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7 best payment systems for small business transactions in 2025
Payment systems for small businesses are essential to accept online and digital payments. Learn more about payment processing and compare top systems.
Vanessa Yip
•15 minutes
Business banking
How to open a business bank account in Australia
Opening an account doesn't have to be hard. Find out how to open a business bank account in Australia, explore the required documents, eligibility, and top tips for AU SMEs.
Isabelle Comber
•10 mins
Business banking
Commonwealth Bank vs Airwallex: Business Accounts Compared
Looking for the best account to manage your business’ finances? Compare Commonwealth Bank versus Airwallex to decide which is right for your company.
Michael Graw
•10 mins
Online payments
5 best payment methods for small business success and growth
Compare payment methods for small businesses by cost, convenience, and scalability. Plus, learn how to process online and in-store payments.
Vanessa Yip
•5 minutes
Business banking
OFX vs Airwallex: Which is better for Australian business?
Comparing OFX vs Airwallex for your business? Discover which provider offers better FX rates and lower fees for Australian global payments. Read more.
Vanessa Yip
•8 mins
Online payments
5 best cross-border payment services and solutions in 2025
Discover the 5 best cross-border payment services and solutions in 2025. Explore top platforms to simplify international transactions and enhance your business operations.
Sarah Bromley
•13 min
Business banking
Top 5 Adyen alternatives: compare fees, features & benefits
Looking for Adyen alternatives with low fees and a borderless experience? Read on to compare payment solutions and discover which is right for your business.
Katy Ward
•10 minutes
Transfers
How Exploration Ignites Business Transformation
To celebrate our new 'Explore' bundle, we're taking a look at why fortune favours the bold in business.
Isabelle Comber
•8 mins
Airwallex news
Airwallex Spend: Revolutionising business spend management, with ai-powered automations at every step
Airwallex Spend brings together our Corporate Cards, Expense Management, and Bill Pay products into a unified suite of tools to help you manage your spend.
Ross Weldon
•4 minutes
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
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 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
Accounting
Tax Identification Number (TIN): What is it and does my business need one?
Tax Identification Number – find out what a TIN is, if your business needs it, and how to obtain one for free.
Shermaine Tan
•7 min
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
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
Online payments
Top 5 Stripe alternatives: compare fees, features & benefits
Need a better, more flexible payment gateway than Stripe? Compare the best Australian alternatives: Airwallex, Braintree, Shopify, Square, and PayPal.
Vanessa Yip
•12 minutes