Receiving International Payments

Accept payments from clients and customers anywhere in the world.

How to Receive International Payments

From ClapPay Users Abroad

Works the same as domestic:

• They send to your email or username
• Money arrives instantly
• Converted to your currency (or kept in theirs)

From Non-ClapPay Users

Use your payment link or send an invoice:

1. Share your payment link
2. They pay with local card or bank
3. You receive in your preferred currency

Via Bank Transfer

For wire transfers from abroad:

1. Go to Receive → Bank Transfer
2. Get your international bank details
3. Share with the sender
4. Funds arrive in 1-5 business days

Currency Options

Auto-Convert

Have all incoming payments converted to your default currency:

1. Go to Settings → Currency
2. Enable Auto-convert incoming
3. Select your currency

Keep Original Currency

Hold the payment in its original currency:

1. Go to Settings → Currency
2. Disable Auto-convert
3. Or choose per-transaction in notifications

Fees for International Payments

| Payment Method | Fee |

|----------------|-----|

| From ClapPay users | Free |

| Card payment | 2.9% + $0.30 + 1% cross-border |

| Bank transfer | Usually free |

Currency conversion (if any): 0.5% - 1%

Invoicing International Clients

Send professional invoices that clients can pay online:

1. Create an invoice in any currency
2. Client pays in their local currency
3. You receive in your preferred currency
4. Everything is tracked automatically

Learn about invoicing →

Tips for International Payments

1. Offer multiple currencies: Let clients pay in their currency
2. Use payment links: Easy for anyone to pay
3. Keep currency balances: Avoid conversion fees
4. Verify your account: Higher receiving limits

Related Articles:

• Receiving Payments from Others
• Understanding Exchange Rates
• Holding Multiple Currencies