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Business banking
HSBC account opening guide 2026: Requirements, fees, and business account options compared
Before opening an account with HSBC, companies may review our tutorial to familiarise themselves with the requirements, fees and documentation needed for three types of business accounts.
Kirstie Lau
•8 min
Transfers
Three fastest ways for businesses to transfer money from the US to Hong Kong in 2026
This article compares their exchange rates, processing times and handling fees to help businesses choose the most secure, efficient and cost-effective remittance method to transfer money from the United States to Hong Kong.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•4 min
Finance operations
AI sped up the workflows but human oversight became the bottleneck
AI is making finance teams faster. But results aren't showing up where it counts – and the reason has nothing to do with the tools.
Regina Lim
•5 minutes
Business banking
PayMe for business guide: When it works for Hong Kong SMEs and when you need more
Learn how PayMe for business works, what fees merchants should check, and when Hong Kong SMEs may need a broader account or payment gateway. This guide helps local businesses evaluate if a single wallet matches their growth goals.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Online payments
How to collect payments on TikTok: A guide for Hong Kong online sellers
Learn how to collect payments on TikTok for your cross-border business. This guide explains how TikTok Shop handles customer checkout and when Hong Kong sellers need an external payment gateway to capture social media traffic.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Setting the Record Straight: Our Commitment to Global Trust
Airwallex CEO and Co-founder Jack Zhang responds to false allegations and sets the record straight on how customer data is stored, who can access it, and why independent audits back up every claim.
Jack Zhang
•5 minutes
Shannon Scott
•3 minutes
Technology
How product teams are restructuring for AI
AI changed what your teams can build but not how they're organised to build it. Here's what the shift looks like in practice.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes
Finance operations
The geography of AI in finance: Why North American teams are pulling ahead
Forrester surveyed 1,279 finance leaders across the globe. The gap in AI execution isn’t about spending – it’s about infrastructure, data, and speed to integrate.
Ross Weldon
•9 minutes
Corporate cards
How to issue instant virtual cards for employee spending in Hong Kong
Learn how instant virtual cards for employee spending help Hong Kong SMEs issue cards faster, set flexible limits, control corporate spend, and simplify financial reconciliation.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Business banking
How to open a bank account for freelancers and solo founders in Hong Kong
Learn how to open bank accounts for freelancers and solo founders in Hong Kong. Compare personal, sole proprietor and limited company setups, paperwork requirements, fees and digital workflows to choose the best option for your independent business.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Technology
Introducing Airwallex Billing: Flexible billing solutions for your global business
Say goodbye to billing complexity. Airwallex Billing lets you invoice, manage subscriptions, and launch usage-based pricing – all from one global platform. Automate, scale, and grow faster.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•3 minutes
Technology
From dashboards to decisions: closing the gap between insight and action
Finance teams have the data, but the gap between insight and action is where most lose their edge. Here's what closes it.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Business banking
Foreign currency accounts in Hong Kong: How they work and when to open one
This comprehensive foreign currency account guide helps Hong Kong importers, eCommerce sellers, and trading companies manage global trade. Learn how to open a multi-currency account, leverage local details, and stop forced conversions to protect your profit margins.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Online payments
How to collect payment without a website using payment links
Learn how to collect payment without website platforms using secure digital links. This guide shows Hong Kong SMEs and freelancers how to accept global payments instantly, increase conversions, and simplify bookkeeping without any coding experience.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes
Business banking
How Hong Kong eCommerce businesses make overseas payments: Methods, fees, and compliance
Learn how to make an overseas payment to suppliers from Hong Kong. This guide for eCommerce businesses compares overseas transfer methods, fees, and compliance to help you protect margins and accelerate global growth.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Business banking
Compare business account options in Hong Kong: Fees, features, and best picks
Compare business account options in Hong Kong by fees, onboarding, and multi-currency features. This guide helps Hong Kong businesses find the right account to reduce costs and streamline global financial operations.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Business credit cards
5 Best virtual corporate cards for Hong Kong businesses 2026: Choose the right virtual Visa card for your business
Compare the 5 best virtual corporate cards for Hong Kong businesses in 2026. This guide helps SMEs and startups choose the right tools to manage SaaS spend and team expenses while eliminating high foreign transaction fees.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Business banking
Business account: What it is and the account-opening process
A business account is specifically designed for business transactions. Learn what a business account is, the advantages, and procedures for opening one.
Kirstie Lau
•6 minutes
Business banking
Do I need a business bank account in Hong Kong? A practical answer for business founders
Do I need a business bank account in Hong Kong? Learn why separating finances is essential for compliance and growth, and why Airwallex is the ideal choice for Hong Kong founders.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Online payments
eCommerce payment providers in Hong Kong: Checkout, fees, and settlement guide 2026
Compare the best eCommerce payment providers in Hong Kong to optimise your checkout and settlement. This guide for HK sellers explores fees, local payment methods, and how Airwallex helps businesses scale globally without high FX costs.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Online payments
Top 5 online payment providers in Hong Kong: Fees, features, and use cases
Compare top online payment providers in Hong Kong by fees, methods, and settlement times. This guide helps eCommerce founders and finance teams select the ideal service to boost conversion and scale global sales.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Finance operations
Building the future of global finance in the age of AI
AI is reshaping finance, but the companies pulling ahead are thinking even bigger. Shannon Scott explores what it takes to build for speed, clarity, control, and scale.
Shannon Scott
•5 minutes
Business banking
What is an IBAN number? IBAN, SWIFT/BIC and sort code explained for Hong Kong businesses
Learn what an IBAN number, SWIFT/BIC, and sort code mean for your Hong Kong business. This guide helps finance teams identify the correct bank details to ensure fast, low-cost international payments using Airwallex.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes