Skool in India: Payouts in INR, Fees and What You Keep
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Short answer
Yes. Skool lists India as a supported payout country. You connect an INR bank account and complete identity verification, and payouts arrive every Wednesday in rupees with no extra currency-conversion fee. Members pay in USD. Skool costs $9 a month on Hobby with a 10% + USD 0.30 fee per sale, or $99 on Pro with 2.9% + USD 0.30.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026 · Sources: Skool payments FAQ (updated 29 Sep 2026), How to set up payouts (updated 22 Sep 2026) and skool.com/pricing.
How payouts work from India
- Go to Settings, Payouts, Add payout method, and select India.
- Enter your details exactly as your bank holds them.
- Complete the mandatory identity check (by QR code, SMS link or on the same device, with camera access).
- Add your INR bank account.
All your groups pay out to the same bank account. Funds become available 8 to 14 days after your first payment, then pay out weekly on Wednesdays.
Fees and what you keep
| Plan | Monthly price | Fee per sale | Payout on a USD 9 membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | USD 9 | 10% + USD 0.30 | USD 7.80 |
| Pro | USD 99 | 2.9% + USD 0.30 (3.9% + USD 0.30 above USD 900) | USD 8.40 |
Payout examples are Skool’s own. Yearly billing gives 2 months free. Skool’s fee includes card processing, and its FAQ says this is cheaper than Stripe’s extra charges for international cards and subscriptions. If Growth Boost brings you a member, Skool also keeps 30% of that member’s recurring charges.
Who it fits, based on published features and pricing
This is a reading of Skool’s published features and prices, not a tested recommendation. Skool hasn’t been tested hands-on for this page.
It fits Indian creators selling community memberships or courses to a USD-paying audience, who want payouts in rupees without setting up their own payment gateway. If most of your buyers are in India and you want to charge in rupees, a tool that supports Razorpay may fit better: see Systeme.io pricing in India. For Teachable’s USD plans and India Pay eligibility, see Teachable pricing in India.
What this page doesn’t cover
It doesn’t cover GST registration, export-of-services rules or income tax on payouts. This is general information, not tax advice. For every fee and plan detail see Skool pricing and Skool alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Does Skool pay out to Indian bank accounts?
Yes. India is on Skool's supported payout countries list (updated September 2026). Its payout setup guide says Indian creators add an INR bank account after a mandatory identity check.
What currency do members pay in?
Skool says all subscription prices are in USD and members pay in USD. Payouts to India settle in INR, and Skool says there are no additional fees for currency conversion.
When do payouts arrive?
The available balance is paid out every Wednesday. International deposits usually take 3–5 business days, and the first payout can take up to 14 days because of extra checks.
Do I need my own Stripe or Razorpay account?
No. Skool processes payments on its own merchant account and its fee covers processing. You can't use an existing Stripe account; payouts go through a connection Skool creates.
What is Growth Boost?
It's on by default. Skool promotes your group in its search and off-site ads and keeps 30% of recurring charges from members it brings in. You can turn it off in Settings, Discovery.
Do I pay tax in India on Skool income?
Skool's FAQ covers EU VAT, not Indian GST or income tax. This is general information, not tax advice; check with an Indian tax professional.