Indian writers face confusion and difficulty enabling paid subscriptions due to Stripe's limited support in India. They need clear steps, alternative payment methods (e.g., Wise, Payoneer), and the ability to price subscriptions in Indian Rupees (INR) instead of USD.
Hey fellow Substackers, I’m an Indian writer building my presence on Substack and now feeling ready to make the transition to a paid newsletter. However, navigating the monetization steps from India feels a little confusing, especially with Stripe not being fully supported here. If you’ve successfully gone paid from India (or know someone who has), I’d really appreciate your insight on: • What are the exact steps to enable paid subscriptions from India? • Do I need a Stripe account? How do Indian creators work around this (e.g., Wise, Payoneer, etc.)? • Are there tax implications I should be aware of (GST, income tax, etc.)? • Is there a way to price in INR or do I have to stick to USD? • Do you recommend launching a paid tier directly or warming up with free content? • Is it possible to get a mentor or guide to walk through this transition? Even a single call or resource list would help so much. I really want to build something sustainable, and learning from others who’ve walked this path would mean the world. 🙏 Thanks in advance, and if you’re on the same journey, happy to connect and support each other.