Payoneer alternative · Vietnam · 2026

Payoneer alternative in Vietnam: fees on $10,000, side by side

On a $10,000 bank transfer payment from a client in the United States to a business in Vietnam, Payoneer takes at least $218.80 in fees. Some of its fees are not published. Playto takes $5.00 and adds zero markup, so you keep $9,995.00. The table below also shows Dodo Payments, Lemon Squeezy, Paddle and Airwallex.

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Fees on $10,000 by bank transfer

  • PayoneerYou receive $9,781.20 at most≥ $218.80
  • PlaytoYou receive $9,995.00$5.00

The numbers

What lands in your bank

Example payments from a client in the United States to a business in Vietnam. All fees included. Taxes not included.

Difference on $10,000
≥ $213.80
By bank transfer, what reaches you with Playto compared with Payoneer (not all its fees are published, so at least this).
Payoneer all in
≥ $218.80
Of a $10,000 bank transfer payment.
Playto all in
$5.00
On a $10,000 bank transfer.
Ways to pay
30+
From 170+ countries.
Client pays by card: what you receive
Provider$1,000$5,000$10,000
Playto$974.70$4,874.70$9,749.70
Payoneer1Fees not publishedFees not publishedFees not published
Dodo Payments2≤ $959.60≤ $4,799.60≤ $9,599.60
Lemon Squeezy3,4$940.00$4,702.00$9,404.50
Paddle5,6≤ $934.50≤ $4,734.50≤ $9,484.50
Airwallex8,9≤ $951.79≤ $4,760.16≤ $9,520.62
Client pays by bank transfer: what you receive
Provider$1,000$5,000$10,000
Playto$995.00$4,995.00$9,995.00
Payoneer1≤ $978.12≤ $4,890.60≤ $9,781.20
Dodo Payments2≤ $985.00≤ $4,985.00≤ $9,985.00
Lemon Squeezy4$940.00$4,702.00$9,404.50
Paddle6,7≤ $950.00≤ $4,810.00≤ $9,635.00
Airwallex8,9Fees not publishedFees not publishedFees not published
  1. 1.Payoneer: Card payment fee, up to 3.99% + USD 0.49 (exact rate not published); Payoneer: Withdrawal fee in VND with currency conversion (1.2% to 4%; we count the lowest); Payoneer: Fee for receiving USD into a USD receiving account (1%, minimum USD 1.00). www.payoneer.com/pricing/, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  2. 2.Dodo Payments: Card or wallet fee; Dodo Payments: ACH Direct Debit fee (charged instead of the card fee). dodopayments.com/pricing, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  3. 3.Lemon Squeezy: Platform fee. www.lemonsqueezy.com/pricing, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  4. 4.Lemon Squeezy: Transfer fee to a bank outside the US; Lemon Squeezy: Platform fee (same for ACH bank debits). docs.lemonsqueezy.com/help/getting-started/fees, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  5. 5.Paddle: Paddle Checkout fee. www.paddle.com/pricing, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  6. 6.Paddle: SWIFT transfer fee for USD to your bank (one a month). www.paddle.com/help/manage/get-paid/is-there-a-fee-taken-for-payouts, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  7. 7.Paddle: Fee on a Paddle invoice paid by bank transfer. www.paddle.com/legal/terms, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  8. 8.Airwallex: International card fee; Airwallex: Gateway fee (HKD 2.35, converted at the ECB rate of 16 Oct 2026); Airwallex: Foreign currency settlement fee (USD payment settled in USD). www.airwallex.com/en-hk/terms/fee-schedule, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  9. 9.Airwallex: Exchange margin from USD to VND (from 0.2% above interbank); Airwallex: Local transfer in VND to your bank (free); Airwallex: Receiving USD into a USD Global Account (not published). www.airwallex.com/en-hk/pricing, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Where the money goes

$10,000 by bank transfer, line by line

Payoneer

  • Fee for receiving USD into a USD receiving account (1%, minimum USD 1.00)1$100.00
  • Withdrawal fee in VND with currency conversion (1.2% to 4% of what is left after earlier fees; we count the lowest)1$118.80
  • Total (at least)$218.80
  • You receive (at most)$9,781.20

Some fees on this route aren't published, so this is the least it can cost.

