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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?
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
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
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
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?
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 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
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
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 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 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
November release notes: Streamlined Afterpay with currency switching, Payment Link improvements, and customisable transfer notifications
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
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
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
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?
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