How DataBrain cut settlement time from weeks to a day
From unpredictable bank rates and manual coordination with banks to fast, transparent transfers that run on their own.
40%
Reduction in FX costs
Zero
Hidden charges
100%
Visibility before transfers
Use case
Operating with a US entity and an India subsidiary that houses its core team, DataBrain manages regular cross-border transfers to fund payroll and operations for its India-based team. With a lean founding team managing both product and operations, the process needed to be fast and reliable enough to ensure funds reached the India account on schedule without anyone having to chase it.
Problem summary
Before Xflow, DataBrain relied on traditional banking channels to move funds from its US entity into India. The team started with a large private bank, where quoted rates were rarely honored on the day of transfer, and there was no way to know what would actually land in the India account until the funds arrived.
Why Xflow
After evaluating other providers in the market, DataBrain chose Xflow for its combination of automation, transparency, and responsiveness. What used to involve manually raising an invoice, attaching it to a payment, and waiting on a wire now runs through Xflow's automated invoicing flow, cutting settlement time from a week down to a day, whether it's a larger payroll disbursement or a smaller ad hoc payment.
Results
Since switching to Xflow, DataBrain has cut its FX costs by 40% compared to what it was paying through its previous banking partners. Every transfer now comes with full visibility into the rate before it's sent, and the amount that lands in the India account matches exactly what was quoted, with no hidden or unexplained charges. What used to be an unpredictable, manually tracked process is now one the founding team can rely on without having to double-check it.
Impact on DataBrain's business
Faster transfers
Transfers that once took up to a week now complete within a day, even hours.
Transparent pricing
No unexplained deductions or rate surprises after a transfer is made.
More flexibility
More flexibility and control on FX conversions and timings.
Strong support
Responsive, hands-on team with clear ownership over every transaction.
“If you're a founder handling this yourself, Xflow is a tool you can use to manage your remittances without worrying about exchange rate fluctuations. Just as importantly, your funds reach you quickly. Payroll lands on time, and your employees stay happy.”
Rahul Pattamatta, Co-founder & CEO at DataBrain
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