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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.
•5 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.
•12 minutes
Online payments
What is a merchant account? When and how to open one
Merchant accounts are separate business accounts that enable companies to accept card payments. See if you need one and review the requirements to get started.
•4 minutes
Airwallex news
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
Corporate cards
What is a virtual card? How do they work?
Explore our guide to virtual cards for businesses worldwide. Learn what they are, how they work, and how to get them.
Isabelle Comber
•4 minutes
Business banking
Do I need a business bank account?
Managing payments is an essential part of running a business. While you need an account, it doesn't have to be from a traditional bank, as non-bank providers also offer business accounts with valuable benefits.
Isabelle Comber
•10 mins
Corporate cards
Virtual cards: 10 benefits & disadvantages you may face
Are virtual cards right for your business? Learn how you can enable real-time tracking and streamline your expense management with virtual cards.
Isabelle Comber
•4 minutes
Embedded finance
Scaling embedded finance: The challenges and the opportunities
Learn more about opportunities and challenges in implementing and scaling embedded finance across enterprises.
•3 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.
Shermaine Tan
•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.
•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.
•9 minutes
Online payments
What is the SWIFT banking and payment system? How it works in 3 steps.
The SWIFT banking system is actually a messaging service that facilitates international transfers. Learn how SWIFT payments work and modern business alternatives.
•6 minutes
Corporate cards
Single-use virtual cards: A game-changer for travel agents
Learn how single-use virtual cards can increase security and automate complex payments for travel agents. Better track, manage, and reconcile your finances.
•5 minutes
Airwallex news
August release notes: UAE AED collections, Global Entity Management, Reimbursements on mobile and more
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Jack Zhang
•5 mins
Online payments
End-to-end payment systems for travel companies: How they work
Learn how end-to-end payment systems work to help travel companies expand and succeed globally, and how to choose a provider that will help you stay competitive.
•7 min
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.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•12 minutes
Airwallex news
July release notes: Introducing Yield to all Aussie customers, currency switching on Shopify app, improved FX conversion APIs, and more
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Online payments
eCommerce payment processing: What is it and how does it work?
Learn how eCommerce payment processing works to secure online transactions. Discover key steps, payment methods, and essential features in a payment processor.
Annette Rowena
•12 minutes
Online payments
Travel payment processing: What online travel agencies need to know
The travel industry is growing. Here's what you need to know about travel payment processing and how partnering with the right provider can be the key to your global ambition.
•7 min
Online payments
What is an eCommerce payment gateway and how does it work?
An eCommerce payment gateway securely processes and authorises online payments for businesses. Learn more about what they are and how they work in this guide.
•15 minutes
Online payments
Revolutionising travel payments: why top companies are switching to end-to-end systems
The travel industry will see a rise in cross-border movement. For small- and mid-sized travel companies, modernising payment and financial operating systems is a top priority. Here is a sneak peek of what travel executives have to say about the industry's expansion challenges.
•7 minutes
Airwallex news
June release notes: US payment acceptance updates, transparent transfers and Hong Kong B2B travel cards
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Transfers
CNY vs CNH - Differences between the two Chinese Yuans
The Yuan has two forms: CNY (onshore) and CNH (offshore). Both types are equal in value when exchanged for each other but differ when exchanged for other currencies. Businesses should understand these distinctions for efficient transactions with China.
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