Can a bootstrapped startup get HitPay's deal?

Yes. Startups from Y Combinator, Antler, Iterative, a16z Speedrun or other leading accelerators building for or expanding into APAC; bootstrapped and venture-backed both eligible; no funding-stage or incorporation requirement.

What does HitPay give startups?

Zero fees on local payment methods (PayNow, QRIS, QRPh, FPX, DuitNow, GCash, GrabPay, ShopeePay and more) for 12 months, capped at US$1,000 of fees a month; card processing and BNPL not included. Worth up to $12k in US dollars.

This one needs a referral from one of HitPay's partners, such as an accelerator, an investor or a startup community. If you're in a programme like that, ask them for the referral link. Remote Builders isn't a HitPay partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.

Can I use HitPay if I live in Indonesia?

The startup page says HitPay supports businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia and Hong Kong; its developer docs also list Indonesia for sign-up, so an Australian or Singapore company is the sure route unless HitPay confirms a PT.

HitPay for startups: Fee-free APAC local payments for 12 months

APAC local payment methods, works with Stripe. What HitPay gives startups, who qualifies and how to claim it, checked against HitPay's own page on 26 October 2026.

How to claim it

This one needs a referral from one of HitPay's partners, such as an accelerator, an investor or a startup community.
If you're in a programme like that, ask them for the referral link.
Remote Builders isn't a HitPay partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.

Good to know

Page headline says first US$100,000 processed free, but the US$1,000 monthly cap over 12 months limits the fee saving to about US$12,000, which is the value used here. Covers QRIS, so relevant for selling to Indonesian customers.

Questions about HitPay's deal

Can a bootstrapped startup get HitPay's deal?: Yes. Startups from Y Combinator, Antler, Iterative, a16z Speedrun or other leading accelerators building for or expanding into APAC; bootstrapped and venture-backed both eligible; no funding-stage or incorporation requirement.
What does HitPay give startups?: Zero fees on local payment methods (PayNow, QRIS, QRPh, FPX, DuitNow, GCash, GrabPay, ShopeePay and more) for 12 months, capped at US$1,000 of fees a month; card processing and BNPL not included. Worth up to $12k in US dollars.
How do I claim it?: This one needs a referral from one of HitPay's partners, such as an accelerator, an investor or a startup community. If you're in a programme like that, ask them for the referral link. Remote Builders isn't a HitPay partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.
Can I use HitPay if I live in Indonesia?: The startup page says HitPay supports businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia and Hong Kong; its developer docs also list Indonesia for sign-up, so an Australian or Singapore company is the sure route unless HitPay confirms a PT.

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The deal: Zero fees on local payment methods (PayNow, QRIS, QRPh, FPX, DuitNow, GCash, GrabPay, ShopeePay and more) for 12 months, capped at US$1,000 of fees a month; card processing and BNPL not included
Worth up to: $12k (US dollars, the programme's maximum)
Who qualifies: Startups from Y Combinator, Antler, Iterative, a16z Speedrun or other leading accelerators building for or expanding into APAC; bootstrapped and venture-backed both eligible; no funding-stage or incorporation requirement
Bootstrapped: Yes, no funding needed
Living in Indonesia: The startup page says HitPay supports businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia and Hong Kong; its developer docs also list Indonesia for sign-up, so an Australian or Singapore company is the sure route unless HitPay confirms a PT. Source
How to claim: Through one of their partners
Category: Finance, legal & HR
Checked: 26 October 2026, on hitpayapp.com

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