If your company holds USDT (Tether) or other stablecoins, paying Indian contractors in INR used to require a painful series of steps: off-ramp USDT to USD, wait for bank settlement, then wire to India. Each step adds fees, delays, and friction.
There's a better way.
The Old Way: USDT → USD → Wire → INR
- Send USDT to an exchange (Coinbase, Kraken) — 15 min to 1 hour
- Sell USDT for USD — exchange fee 0.5–1%
- Withdraw USD to US bank account — 1–3 business days
- Wire USD to India — $40 fee + 2% markup, 3–5 business days
- INR arrives in contractor's account — total: 5–9 business days, $50–$80 in fees per transfer
For monthly payroll of 5 contractors, that's $250–$400/month in fees and a week of waiting.
The Pym Way: USDT → INR (Direct)
- Send USDT to your Pym Business wallet — TRC-20, BEP-20, or ERC-20
- Upload your payroll CSV or select saved recipients
- Hit send — INR delivered to bank accounts or UPI IDs in 1–2 business days
Total fees: $0 for USDT funding + 1% FX markup. That's it.
Why Web3 Companies Love This
- Treasury stays in crypto — No need to off-ramp to USD first
- $0 USDT funding fee — TRC-20 network fees are under $0.01
- Instant settlement — USDT deposits confirm in minutes
- Bulk payroll — Pay 100 contractors in one batch via CSV
- Schedule recurring payroll — Set and forget biweekly payouts
- Contractors get INR — They don't need crypto wallets or knowledge
Who Uses USDT Payroll?
- Web3 startups — Protocol teams with Indian developers
- DAOs — Paying contributors from DAO treasuries
- Crypto exchanges — Paying India operations teams
- Agencies funded in crypto — Receiving client payments in USDT, paying team in INR
- Freelancers who get paid in crypto — Converting earnings to INR for daily expenses
Supported Networks
| Network | Speed | Network Fee | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRC-20 (Tron) | ~30 seconds | <$0.01 | Best choice |
| BEP-20 (BSC) | ~15 seconds | $0.05–$0.10 | Good alternative |
| ERC-20 (Ethereum) | ~2 minutes | $1–$15 | Only for large amounts |
We recommend TRC-20 for the lowest fees. All three networks are supported.
Cost Comparison: $50,000 Monthly Payroll
| Method | Fees | Time |
|---|---|---|
| USDT → Exchange → Bank → Wire | $750–$1,200 | 5–9 days |
| Deel (10 contractors) | $490/month | 3–5 days |
| Pym Business (USDT) | $500 (1%) | 1–2 days |
Is It Legal?
Yes. Using USDT for business payments is legal in the US. Pym is operated by Phodata LLC, a FinCEN-registered Money Services Business (BSA ID: 31000323177607). USDT is converted to INR through licensed channels — contractors receive normal bank transfers, not cryptocurrency.
Start USDT Payroll Today
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