Why Hong Kong businesses choose Airwallex over Antom
While Antom serves as a specialised payment gateway, Airwallex connects your entire financial operation with AI-driven precision, allowing you to manage, convert, and spend funds globally. Open a multi-currency account 100% online and move beyond fragmented tools.
3 reasons why Airwallex is the modern alternative to Antom
One account for the entire operation
Antom facilitates payment collection but requires settlement into an external provider, whereas Airwallex integrates this entire lifecycle by settling revenue directly into a native multi-currency account.
AI-driven conversion optimisation
Airwallex utilises Optimize 360, an AI orchestration engine designed to maximise acceptance rates through intelligent routing and automated retry logic, by dynamically offering localised payment experiences and reducing abandonment.
Automated reconciliation and ERP sync
Move from manual oversight to automated bookkeeping that categorises and reconciles transactions in real-time. Airwallex provides native, deep-sync integrations with Xero, QuickBooks, and NetSuite.
Compare Antom and Airwallex features
Antom is engineered specifically for payment collection. Airwallex provides a comprehensive suite of financial tools—including collection, payouts, and treasury management — within a single, unified account.
Do not restrict your business potential with fragmented tools. Choose a partner engineered for global scale.
An end-to-end platform engineered for global scale
Airwallex offers a comprehensive financial operating system designed to replace fragmented tools. Manage, send, and receive funds globally without unnecessary FX fees. whether you are paying suppliers or collecting from customers, our extensive network ensures your capital moves with maximum efficiency.
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See how our customers are finding Airwallex
“The 1% extra on every business travel expense used to add up. With Airwallex, I can skip those frustrating foreign transaction fees.”
Rachel Lim
Co-Founder, Love, Bonito
"Airwallex has been a game changer for all our banking needs. As a fast-growing startup, we need a scalable yet cost-efficient batch payment solution to pay our employees and vendors both inside and outside Hong Kong. Airwallex helps us save money on every bank transfer with their near-zero transaction fee and market-beating FX rates. We also use Airwallex’s multi-currency Visa cards for business travel expenses and SaaS subscriptions to avoid hidden bank fees that would otherwise have been difficult to spot. Would highly recommend other startups to get started with Airwallex!"
Henson Tsai
Founder, SleekFlow
“Through Airwallex, Jakewell can easily create Visa Corporate Cards for their team in minutes. Management can set spending limits and assign specific uses for each card to avoid misuse, while the team can quickly handle unexpected expenses. All transactions are automatically recorded, making the reconciliation process a breeze.”
Phyllis
Head of Digital Operations at Jakewell
"I’m so thankful that Airwallex exists! In Hong Kong, it's so hard to find financial service providers that are friendly to small businesses. Airwallex allows me to exchange currencies at really great rates, and the interface is very modern and easy to use compared to my bank. We save so much money with Airwallex! In just a few months, we've already saved more than HK$78,000 in unnecessary fees!"
Jennifer Chong
CEO, Linjer
“To ensure that marketing teams across each market have sufficient funds for daily operations, such as ad placements, KOL payments, and software subscriptions, Grams(28) conducts cross-border transfers on a daily basis. Through Airwallex, we can now easily create employee cards for various teams with just a few clicks.”
Benjamin
Founder of Grams(28)
“Importing the best wine and sake overseas always involve extra costs on transaction fee & FX fee. With Airwallex, we saved 100% of our overseas remittance cost and we could provide the best price for our customers.”
Tomy Wu
Co-Founder, MyiCellar
FAQs about upgrading from Antom
What is the key difference between Airwallex and Antom?
Antom operates as a traditional payment gateway, facilitating the transfer of customer funds into an external bank account. Airwallex is a comprehensive financial operating system that settles funds directly into a native multi-currency business account. This allows you to retain full control over your capital – managing balances in 20+ currencies, paying global suppliers via local rails, and issuing Corporate Cards – all within a single ecosystem that eliminates the need for fragmented tools.
Can Antom replace a business account?
No. Antom is a payment gateway, facilitating the settlement of collected revenue into an external account. It lacks the native capabilities to maintain multi-currency balances, execute international payouts, or issue corporate cards. Airwallex provides a unified platform that consolidates these functions, allowing businesses to manage the entire lifecycle of their global capital.
Is Airwallex safe for Hong Kong businesses?
Security is our priority. Airwallex employs a multi-layered defence strategy, including advanced AI fraud detection and rigorous regulatory compliance. We maintain 80+ global licences and adhere strictly to PCI DSS, SOC1, and SOC2 standards to ensure your financial operations remain secure across all jurisdictions.
All comparisons and information reflect Airwallex’s own research using public documentation as of 15 April 2026, and have not been independently validated.
This publication does not constitute legal, tax, or professional advice from Airwallex, nor does it substitute seeking such advice, and makes no express or implied representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding content accuracy, completeness, or currentness. Product features, pricing and other details are subject to change. Airwallex does not guarantee the continued accuracy of this information and is not responsible for any inaccuracies that may arise from such changes. This publication is not intended to be relied on for the purpose of making a decision about a financial product. Users are encouraged to conduct their own verification and seek their own advice.
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