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How encryption safeguards sensitive payment data

How encryption safeguards sensitive payment data

Discover how encryption protects sensitive payment data, prevents fraud, ensures compliance, and builds trust for secure online transactions.

Emma Beardmore

7 minutes

Is Airwallex safe?

Is Airwallex safe?

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how we keep your data and accounts safe, including our approach to encryption, compliance, licensing, and fraud protection.

Emma Beardmore

10 min

Three payment predictions for 2025, and three more for 2030

Three payment predictions for 2025, and three more for 2030

We asked our leadership team in EMEA for their thoughts on what lies ahead for payments and business operations. Below are three key predictions for 2025 and another three for 2030.

David Beach

3 minutes

December release notes: Introducing Global Entity Management, streamlined payouts, and smarter payment insights

5 minutes

Understanding PCI DSS and why it matters

Understanding PCI DSS and why it matters

PCI DSS compliance is crucial in protecting your business and cardholder details. Learn what PCI DSS is, the requirements for achieving compliance, and more.

Emma Beardmore

5 minutes

What is 3D Secure authentication?

What is 3D Secure authentication?

3D Secure authentication is an added security measure that protects online transactions. Learn how your business can use 3DS to make payments safe, secure, and compliant.

Emma Beardmore

5 minutes

What are merchant category codes and how do you find one?

What are merchant category codes and how do you find one?

What is a merchant category code (MCC) and how can you find your merchant category code? Learn the ins and outs of MCCs with Airwallex.

Emma Beardmore

5 minutes

Scaling your marketplace globally with embedded finance solutions

Scaling your marketplace globally with embedded finance solutions

Here, we’ll look at the benefits of scaling your marketplace globally and how to get started by choosing the right markets to enter.

Emma Beardmore

6 minutes

What is a prepaid card? Differences from credit and debit 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 you should know about.

David Beach

10 minutes

What is the merchant discount rate and how does it work?

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.

Emma Beardmore

7 minutes

Airwallex Spend: Revolutionising business spend management, with AI-powered automations at every step

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

Being human: Obstacles and opportunities | In conversation with Lando Norris

Being human: Obstacles and opportunities | In conversation with Lando Norris

In this interview, we explore the mindset Lando Norris has adopted to become a world-class racing driver. Drawing on his career, Lando opens up about how to look at obstacles differently, find a fresh approach, and convert them into opportunities.

10 minutes

What is a corporate card? A guide for your business spending

What is a corporate card? A guide for your business spending

Corporate credit cards improve flexibility and security and can earn extra perks along the way. Learn more about whether commercial cards are right for you.

David Beach

7 minutes

How to calculate cost of sales for your business

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.

Emma Beardmore

9 minutes

What is a merchant account? When and how to open one

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.

David Beach

6 minutes

Payment links: How they work and how to use them

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.

Emma Beardmore

10 minutes

How to calculate burn rate (the right way!)

How to calculate burn rate (the right way!)

Learn how to calculate gross and net burn rates to forecast your cash runway better. Understand what makes a good burn rate and how to improve it.

David Beach

10 minutes

What are liquid assets and why are they important?

What are liquid assets and why are they important?

Learn the importance of liquid and non-liquid assets, their impact on business liquidity and how to access cash quickly with Airwallex.

David Beach

6 minutes

October release notes: Afterpay now available, Mexico collections and easier platform management for UK and EU

5 minutes

What is a virtual card? How do they work?

What is a virtual card? How do they work?

Explore our guide to virtual cards for businesses in Europe. Learn what they are, how they work and how to get them.

David Beach

8 minutes

Why disconnected spend management is costing your business

Why disconnected spend management is costing your business

Managing spend is no longer as simple as balancing what comes in with what goes out. For UK businesses, it’s become a complex challenge, with finance teams entangled in a web of disconnected tools and manual processes.

Ross Weldon

4 minutes

Virtual cards: 10 benefits & disadvantages you may face

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.

David Beach

9 minutes

What is an ACH transfer and how does it work?

What is an ACH transfer and how does it work?

Learn what ACH transfers are and how they work for international payments. Find out more on associated costs and alternatives for sending money globally.

Emma Beardmore

6 minutes

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