

Working with Amazon — whether through their Associates program, KDP, or as a seller — is a great way for freelancers in India to earn in USD, GBP, or EUR. But if you’ve tried receiving international payments from these apps, you’ve probably hit a few snags.
Traditional bank accounts don’t always cut it. Gift cards might be convenient for shopping, but they don’t help when you need to pay rent or send money home. In this article, we'll discuss a modern payment solution designed for global freelancers and how you can use Grey to get paid by Amazon in India and convert your earnings into INR.
As an Indian freelancer or seller working with Amazon, there are two main ways to receive your payouts:
These are issued in lieu of direct cash and can be used for Amazon purchases. While they’re handy, they have limitations: you can’t use them outside the Amazon platform, and they don’t support essential needs like savings or paying local bills.
Amazon now supports direct deposits to accounts in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union. But here’s the catch — your local Indian bank, even if it’s a domiciliary account, might not qualify because it isn’t based in one of those supported countries.
Also read: How to receive Amazon payments with Grey
With Grey, you can open US, UK, and EU, bank accounts all from the comfort of your home in India. These accounts come with all the necessary banking details (like SWIFT codes and IBANs), which Amazon recognises.
Here’s what you can do with Grey:
Grey supports payouts from multiple Amazon revenue streams, including:
Once you’ve signed up and verified your identity on Grey, you’ll get access to international bank accounts. Here’s how to connect them to your Amazon profiles:
Once your Amazon funds land in your Grey account, you can easily convert and send them home. Here’s how:
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Grey isn’t just a tool for payments; it’s built around the needs of global freelancers. Grey saves you from high fees, exchange rate losses, and platform limitations. And you gain full full control of your income, wherever your clients are based.
If you’re tired of complicated payment systems or getting paid in gift cards, it’s time to switch to something that works for you. With Grey, you can focus on building your Amazon business while enjoying truly inclusive global banking with Grey.
Sign up for a free Grey account and start receiving your Amazon payments in USD, GBP, or EUR.
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