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Transfers
What is a wire transfer? How it works, risks, and fees
A wire transfer is the digital transfer of money via infrastructure operated by banks and transfer service agencies all over the world.
Annette Rowena
•12 minutes

Corporate cards
What is a prepaid card? Differences from credit and debit cards
Prepaid cards spend from preloaded funds instead of a credit line or bank account, so they’re great for budgeting. But there are other perks and fees to know.
Vanessa Yip
•12 minutes

Online payments
What is multi-currency pricing (MCP): Guide for your business
With Airwallex’s multi-currency pricing (MCP) functionality, we’ve farewelled the middleman to give your customers the best possible experience, and slash fees. So, could MCP become the MVP of your financial toolkit?
Isabelle Comber
•10 mins

October release notes: Afterpay now available, Mexico collections and easier platform management for UK and EU
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes

Business banking
Top 20 Business Networking Events for Startups & Founders
Explore the top 25 business networking events for startups and founders.
Vanessa Yip
•10mins

Transfers
What is an ACH transfer and how does it work?
Learn what ACH transfers are and how they work for international payments. Find out more on associated costs and alternatives for sending money globally.
•6 minutes
Online payments
What is a merchant account? The business benefits & how to open one
A merchant account enables businesses to accept & process credit & debit card payments from customers. Learn more in this guide.
Vanessa Yip
•4 minutes

Accounting
Tax Identification Number (TIN): What is it and does my business need one?
What is a tax identification number (tin)? Explore our 2026 guide to keep your Australian business compliant when trading globally. Learn more today.
Shermaine Tan
•9 min

Online payments
Payment links: How they work and how to use them
Simplify online payments with payment links. Learn its benefits and why businesses need Airwallex Payment Links for their payment needs.
Vanessa Yip
•10 minutes

Online payments
International wire transfers explained and how to set one up
Learn how international wire transfers work, including service providers, fees to know, and how long a transfer takes, with tips to speed up the process.
Vanessa Yip
•12 minutes

Online payments
Payment gateways: What are they and how do they work?
Find out what a payment gateway is, and how they work. Uncover the benefits and limitations of using a payment gateway and how to select the best payment gateway for your business.
Vanessa Yip
•5 minutes

Expense management
Steps to successful spend management system adoption
Adopting a new platform, especially a unified spend management system, isn’t merely a finance decision; it ripples across the entire organisation. Understand the unique requirements of each department, to streamline adoption across your business.
Ross Weldon
•5 minutes
Corporate cards
Charge card vs Credit card: Which one is right for your business?
Discover the differences between charge cards and credit cards. Compare features, benefits, fees, and choose the best option for your business needs.
Elizabeth Barry
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
What Innovation Looks Like at Airwallex ANZ: A Culture of Growth
Airwallex has been recognised by the Australian Financial Review (AFR) as one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in Australia, in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Category for 2024.
Isabelle Comber
•5 mins

Expense management
Improving data accuracy with automated spend management
Automation makes your daily tasks easier. It also makes sure your data is correct. See how you can transform your spend management from a reactive approach to a proactive one, through automation.
Ross Weldon
•5 minutes

Expense management
Turning global spend challenges into growth opportunities
88% of Australian finance leaders admit they face challenges in managing global spend and expenses. It’s just one of the learnings from our recent survey on Australian business spend management. Learn about the challenges keeping finance leaders up at night.
Ross Weldon
•5 minutes

Online payments
Compare the top 5 payment processing software and service providers in Australia 2025
Payment processing service providers handle financial transactions between merchants and customers. They sell a type of financial software that businesses use to accept and process payments. Here's the top 5 payment processing software and providers you should be aware of.
Vanessa Yip
•10 minutes

Airwallex news
September release notes: Quicker activation for Apple Pay, customisable monetisation with Application fees and improved deposit information
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
Isabelle Comber
•5 minutes

Business banking
What are open banking APIs and how do they work?
Find out how APIs work, and how they can benefit your business. Open banking APIs give your business secure and compliant access to customer banking data, which can provide valuable insights, automation, and streamlined financial processes, and more.
Vanessa Yip
•5 minutes
Business banking
The Best International Bank Accounts in Australia for 2026
Stop losing revenue to high FX fees. Learn how to open an international bank account in Australia to collect, hold, and spend global currencies with ease.
Isabelle Comber
•8 mins

Online payments
Stripe vs Airwallex: Which is best for Australian eCommerce in 2026?
Comparing Stripe vs Airwallex for your Australian business? Discover how to save on FX fees, accept global payments, and scale your enterprise in 2026.
Isabelle Comber
•6 minutes

Online payments
Compare the top 5 eCommerce Payment Solutions & Providers in Australia 2025
Find the best eCommerce payment providers of 2025. Explore top features like global reach, pricing, and end-to-end financial operations features to fuel growth.
Vanessa Yip
•6 minutes

Inside Beyond Black Friday: Airwallex’s Celebration of eCommerce
Come with us as we recap this year’s event. And a disclaimer, if you couldn’t make it, the following wrap-up may cause serious FOMO!
Isabelle Comber
•5 mins

Business banking
Payoneer vs Airwallex: Which is better for your business?
Comparing Payoneer vs Airwallex for your Australian business? Discover the best global account in 2026 based on fees, FX rates, and multi-currency features.
Isabelle Comber
•8 minutes