchants negotiating enterprise pricing

Look elsewhere if you are…

  • Merchants wanting only low-cost UPI QR collections — compare Razorpay's 0.99% QR rate or bank UPI options
Still comparing? Get an unbiased shortlist and demos arranged for free.
Sources (2) · updated September 2026

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Specifications

Category
Payment gateways & UPI, Workflow automation & integration
Vendor
Razorpay
Headquarters
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Founded
2014
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
Pay as you go
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
Yes

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Razorpay — frequently asked questions

What are Razorpay charges per transaction?+

The Standard plan charges 2% per successful domestic transaction, 2.15% on corporate cards and up to 3% on international cards, plus 18% GST.

Does Razorpay charge a setup fee?+

No. Setup fee, annual maintenance charge and refund processing fee are all ₹0.

Is there a free payment gateway in India?+

Razorpay has no setup fee or AMC, but it charges a per-transaction platform fee. On the Standard plan that is 2%, including on UPI.

Does Razorpay offer lower rates for large businesses?+

Yes. Custom pricing is available for businesses processing over ₹5,00,000 a month.

What does Razorpay charge for UPI QR codes?+

0.99% per transaction.

Is Razorpay RBI approved?+

Yes. Razorpay Payments Private Limited is an RBI-authorised payment aggregator.

What is RazorpayX?+

RazorpayX is Razorpay's business banking suite, covering current accounts, payouts and corporate cards.

What is Razorpay?+

Razorpay is payment gateways & upi by Razorpay, an Indian company from Bengaluru. Payment gateway, payment links, payouts and business banking for Indian businesses.

How much does Razorpay cost?+

Razorpay does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does Razorpay offer a free trial or free plan?+

Razorpay typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Razorpay made in India?+

Yes. Razorpay is built by Razorpay, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Who is Razorpay best suited for?+

Razorpay suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for payment gateways & upi with workflow automation & integration.

What are the best alternatives to Razorpay?+

Popular alternatives in payment gateways & upi include PayU, Paytm Payment Gateway, Cashfree Payments. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Razorpay deployed?+

Razorpay is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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