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Hong Kong wholesale banking guide: features, services, pros, and cons
What is wholesale banking? Learn its meaning, services, how it compares to retail and commercial banking in Hong Kong.
Kirstie Lau
•4 minutes
Business banking
How to transfer a business in Hong Kong: Guide for SMEs and entrepreneurs
Explore the full process of business transfers in Hong Kong and discover how Airwallex simplifies global fund management with multi-currency support and low FX fees.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•4 minutes
Sourcing from Gmarket: Guide for Hong Kong trading companies and wholesalers
Discover Gmarket’s unique advantages for wholesalers. Use this as a step-by-step guide to understand the requirements, ordering process, fees, and other key considerations.
Kirstie Lau
•6 minutes
Airwallex news
A new chapter: Announcing our Series F funding
Learn about our Series F funding, which has brought Airwallex’s total capital raised to $1.2 billion and our valuation to $6.2 billion.
Jack Zhang
•3 minutes
Business banking
Guide to opening a business account in Singapore
Discover how opening an account in Singapore offers HK SMEs financial stability and tax advantages. Learn about the conditions and processes for setting up a business account, compare major banks with platforms like Airwallex, and get practical tips for a seamless setup.
Kirstie Lau
•7 minutes
Business banking
Open a livi Bank account online: A complete guide for Hong Kong businesses
Explore account opening, conditions, fees, and benefits of livi Bank business accounts. This guide will also compare livi Bank with Airwallex, helping businesses choose the most suitable platform for their needs.
Kirstie Lau
•7 minutes
Online payments
Payment links: How they work and how to use them
Simplify online payments with payment links. Learn its benefits and why businesses need Airwallex Payment Links for their payment needs.
Kirstie Lau
•4 minutes
Business banking
How Hong Kong eCommerce businesses can navigate new trade realities
Potential tariff changes could impact Hong Kong exporters. Explore strategies to navigate trade shifts, expand globally, and optimise cross-border payments with Airwallex.
Kirstie Lau
•6 minutes
Business banking
Guide to starting a business in South Korea for Hong Kong entrepreneurs: popular industries, requirements, and taxation
This guide covers the company structures, requirements, and tax matters for Hong Kong business owners looking to establish a presence in South Korea.
Kirstie Lau
•5 minutes
Business banking
Tariffs: The impact on small businesses and three ways to protect your margins
Tariffs raise import and export costs, disrupt supply chains, and affect global competitiveness. Find out how you can mitigate the impact of tariffs and protect your margins.
Kirstie Lau
•8 minutes
Online payments
End-to-end payment systems for travel companies: How they work
An end-to-end payment system can consolidate payments, FX, and spend management into one streamlined platform, helping travel companies simplify operations, reduce costs and enhance the customer experience. Find out more.
Kirstie Lau
•5 minutes
Online payments
Travel payment processing: What online travel agencies need to know
The world’s love for travel is reaching new historic highs in 2024. To take full advantage of the travel boom, OTAs need to think strategically and globally when approaching how they manage their travel payment processing.
Kirstie Lau
•5 minutes
Online payments
Compare the top 5 payment processing service providers in Hong Kong
Payment processing service providers handle financial transactions between merchants and customers. They sell a type of financial software that businesses use to accept and process payments. Here's the top 5 payment processing software and providers you should be aware of.
Kirstie Lau
•5 minutes
Online payments
Revolutionising travel payments: Why top companies are switching to end-to-end systems
The travel industry will see a rise in cross-border movement. For small- and mid-sized travel companies, modernising payment and financial operating systems is a top priority. Here is a sneak peek of what travel executives have to say about the industry's expansion challenges.
Kirstie Lau
•7 minutes
Airwallex news
April release notes: Instant B2B transfers with Airwallex Pay, smarter FX planning, and new local payment methods
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•4 minutes
Accounting
Xero accounting software: features, pricing, integration, and setup guide
Explore a comprehensive guide to Xero accounting software, covering its features, pricing, setup, invoicing, payroll, integration, and more.
Kirstie Lau
•11 min
Transfers
Transferring funds to Taiwan: fees, methods, and processing times
This article breaks down the main methods for sending funds to Taiwan and compares their costs and timelines with the all-in-one financial platform, Airwallex.
Kirstie Lau
•7 minutes
Business banking
Opening a DBS Business Account: requirements, processes and fees
Hong Kong businesses can easily open a Business Account with DBS via the bank’s IDEAL Online Mobile Banking App. This article outlines the requirements, processes, and required documents for opening a DBS account, and compares the services between DBS and Airwallex.
Kirstie Lau
•7 minutes
Online payments
WeChat Pay HK for businesses: Guide for cross-border payments between Hong Kong and mainland China
Discover how WeChat Pay HK helps Hong Kong businesses send payments to mainland China and manage cash flow, while also comparing Airwallex’s multi-currency account as a faster, more cost-effective cross-border payment solution.
Kirstie Lau
•10 min
Business banking
Opening a mainland China bank account for Hong Kong businesses: process, limits, and timeline
Opening a mainland China bank account can facilitate cross-border transactions. This guide covers the process, requirements, fees and timelines for opening a mainland account from Hong Kong.
Kirstie Lau
•10 min
Online payments
Five popular eCommerce platforms in Hong Kong: pricing, features, pros, and cons
Your ultimate guide to eCommerce platforms in Hong Kong. Compare the top platforms and learn how to choose the right one for your business needs.
Kirstie Lau
•10 min
Business banking
Bank cards in Hong Kong: a guide for smarter spending
Discover how to enhance your company’s cash flow management with the right card solution. Learn the differences between traditional bank cards and virtual cards, and uncover the advantages of the Airwallex Borderless Visa Card for day-to-day business expenses.
Kirstie Lau
•7 minutes
A beginner’s guide to opening a Xiaohongshu store: steps and strategies
New brands opening a Xiaohongshu store not only can increase brand visibility but also directly interact with consumers. This article analyses the process of opening a Xiaohongshu store, and how to reduce procurement costs using an Airwallex Borderless Card.
Kirstie Lau
•5 minutes
Business banking
AMEX vs Airwallex: company cards for Hong Kong businesses
Discover the advantages of the Airwallex Borderless Card for Hong Kong businesses. Learn how to reduce payment costs and enhance cash flow.
Kirstie Lau
•5 minutes