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Transfers
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

Online payments
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

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 optimise 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.
David Beach
•9 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

Business banking
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

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.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes

How Airwallex Business Accounts work in the UK and Europe, and why your funds are always safe
Learn how Airwallex protects and secures customer funds in the UK and Europe, ensuring your money is always safe.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes

Online payments
What is Interchange++?
Learn what the Interchange++ payments pricing model is, and whether it's right for your business.
Tilly Michell
•1 minute
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.
David Beach
•10 minutes

Expense management
How to manage team expenses with virtual debit cards
Tired of clunky, outdated expense management systems? It might be time to switch to virtual debit cards. Here's how virtual cards can benefit your business.
•5 minutes

Embedded finance
API card issuing: A new era in payment technology
Find out how your business can use Airwallex's embedded finance solutions to issue cards and deliver cutting-edge financial services to your users.
•5 minutes

How businesses are using embedded finance to stay one step ahead
We explore how businesses can use embedded finance to build, upgrade and scale their product offering, improving profitability and staying one step ahead of competitors.
•5 minutes

How to scale your eCommerce business with Airwallex and A2X
We take a look at how by adding A2X and Airwallex to their tech stack, eCommerce businesses can reduce costs and maximise efficiency as they scale.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes

Ecommerce
eCommerce personalisation strategies to make your sales soar
Learn how to boost your sales and increase profit margins with eCommerce personalisation strategies
•6 minutes

Business banking
The best flexible pricing strategies for SaaS businesses
Learn the pricing models that leading SaaS businesses use, and find the right strategy for your startup.
•6 minutes

Ecommerce
How to build a successful eCommerce subscription business
Grow your profits and expand your customer base with eCommerce subscriptions.
•9 min

Transfers
How to sell online internationally with Shopify
Learn how to grow your consumer base and reach international markets online with Shopify.
•8 min

The top cross border eCommerce markets businesses should expand into in 2022 and beyond
This joint report from Airwallex and PPRO shows the markets that present the most opportunity for eCommerce businesses looking to expand internationally in 2022 and beyond.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes

Start-ups
From seed to Series E: Understanding funding rounds
Your ultimate guide to funding rounds. Learn how to identify and impress investors and successfully raise funds for your business.
•8 min

Finance operations
Net revenue retention and 3 things every venture capitalist looks for
If you run a SaaS business, net revenue retention (NRR) is a key indicator of customer success and may be a deciding factor for investors. Here’s how to calculate and optimise your NRR to secure funding.
•6 min

Start-ups
Venture capital vs crowdfunding: What’s the right call for your business?
Looking to fund your start-up? You have a couple of options available. Read on to compare the benefits of venture capital vs equity crowdfunding.
•8 min

Start-ups
Choosing your North Star Metric
A North Star metric is a key measurement of your business’s success and ensures everyone on your team is aligned to a singular goal. Learn how to define your North Star metric and push towards sustainable growth.
•5 minutes
Online payments
Multi-currency payment gateways: A better way to accept payments globally
Payment gateway technology has been instrumental in enabling eCommerce businesses to grow. We explore how an international payment solution can help your global eCommerce business expand with higher margins.
•6 minutes