Revolut vs Airwallex: Compare features and fees
See how Airwallex delivers better features and lower fees than Revolut. While both providers support global transfers, Airwallex reaches 200+ countries and routes payments over local rails in 120+ countries for faster, lower‑cost delivery. Receive, hold, settle, and send funds all on one platform.*
3 reasons why businesses choose Airwallex over Revolut
Reach more countries with fast, low‑cost transfers
Send money to 200+ countries (compared to 150+ transfer destinations with Revolut) with transfers routed over local payment rails in 120+ countries for faster delivery and lower costs.
More than 90% of transactions arrive the same day when sent via our local rails network.
Receive funds like a local in more currencies
Create local bank details and receive funds like‑for‑like in 20+ currencies, helping avoid unnecessary conversions and simplify reconciliation — no matter where you’re located.
Businesses can do so without having to establish a local entity or open multiple foreign bank accounts.
Get more on one platform
Accept customer payments via major card schemes and 160+ local payment methods, then settle in multiple currencies to reduce FX and improve conversion.
Manage global accounts, FX, transfers, and payment acceptance from a single multi‑currency platform — built for cross‑border growth.
Send transfers to more regions and accept customer payments with Airwallex
Airwallex lets businesses transfer funds to 200+ countries, more than the 150+ that Revolut supports. By leveraging its local payment rails, businesses can send high-speed transfers to 120+ countries with faster delivery and lower costs.
With Airwallex, UK businesses can accept customer payments in 160+ countries using no-code payment links, eCommerce plugins, or fully customised API solutions. Boost conversions by offering cards and 160+ local payment methods at checkout.
Consolidate your global finances on one platform — receive, hold, settle and send funds, plus accept payments — to simplify operations and reduce unnecessary FX conversions.
Save on FX and transfer fees with Airwallex
Overall, Airwallex offers lower fees for international transfers and currency conversions.
What local businesses are saying about Airwallex
“Airwallex is a really good example of how we’re investing in technology. While our previous solution for foreign payments was very slow, manual and outdated, Airwallex is quick, easy and efficient. Not only does Airwallex save the team time, it also saves us money – it’s a win-win.”
Laura Bowden
CFO at McLaren Racing
“Everything just flows now - approvals, expenses, reimbursements. Managers feel trusted, the finance team is more visible, and we’re moving faster without losing control. Airwallex has completely changed the pace and perception of finance in the business.”
Nathan Humphreys
Financial Controller, Truvi
"We've had such a fantastic experience switching to Airwallex. Previously we were using a traditional bank to make all of our international transactions and they'd constantly lock us out of the account everytime we made a transfer, resulting in hours and hours of lost time on hold. Airwallex is secure, makes it super quick and simple to make and receive international payments."
Rupert
Managing Director, Perspective Pictures
"Our water solutions company, Dropterra (go.dropterra.com) has partnered with Airwallex since inception and it has been the best banking and payment partner a company can think of. International transactions are easy, secure, and fast, the technology is incredible and their client service fantastic! We look forward to growing and deepening our relationship with Airwallex!"
Francois Schramek
Co-Founder, Dropterra
“Before we found Airwallex, it was difficult to find an employee cards and payments infrastructure partner that could keep up with our high growth and big vision. Airwallex has provided a complete business account to seamlessly manage employee expenses, multi-currency collections and transfers at market-leading FX rates. To date, Airwallex has helped Mr Yum issue more than 30 cards, launch 3 months faster in the UK and saved more than $50,000 on international transaction and FX-related fees”
Corey Payne
Financial Controller, Mr Yum
Frequently asked questions about Revolut fees and features
How much are Revolut Business fees in France?
Revolut Business uses a tiered pricing model in France, with monthly plans (Basic, Grow, Scale, and Enterprise) that each include a limited allowance of no-fee transfers and FX conversions before additional charges apply.
For French businesses, international transfers typically cost around €5 per transfer once your plan's monthly allowance is exhausted, with the exact number of included transfers and limits varying by plan tier and payment corridor. Currency exchange uses an interbank-based rate, with a 0.6% fee once you exceed your plan's monthly FX allowance and an additional 1% surcharge for exchanges outside FX market hours (weekends and public holidays) — meaning conversion costs can reach 1.6% at certain times.
Other fees — for payment acceptance (when available), cards, and add-ons such as expense management tools — are billed separately and can accumulate significantly as your transaction volumes grow.
Note: For the latest Revolut Business pricing in France, always refer to Revolut's official pricing and legal pages.
What alternative solutions to Revolut are there?
Alternatives to Revolut include providers like PayPal, Payoneer, Stripe, and Wise, among others. However, Airwallex is specifically built for France-based and EEA businesses that need:
Genuinely broad global coverage (200+ countries, 120+ with local rails) vs Revolut's 150+ with mixed routing
Multi‑currency accounts with like‑for‑like settlement in 20+ currencies vs Revolut’s more limited set of currencies where you can both hold and receive via local account details
Integrated payment acceptance, FX, transfers, card issuing and advanced spend management on one unified platform vs Revolut's more limited and fragmented capabilities
Transparent, consistent pricing designed to minimise your total cost of global money movement vs plan-based allowances and variable fees
Who can open an Airwallex Business Account in France?
Airwallex supports businesses incorporated in France, including SAS, SARL, SA, and other eligible legal entity types.
To open an account, you'll typically provide standard KYC information aligned with French and EU regulatory requirements, such as:
Business registration documents (for example, your extrait Kbis or equivalent)
Identification for directors and ultimate beneficial owners
Business address and supporting proof of address documents
Exact requirements vary by entity type and risk profile, but are designed to meet local AML and EU compliance standards.
How does an Airwallex Business Account help French businesses save on transaction fees?
An Airwallex Business Account helps French businesses dramatically reduce both visible and hidden costs in several ways:
Eliminate forced conversions — Collect and hold balances in 20+ currencies with genuine local receiving in far more markets, avoiding the repeated FX fees that Revolut’s more limited local‑account footprint can create for international businesses.
Reduce expensive double conversions — Pay suppliers, partners, and platforms in their preferred local currency, cutting the unnecessary "round-trip" FX costs and intermediary fees that Revolut's limited local payment infrastructure can't avoid.
Control precisely when you convert — Convert at true interbank rates plus a small, transparent margin only when market conditions align with your treasury strategy, rather than being forced to convert each time funds move across borders due to limited currency holding capabilities.
Access genuinely local receiving — Accept payments directly into local currency accounts in 20+ currencies, avoiding the conversion fees Revolut charges when you can't receive locally.
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*All comparisons and information reflect Airwallex’s own research using public documentation as of February 2026, and have not been independently validated. The information is provided for educational purposes only and a reader should consider the specific requirements of their business when evaluating providers. This research is reviewed annually. If you would like to request an update, feel free to contact us at [email protected].