Playto

  • Bank transfer fee$5.00
  • Total$5.00
  • You receive$9,995.00

Prices from playto.so/pricing. Playto adds zero markup.

Getting paid in Vietnam

The basics, with sources

Public facts from official sources, each with its date. Not advice: check with your bank.

Currency

Dong (VND).

Source: www.six-group.com, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Money rules

If you earn foreign currency from selling goods or services abroad, you must move it into a foreign currency account at a licensed bank in Vietnam. The State Bank of Vietnam can allow some or all of it to stay abroad.

Source: sbv.gov.vn, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Paying through banks

All payments for exports of goods and services must go through bank accounts at licensed banks.

Source: sbv.gov.vn, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Prices inside Vietnam

Inside Vietnam, deals, prices and contracts may not be set in a foreign currency, except in cases the State Bank of Vietnam allows.

Source: sbv.gov.vn, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Exchange rate, for scale

1 USD = 25,959 VND (US Treasury reference rate, 30 Sept 2026). The rate on the day of a payment will differ.

Source: fiscaldata.treasury.gov.

Calculator

Try your own amount

From $1,000 to $50,000, by card or bank transfer, for a client in the United States paying a business in Vietnam.

$10,000
$1,000$50,000

Fees charged

  • PayoneerYou receive $9,781.20 at most≥ $218.80
  • PlaytoYou receive $9,995.00$5.00

Side by side

Payoneer and Playto, in plain numbers

What adds to the cost with Payoneer

  • Payoneer doesn't publish its card fees for this case.
  • All in, Payoneer takes $218.80 or more (2.2%) of a $10,000 bank transfer payment. Playto takes $5.00.
  • Some Payoneer fees for bank transfer payments are not published, so the real cost can be higher.

When Payoneer is still the right choice

  • You want to keep the money in US dollars and not change it. An account that holds foreign money may suit you better.

Switching

Move from Payoneer in three steps

  1. 1

    Request an invite

    Tell us about your business. Playto checks every business before it gets in.

  2. 2

    Send a payment link

    Share a link or an invoice. Your client can pay 30+ ways, from 170+ countries.

  3. 3

    Get paid

    Cards cost 2.5% + $0.30. Bank transfers are never more than $5. Playto adds zero markup.

FAQ

Payoneer alternative in Vietnam: questions

Is Playto cheaper than Payoneer in Vietnam?
Playto costs less than Payoneer at every amount from $1,000 to $50,000 we checked, by bank transfer, for a client in the United States paying a business in Vietnam. We can't compare Payoneer by card: it doesn't publish its card fee for this case. Taxes are not included.
What are the alternatives to Payoneer for a business in Vietnam?
On a $10,000 bank transfer payment from a client in the United States to a business in Vietnam: Dodo Payments takes at least $15.00; Lemon Squeezy takes $595.50; Paddle takes at least $365.00; Playto takes $5.00. Each number comes from the provider's own pricing page. Airwallex doesn't publish a bank transfer fee for this case.
How does a business in Vietnam get paid from abroad?
Send your client a payment link or an invoice. Your client can pay 30+ ways, from 170+ countries. They pick a card, a wallet or a bank transfer (ACH, SEPA, UK and wires).
How much does Payoneer charge on a $10,000 payment from the United States?
By bank transfer, Payoneer takes at least $218.80 on $10,000, so at most $9,781.20 reaches a business in Vietnam. Its published fees include the $118.80 withdrawal fee in VND with currency conversion and the $100.00 fee for receiving USD into a USD receiving account. Some of its fees are not published. These numbers come from Payoneer's own pricing pages, checked 17 Oct 2026.
How much does Playto cost?
Cards and wallets cost 2.5% + $0.30, the same for every card. Bank transfers are never more than $5. Playto adds zero markup. There are no monthly fees and no setup fees. Payments between Playto users are free.
How do I move from Payoneer to Playto?
Request an invite and tell us about your business. Playto checks every business before it gets in. Then send your client a payment link or an invoice.

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Cards cost 2.5% + $0.30. Bank transfers are never more than $5. Your client can pay 30+ ways, from 170+ countries.

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