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Cartes internationales
The 10 direct-billing currencies where Airwallex waives foreign-transaction fees – plus how auto-conversion really works
Avoid foreign transaction fees with the Airwallex card. This guide lists the 10 direct-billing currencies with zero fees and explains how auto-conversion works to help you save on international spending.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Cartes internationales
Airwallex vs Wise business card FX rates in 2025: real-transaction case study
Airwallex vs. Wise FX rates: Which business card is cheaper? Our 2025 case study analyzes a live $10k USD-EUR transaction to compare the real costs, effective rates, and hidden fees on both platforms.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes
Cartes internationales
Wise vs Airwallex vs Revolut: 2025 multi-currency business debit card shoot-out for US startups
Which multi-currency debit card is best for US startups in 2025? This shoot-out compares Airwallex, Wise, and Revolut on FX fees, cashback, and availability to help you find the optimal solution.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Cartes internationales
Airwallex vs. Wise 2025: The definitive multi-currency debit card comparison for SMEs
Choosing a multi-currency card for your SME? This 2025 comparison of Airwallex vs. Wise analyzes fees, FX rates, and features to help you find the most cost-effective solution for your global business.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes
Cartes internationales
What the Airwallex multi-currency card really costs in 2025: A USD-purchase fee breakdown
What does the Airwallex card really cost for USD purchases in 2025? This guide breaks down the 1% FX fee across different spending scenarios, comparing the total cost against Wise, banks, and PayPal.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Cartes internationales
Best multi-currency corporate cards for international business travel in 2025: Airwallex vs. Brex vs. Ramp
Choosing a corporate card for international travel? This guide compares Airwallex, Brex, and Ramp on FX fees, expense management, and multi-currency features to help your business save on global spending.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Ecommerce
Amazon FBA Canada: Hidden international selling costs
Selling on Amazon FBA internationally? This guide for Canadian sellers uncovers hidden costs like currency conversion fees and cross-border taxes, and shows you how to manage them to protect your profits.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Virements
Wise vs Canadian banks: true cost analysis for business transfers
Sending money internationally? This guide for Canadian businesses compares the true costs of Wise, traditional banks, and Airwallex, breaking down fees and exchange rates to help you find the most cost-effective solution.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Comptabilité
GST on international software: When Canadian businesses pay tax
Do Canadian businesses pay GST on international software? This guide explains the rules, including the reverse charge mechanism and input tax credits, to help you stay compliant with the CRA on your SaaS purchases.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Paiements en ligne
Freelancer international payments: Getting paid faster from global clients
Getting paid by international clients? This guide helps freelancers get paid faster by comparing payment methods, optimizing invoices, and using modern platforms to reduce fees and client friction.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Services bancaires aux entreprises
Business banking documents: Avoiding account opening delays
Don't let documentation delays stall your business. Learn what documents you need to open a business account, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how modern providers streamline the KYC and AML verification process.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•13 minutes
Comptes fournisseurs
Supplier payment automation: Reducing manual processing costs
Manual supplier payments are costing your business time and money. Learn how payment automation, bulk processing, and API integration can reduce manual work, cut costs, and improve your accounts payable efficiency.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Services bancaires aux entreprises
Digital vs traditional banking: speed and cost for international payments
For Canadian businesses, traditional banks mean slow, costly international payments. Discover how digital platforms offer faster transfers, transparent pricing, and greater efficiency to boost your global competitiveness.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Services bancaires aux entreprises
Business banking switch: When does changing actually save money?
Wondering if switching your business bank is worth the hassle? This guide breaks down how to calculate the true ROI, factoring in hidden fees, switching costs, and potential savings to see if a change makes financial sense.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Comptes fournisseurs
Recurring international payments: Preventing failed transfers
Failed recurring international payments disrupt your business. Learn how to prevent rejections with proper data validation, batch processing, and automation to build a reliable cross-border payment system.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Opérations financières
FINTRAC compliance 2025: New AML rules for Canadian businesses
Canada's new "Strong Borders Act" brings a seismic shift to FINTRAC compliance in 2025. With AML penalties increasing 40x, this guide breaks down the new rules and what your business must do now to stay compliant.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Opérations financières
CRA international payment reporting: what businesses must declare
Navigating 2025's complex cross-border payment reporting is crucial for Canadian businesses. This guide breaks down the new rules, from ISO 20022 and CARF to updated FATCA/CRS obligations, to help you stay compliant.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Fonds de roulement
Bank exchange rate markup: How much are you really paying?
Don't let hidden exchange rate markups eat into your profits. Learn how to calculate the true cost of your international transfers and discover how modern platforms offer transparent pricing to save your business money.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Opérations financières
Failed international payment: What to do when transfer doesn't arrive
Your international payment failed. What now? This guide explains why transfers fail, the immediate steps to trace and recover funds, and how modern payment platforms can prevent these issues from happening again.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Comptabilité
Multi-currency bookkeeping: Simplifying Canadian business accounting
For Canadian businesses, multi-currency bookkeeping is complex. This guide covers managing exchange rates, CRA compliance (GST/HST), and how integrated accounting software can simplify your global financial operations.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Comptes fournisseurs
Emergency supplier payment: Fastest transfer when relationship at risk
Facing a supplier ultimatum? When a critical relationship is at risk, slow payments aren't an option. Learn the fastest emergency payment methods and how to build a resilient payment infrastructure to prevent future crises.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Virements
Same day international transfer Canada: Fastest options and real costs
Canadian businesses lose time and money on slow, costly international wire transfers. Discover modern same-day payment solution
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Opérations financières
Payoneer Exits Quebec: Why Canadian Businesses Are Switching to Airwallex for Global Payments
Facing payment uncertainty in Quebec due to new regulations? Discover how businesses are switching to global financial platforms like Airwallex for reliable cross-border payments.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Virements
2025 Comparison: Airwallex vs Wise Canada – Which Handles CAD-USD Transfers Better?
Choosing between Airwallex and Wise for CAD-USD transfers? This 2025 guide for Canadian businesses compares fees, exchange rates, and features to help you decide.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes