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Airwallex news
Release notes: Boost your Shopify sales and streamline your bill management
We’re excited to announce two major releases this month. An update to our Shopify payments integration and the launch of Airwallex Bill Pay.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes

Finance operations
10 signs your finance team is going through global expansion
The finance team is the beating heart of any business. Money flows through them, money flows from them. It’s essential that the finance team stays as effective as possible and constantly pushes to optimize and improve.
David Beach
•5 minutes

Business banking
How long do international bank transfers take?
Learn how international bank transfers work and how long they usually take. Find out what affects the transfer speed and fees that may be involved.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
Release notes: Personalised cards and simpler reconciliation
This month, we’ve made managing company spending even slicker, with personalized Employee Cards and additional accounting software integrations.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes

Business banking
How to calculate cost of sales for your business
In this article we’ll talk you through the ins and outs of cost of sales, and why it’s such a vital concept for businesses to understand.
Rebecca Mulcahy
•6 minutes

Embedded finance
Art of the payments possible: 9 Embedded Finance use cases
We asked the Embedded Finance team at Airwallex what software they'd enhance with embedded finance. Here's what they said.
David Beach
•6 minutes

Airwallex news
July release notes: FX Rate Alerts and optimised Payment Links
This month’s updates will help you take control of FX and manage your risk appetite as you drive your business towards global growth.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
July Partner Spotlight: Clayton & McKervey, 8Fig
At Airwallex, we know we’re stronger with the right partners—and we think you will be, too. That’s why each month we spotlight some partners that can help your business excel across the board—and grow at unprecedented scale.
•2 minutes

Business banking
Unlocking the US market: A Canadian business owner's guide to successful expansion
For Canadian business owners, expanding into the US market presents an incredible opportunity for growth and increased revenue. This guide will provide you with strategies to help unlock the US market and make your expansion journey a success.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes

Online payments
Your guide to choosing the right payment provider
Choosing the right payment provider is no small feat. If you’re preparing a request for proposal (RFP), these questions are likely already top of mind. But there’s a lot more to think about—including the following, all of which are worth asking your potential provider.
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
June release notes: Faster global transfers, fewer chargebacks
This month’s releases are designed to help your business reduce the cost of global payment acceptance, reach more customers and send money faster.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
June Partner Spotlight: First Choice Consulting, Billo, YLT Translations, and Channel Key
At Airwallex, we know we’re stronger with the right partners—and we think you will be, too. That’s why each month we spotlight some partners that can help your business excel across the board—and grow at unprecedented scale.
•2 minutes

Online payments
2023 eCommerce Trends: Easing the Path to Payment Completion
The eCommerce payment process is evolving at lightning speed, empowering merchants to elevate the customer experience—and simplify the path to payment completion. Here’s a quick look at the top eCommerce payment trends currently making that a reality.
•5 minutes

Embedded finance
Canada may never have a super app, but with embedded finance you can get close
Many Canadian companies would like to replicate the success of WeChat, Grab and Alipay. And while regulation may prevent super apps taking hold in the Canada, embedded finance might help you get close.
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
Expertise on All Sides: Grow Your Business with Service Partners
At Airwallex, we know we’re stronger with the right partners—and we think you will be, too. That’s why each month we spotlight some partners that can help your business excel across the board—and grow at unprecedented scale.
•2 minutes

Online payments
Interchange fees explained
Learn how interchange fees work for debit and credit cards and how they differ. See how these fees affect your business and how you can reduce them.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes

Business banking
Don't Make These Mistakes When Expanding Your Amazon Business Internationally
Expansion is an exciting venture, but it's crucial to avoid the common mistakes that many people make when venturing into new territories. Here are some tips to help you avoid those errors.
Author: Guest Contributor
•6 minutes

Sell on Amazon Japan in 7 steps
Our partners at 7 Figure Seller explain why you should start selling on Amazon Japan, and how to get started.
•3 minutes
Transfers
What are SWIFT and BIC codes? How do they work?
Learn how SWIFT and BIC codes work in international banking, and explore efficient alternatives like Airwallex for faster and cost-effective global money transfers.
Tilly Michell
•10 minutes

Transfers
What is a telegraphic transfer?
In this article, we'll cover how telegraphic transfers work, and what the alternatives are for those who want cheaper and faster payments.
•3 minutes