How creators get paid in India: UPI payments and payouts
How fans pay, how long money takes to reach you, what fees apply and how payouts to UPI work.
1 min read · Updated October 2026
Short answer: fans pay with UPI, cards or net banking. The payment clears after 7 days, and cleared earnings are paid to your UPI ID in batches on set dates each month. On Sygil you keep 90% of each sale.
How fans pay
- UPI from any UPI app.
- Indian debit and credit cards.
- Net banking.
- International cards for fans outside India.
How you get paid
- 1
Save your UPI ID
In Billing and payouts. It is verified and shows the registered name.
- 2
A fan pays
You see the sale straight away.
- 3
It clears
7 days later.
- 4
It is paid out
On the next batch date: the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th or the last day of the month.
What you keep
| Fan pays | You earn |
|---|---|
| ₹199 | ₹179 |
| ₹499 | ₹449 |
| ₹999 | ₹899 |
The 10% fee includes payment gateway charges and any GST on the fee. If a fan uses Fan Points, you are paid on what they actually pay.
Outside India
Creators outside India add a PayPal or Wise email instead of a UPI ID.
Before your first payout
- Check your UPI ID carefully. Payouts cannot be reversed.
- Know your payout dates in the Billing page.
- Keep a record of payouts for tax.
Is there a minimum payout?
No minimum is stated in the Terms or on the Billing page.
Who pays tax?
You do, on your own earnings. Sygil's fee includes any GST payable on that fee. Ask a CA about your situation.
What if a payout fails?
Check the UPI ID in Billing and payouts and contact support.