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Transfers
What is a direct deposit: how it works and benefits explained
Direct deposit is a type of payment method. Explore how it works and how it can benefit both your business and employees.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Online payments
What are B2B payments? A guide for businesses in 2025
Want to start streamlining how you do B2B payments with your global partners? Learn about the B2B cycle and the best B2B payments solutions with Airwallex.
•16 minutes
Accounting
What is accounting reconciliation and how does it work?
Reconciliation ensures that financial records match actual transactions. See how automation can support accurate account keeping.
Ross Weldon
•7 minutes
Online payments
What are cross-border payments and how do they work for businesses?
Cross-border payments help businesses to grow globally, but not all methods are efficient. Learn about cross-border transactions and top business solutions.
•10 minutes
Online payments
What are payment rails? How they work and the types of payment rails
Payment rails transfer money between parties, reducing costs and boosting efficiency for businesses handling cross-border payments. Learn more in this guide.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Embedded finance
Embedded Finance: What it is and how it works
'Embedded finance' is driving the transformation of how businesses and customers access and use financial services. But what exactly is it, and how does it work?
David Beach
•6 minutes
My 2024 reflections: What we’ve built and where we’re going
As we gear up for our 10th anniversary later this year, I’m immensely proud of what we’ve accomplished together in 2024 and I’m thrilled about the journey ahead.
Jack Zhang
•10 minutes
Online payments
What is a payment API? Guide for global businesses
Learn how payment APIs can help you reach cross-border audiences, increase revenue, and save time and money on manual labour as your business grows.
•10 minutes
Online payments
How machine learning can support fraud detection in online payments
Improve your online payment security with advanced fraud detection. See how machine learning helps prevent fraud and increase customer trust.
Channing Lovett
•5 minutes
Business banking
What is Banking as a Service (BaaS) and why it’s important to businesses
Discover what Banking as a Service is and how you can use it to offer seamless, customised financial solutions to your customers.
Channing Lovett
•8 minutes
Corporate cards
What is a card issuer and how do they work?
A card issuer enables cardholders to pay for goods and services. It is the bank that has issued the credit or debit card to the customer.
•18 minutes
Online payments
What are integrated payments? 4 benefits for business
Learn how integrated payments streamline your payment process, improve user experience, and generate more revenue by connecting to existing platforms.
•8 minutes
Online payments
What is a digital wallet and how do they work?
Driven by their uber-convenience, digital wallets are fast becoming the world’s preferred payment method. Learn how they can streamline your business spend.
Ross Weldon
•8 minutes
Online payments
How to set up online payments for your business
Discover how to set up online payments step-by-step and learn how tools like Airwallex can help simplify the process for businesses of all sizes.
•8 minutes
January release note: Streamlined bulk transfer approvals on mobile, instant transfers through Airwallex Pay, and manual capture for Shopline payments,
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Transfers
How to avoid international transaction fees on business spend
Learn about international transaction fees and how to avoid costs on business expenses, card transactions, withdrawals, and more with foreign transactions.
•8 minutes
Online payments
What is a payment processor? How does it work, and how to choose one for your business
Payment processing enables quick, secure payments. Ideal processors support multiple methods, are easy to set up, and offer accounting features. Learn how to set up online payments to grow your business.
•14 minutes
Online payments
What is a payment service provider (PSP)?
A payment service provider is a third party that helps merchants accept payments. Learn more about PSPs and how to choose the best one for your business here.
•12 minutes
Online payments
What is a chargeback fee: How can you avoid them?
Learn about chargeback fees and the chargeback process, including its causes and business impact. Get tips to avoid chargeback fees to protect your finances.
Regina Lim
•8 minutes
How to create a payment gateway and set it up in 4 steps
Learn how to create a payment gateway in 4 easy steps, and compare the costs of a DIY gateway with the benefits of an end-to-end processor provider.
•15 minutes
Understanding security and regulatory compliance when scaling a global marketplace
Find out what you need to know about compliance when scaling your marketplace globally, and how embedded finance solutions can help you scale fast and securely.
Regina Lim
•4 minutes
Accounts Payable
What are accounts payable? Process, benefits, and best practices
Learn about the accounts payable process and how automation can be used to optimise it.
Channing Lovett
•8 minutes
Technology
How tokenization works and its benefits for online payment security
Learn how tokenization can enhance customers payment experience and streamline the management of payment data, providing better security in online payments.
•6 minutes
Online payments
How encryption safeguards sensitive payment data
Discover how encryption protects sensitive payment data, prevents fraud, ensures compliance, and builds trust for secure online transactions.
•7 minutes