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9 ways to prevent chargebacks and protect your business
Explore 9 ways your business can prevent chargebacks to protect revenue with operational best practices and secure end-to-end payment services and features.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Business banking
What is card issuing for businesses and how does it work?
Discover what card issuing is, its benefits, and the key steps involved in creating a customisable card program by partnering with a card issuing platform.
Regina Lim
•15 minutes
Online payments
Payment gateway fees in Singapore: A 2026 breakdown
Compare 2026 payment gateway fees in Singapore — Airwallex, Stripe, PayPal, Adyen, HitPay. See the full fee stack and concrete ways to lower your costs.
Cherie Foo
•18 minutes
Airwallex news
March release notes: Discover and Diners Club now available globally, physical and digital cards (Apple & Google Pay) have launched in Canada and New Zealand
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•7 minutes
Accounting
How to become a GST registered company in Singapore (2026 guide)
Not sure if your business needs to become a GST registered company? This 2026 guide covers the S$1 million threshold, registration steps, and InvoiceNow updates.
Shermaine Tan
•20 minutes
Business banking
SME grants Singapore 2025: grant options and eligibility
Learn about the top SME grants in Singapore in 2025. Find out when businesses should apply for SME grants, and tips for a successful application.
Shermaine Tan
•14 minutes
Business banking
Top banks in Singapore for businesses: A complete guide
Explore the top banks in Singapore for businesses. Compare leading options, discover account features, and see how digital solutions like Airwallex help you grow.
Rachel Tan
•12 minutes
Start-ups
12 Best startup business loans in Singapore (2026 guide)
Comparing startup business loans in Singapore? We cover 12 options across government schemes, banks, and alternative lenders — with loan amounts, rates, eligibility, and what each is best for.
Shermaine Tan
•19 minutes
Online payments
Payment rails: Types, speed and costs compared (2026 guide)
Compare payment rails: ACH, SEPA, SWIFT, cards and real-time networks. Learn how each works, what it costs, and which is best for your business.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•11 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
Airwallex news
February release notes: enhanced SWIFT and ACH payments, improved dispute management, and expanded local transfer capabilities
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Corporate cards
UOB corporate credit and debit cards in Singapore
Discover the ultimate guide to UOB corporate credit and debit cards in Singapore, including card features, fees, benefits, and application details.
Shermaine Tan
•5 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
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
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
Expense management
Turning global spend challenges into growth opportunities
99% of Singaporean finance leaders are struggling with global spend management. It’s just one of the learnings from our recent survey on Singapore business spend management. Learn about the challenges keeping finance leaders up at night.
Ross Weldon
•10 mins
Embedded finance
Embedded finance: What it is and how it works (2026 guide)
Embedded finance lets non-financial firms offer banking and payments in-product. Here's how it works, how it differs from BaaS, and real-world examples.
David Beach
•12 minutes
Online payments
What is a payment API? Singapore guide for global businesses (2026)
Learn what a payment API is, how it works, and what to look for when choosing one in Singapore, including PayNow, GrabPay, and cross-border support.
•10 minutes
Online payments
What is a payment service provider (PSP)? 2026 guide
Learn what a payment service provider (PSP) does, how payment flows work, and what to check when choosing one for your business.
Shermaine Tan
•9 minutes
Online payments
What are integrated payments? A guide for businesses (2026)
Learn what integrated payments are, how they work, and the types of payment methods they support, plus how to get started accepting payments in Singapore and beyond.
Shermaine Tan
•11 minutes
Online payments
How to create a payment gateway in 2026: Full guide
Learn what it actually takes to build a payment gateway from scratch: architecture, PCI DSS, costs, and why most businesses use a provider instead.
Shermaine Tan
•12 minutes
Online payments
Digital payments: What they are & how they work (2026)
Learn what digital payments are, how they work, and the payment trends shaping Singapore in 2026 — plus how Airwallex helps you get paid faster.
Shermaine Tan
•12 minutes
Start-ups
Best startup incubators in Singapore (2026 guide)
Compare the best startup incubators in Singapore for 2026. Funding, programme structure, equity terms and how to apply — for founders at every stage.
Shermaine Tan
•20 minutes
Business banking
Guide to wholesale banking in Singapore
What is wholesale banking? Learn its meaning, services, how it compares to retail and commercial banking, and explore licensing in Singapore.
Shermaine Tan
•10 min