Codashop vs UniPin vs Dab Arcade — India 2026
Three platforms dominate discussions in Indian gaming communities for top-ups: Codashop (global), UniPin (Southeast Asia), and Dab Arcade (India-first). We compared them across the dimensions that matter most to Indian players.
TL;DR
- Best for UPI payments: Dab Arcade
- Best for INR pricing: Dab Arcade
- Widest global game catalog: Codashop
- Best for Southeast Asian-server games: UniPin
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Codashop | UniPin | Dab Arcade |
|---|---|---|---|
| INR Pricing | No (USD/SGD) | No (USD) | Yes |
| UPI Support | No | No | Yes (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm) |
| Platform Fee | Conversion + service fee | Conversion + service fee | ₹0 |
| Account Required | Yes (email) | Yes | Optional (guest checkout) |
| Delivery Speed | ~5 min | ~10 min | ~5 min |
| India Support | Email only | Email only | Telegram + 24/7 |
| MLBB | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BGMI/PUBG | No (India version) | No | Yes |
| Genshin Impact | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free Fire | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pricing Deep Dive — MLBB 706 Diamonds
We checked the price for a 706-diamond MLBB pack on all three platforms (June 2026):
- Codashop: $8.99 USD (≈₹750 at current rates) + credit card conversion fee
- UniPin: $9.49 USD (≈₹792) + service fee
- Dab Arcade: ₹695 — exact INR, no extra fees
Dab Arcade saves roughly ₹55–97 on a single 706-diamond pack depending on your card's forex fee.
Verdict for Indian Players
If you're an Indian gamer who uses UPI and wants zero forex fees, Dab Arcade is the clear winner for 2026. Codashop is more suitable if you're topping up a game not available on Dab Arcade (rare) or if you're outside India. UniPin's lack of UPI and India-localized pricing makes it a poor fit for the Indian market.
