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Strong Customer Authentication: A guide for merchants
Learn what the requirements for Strong Customer Authentication are, and how to keep your business compliant whilst maximising global payment acceptance rates.
Tilly Michell
•6 minutes
Transfers
What factors influence currency valuation in the global market?
Explore the key elements that shape currency valuation in international markets, including economic indicators, political stability, and market trends.
•3 minutes
Business banking
SWIFT alternatives for businesses
Alternative SWIFT solutions for businesses looking for efficient, secure, and cost-effective global money transfers.
•3 minutes
Corporate cards
How does Visa’s interchange rate compare to other credit card companies?
Explore the differences in Visa's interchange rates compared to other credit card companies, and understand the impact on merchants and consumers.
•6 minutes
Technology
PSD3: Everything you need to know
Find out how PSD3 may affect your business and the wider payments landscape.
•6 minutes
Transfers
How to lock in the best mid-market rate for financial transactions
Essential strategies to help your business secure the best foreign exchange rate for your global financial transactions.
•5 minutes
Transfers
What is a sort code and bank account number?
What are sort codes and bank account numbers? Learn how they work, where to find them, and how they are used for UK bank transfers and payments.
Regina Lim
•5 minutes
6 surprising reasons why your bank transfer is delayed
We look at some of the more surprising reasons that can impact your bank transfer times, and how they can result in a delayed payment for your business.
•4 minutes
Expense management
How to simplify your company expense report process
Discover efficient strategies to streamline your company's expense report process, reducing time and improving accuracy.
•7 minutes
Transfers
BIC Requirements when sending money abroad
Explore the essentials of BIC codes in foreign exchange, including their role, significance, and how to effectively navigate these requirements.
•7 minutes
Airwallex news
January release notes: Gain control over your fraud strategy and integrate Airwallex with your tech stack
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex. Gain better visibility and control over your fraud strategy with the new Risk Dashboard, enjoy faster reconciliation by integrating Airwallex Expenses and Bill Pay with NetSuite, and more.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Transfers
What is the interbank exchange rate?
Discover the significance of the interbank rate in currency exchange and its impact on your financial decisions.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Online payments
How to reduce the cost of payment processing
Explore effective strategies to lower business interchange rates, including auditing fees, negotiating with processors, and implementing cost-saving practices.
•5 minutes
Corporate cards
What every employee should know about your corporate card policy
Explore essential insights for navigating corporate card policies effectively in the workplace.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Online payments
Visa’s interchange rates: Everything you need to know
Learn how to navigate and understand Visa's interchange rates effectively.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Corporate cards
What features should you look for in a virtual corporate card?
Discover key features for virtual corporate cards, including enhanced security, flexible spending controls, and seamless integration.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Airwallex news
Introducing Batch Transfers: Pay up to 1000 recipients in different countries and in different currencies in one go
Airwallex’s new Batch Transfers feature allows businesses to significantly simplify the process of making a large number of payments to recipients in different countries and in different currencies.
•5 minutes
Corporate cards
Understanding credit card interchange rates
Explore how merchants can manage credit card interchange fees, with insights into factors affecting rates and strategies for cost optimisation.
•6 minutes
Business banking
Why a virtual card might be the best choice for your business
Explore the benefits of using corporate debit or virtual cards for your business, offering enhanced security, ease of management, and financial control.
•4 minutes
Corporate cards
What you need to know about debit card interchange rates
Explore how understanding debit card interchange rates can significantly impact business financial operations and help merchants optimise payment processing costs.
•6 minutes
Online payments
What are the factors that influence interchange rates?
Discover key factors affecting interchange rates in credit card transactions. Understand how these elements impact your business's payment processing costs.
•6 minutes
Online payments
What is the merchant discount rate and how does it work?
What is a merchant discount rate (MDR) and how do they work? Explore merchant discount rates, their impact and how to reduce MDRs with Airwallex.
•7 minutes
Transfers
Understanding the mid-market exchange rate
Explore the essentials of the mid-market exchange rate, its significance in currency trading, and practical tips for effective utilisation.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Transfers
Advantages of using the mid-market exchange rate
Explore the benefits of mid-market exchange rates for accurate currency conversions and cost-effective international transactions.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes