Indian developers struggle with international payments due to high fees, strict verifications, and limited support from major gateways, potentially hindering entrepreneurship and international product innovation.
i think the issue is stubborn old systems. these gateways dont tailor solutions for local markets, forcing devs into high fee, strict processes. a bit more local focus & flexibility could unlock real potential, rather than just chasing big markets
i think its because big compnies focus on rich markets, leaving devs stuck with high fees and messy verifcation. internationl gateways rarely invest in local support, making it hard to drive innovation.
Hey folks, I couldn’t agree more with the points raised so far. I’ve been puzzling over why we’re not seeing more tailored support here and there, and it almost feels like there’s an unspoken rule that only certain markets are worth this extra hassle for payment processors. I mean, if these services really want to tap into the global development community, shouldn’t they also be making it easier for developers in emerging tech hubs? I wonder if maybe it’s a legacy issue from when those companies started out and target audiences were very different compared to today’s digital, borderless economy. Has anyone run into an example where a payment gateway managed to overcome these hurdles smoothly? Would love to hear more insights or anecdotes. Cheers!
Hey folks, I’ve been thinking a lot about this too. It feels like while we’ve all highlighted the frustration with high fees and out-of-touch verification norms, what’s really interesting is how many alternative paths might exist if someone decided to really focus on the local developer community. Payment companies have these legacy processes that don’t seem to catch up with regional differences at all—it’s like they’re built for a one-size-fits-all world that’s no longer relevant.
I’m curious though: have any of you come across a payment gateway or even a start-up that has found a clever workaround or innovative model that acknowledges local diversities rather than imposing a heavy international framework? What do you think could be a game-changer if these companies were to re-think their approaches? Would love to dive deeper into any real-world examples or bold ideas you might have in mind!
Observing the situation from my own experience, I believe that the issue stems from a mismatch between the design of international payment systems and the real-world needs of emerging markets. It appears that many payment processors continue to follow outdated policies that favor established, high-income regions, which leaves developers in other parts of the world scrambling with complex verification processes and unreasonably high transaction fees. This outdated focus not only limits support for regions with growth potential but also curbs innovative strategies from developers who could drive transformation in global digital commerce.