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Introducing Batch Transfers: Pay up to 1000 recipients in different countries and in different currencies in one go
Airwallex’s new Batch Transfers feature allows businesses to significantly simplify the process of making a large number of payments to recipients in different countries and in different currencies.
•5 minutes
Business tips
Top 10 global fintech conferences not to miss in 2025
2025 promises further innovation from the fintech industry. Attending conferences is the best way to stay up-to-date on trends and technologies. Here are 10.
David Beach
•3 minutes
Business tips
Fintech events not to miss in London and the rest of the UK in 2024
Find the best fintech networking opportunities in this list of 2024’s local and international fintech summits and conferences in London and the rest of the UK.
David Beach
•5 minutes
Business tips
Top 20 European fintech events not to miss in 2025
Comprehensive list of the biggest fintech conferences in Europe, including top fintech events like Money20/20 in Amsterdam and Finovate Europe in London.
David Beach
•6 minutes

Start-upsFinance
Mind the gap: Why software platforms are outpacing banks in serving SMBs
Software platforms have a significant opportunity to outcompete banks in serving the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses, suggests new Airwallex research
David Beach
•3 minutes

Finance
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.
David Beach
•3 minutes

Business tips
Your guide to choosing the right payments provider
Choosing the right payments 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

Company news
Introducing Bill Pay: Automate your accounts payable process and pay bills globally, all in one place
Manage each step of paying a bill within the Airwallex platform, from uploading the invoice, to approving, sending the payment, and syncing to your accounting software.
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Company news
Release notes: Earn returns on your money with the launch of Yield in Australia and take advantage of Payments enhancements
We’re excited to launch Yield in Australia - a flexible way to earn competitive returns on your multi-currency balances.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
TechnologyFinance
Embedded financial services demand soars among European SMBs as traditional banks fall short
Airwallex’s research highlights the growing European SMB demand to access payments, FX, accounts and cards from their software platforms, as traditional banks fall short.
David Beach
•3 minutes
FinanceBusiness tips
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 need to understand these distinctions for efficient transactions with China.
David Beach
•5 minutes

E-commerceGuides
Why FBA Aggregators are optimising their payment operations to protect margins for 2024
The market for fulfilled-by-Amazon aggregators – FBAs – is becoming increasingly competitive. High acquisition prices and rising interest rates mean operational efficiency is now the key driver of success – and Airwallex can help.
David Beach
•3 mins

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

Business tipsProfessional Services
How accountants can ride the outsourced CFO wave
Learn how accountancy practices can benefit from offering virtual finance services including outsourced CFOs and how to go about it.
David Beach
•5 minutes

FinanceBusiness tipsCustomer stories
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 optimise and improve.
David Beach
•5 minutes

GuidesFinance
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.
David Beach
•9 minutes

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

TechnologyEngineeringFinance
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

Company 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 continue to drive your business towards global growth.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes

Start-upsGuides
The fintech silk road: 3 reasons why Israel and the Middle East can become a global fintech powerhouse
In this article, Or Liban, head of Israel and Middle East at Airwallex, outlines why (and how) he thinks the region can become a fintech powerhouse.
Or Liban
•6 minutes

Start-upsBusiness tipsE-commerce
How eComm businesses can avoid the conversion trap
Facing fluctuating FX rates as an eCommerce business? The good news is you can easily access competitive FX rates, reduce costs and expand worldwide.
Chris Wheeker
•3 minutes

FinanceBusiness tips
Re-globalisation: Time for businesses to adopt adaptive global payments
Traditional corporate payment systems are slow and inefficient and mean that companies will fall behind competitors in a new epoch that demands agility and adaptability.
David Beach
•4 minutes

Company 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

Company news
Overheard at Money20/20 Europe👂 | EU
The most interesting topics, trends and reflections that the Airwallex leadership team overheard at Money2020 Europe.
David Beach
•3 minutes