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 around 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 sent via our local rails network arrive the same day, while Revolut often still relies on SWIFT for international routes, which can take several days and incur intermediary bank fees.
Receive funds like a local in more currencies
Revolut focuses on local account details for a limited set of major currencies (typically GBP, EUR, USD and CHF), with many other currencies received via SWIFT and converted, adding fees and FX spreads.
Airwallex provides true local bank details in 20+ currencies, so you can receive funds like‑for‑like in more markets without forced conversions, new entities, or multiple foreign bank accounts.
Get more on one platform
Revolut’s strengths centre on multi‑currency accounts, cards, and core transfers, with some add‑ons for payments and expenses.
Airwallex delivers a complete financial operations platform — payment acceptance via 160+ local methods, multi‑currency settlement, global accounts and FX, corporate cards with advanced controls, and a dedicated Account Manager for eligible customers — so everything is integrated rather than pieced together.
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 our local payment rails infrastructure, you can send high‑speed transfers to 120+ countries with faster delivery and lower total costs than Revolut’s more SWIFT‑dependent international coverage.
Businesses in Israel can accept customer payments in 160+ countries using no‑code payment links, eCommerce plugins, or fully custom API solutions. Boost conversions by offering cards and 160+ local payment methods at checkout, then settle in multiple currencies to reduce FX friction and avoid unnecessary conversions.
Consolidate your global finances on one platform — receive, hold, settle and send funds, plus accept payments and manage spend — to simplify operations and reduce the unnecessary FX conversions that Revolut’s more limited local‑account footprint can create as you scale from Israel into other markets.
Save on FX and transfer fees with Airwallex
Revolut Business uses a tiered pricing model with plan‑based allowances for transfers and FX. Once those allowances are used, you typically pay per‑transfer fees for international payments and FX mark‑ups above your monthly free exchange limit, plus extra surcharges for conversions outside FX market hours (such as weekends and public holidays).
Airwallex is designed to minimise your total cost of global money movement offering like‑for‑like settlement in 20+ currencies so you are not forced to convert each time money moves, transparent FX margins (typically interbank + 0.5–1.0%) on most currencies, and local‑rails routing to 120+ countries to cut SWIFT and correspondent bank fees.
For businesses in Israel and the wider region with regular cross‑border activity, this combination can materially reduce both visible and hidden charges compared to Revolut’s allowance‑based pricing and SWIFT‑heavy routing.
Note: Any Revolut fee figures or ranges above are indicative only. Revolut’s exact fees, supported countries and business eligibility vary by plan, country of incorporation, corridor, and may change over time. For the latest and precise pricing relevant to your situation (including if you operate from Israel via an entity in a supported jurisdiction), always refer to Revolut’s official pricing and legal pages.
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 fees in Israel?
Revolut Business uses a tiered subscription model with plans such as Basic, Grow, Scale and Enterprise. Each plan includes a monthly allowance of free local and international transfers and FX, after which:
Local transfers are typically charged per transaction
International transfers often incur a flat per‑transfer fee
FX conversions above your plan’s monthly allowance usually carry a 0.6% fee, with an additional 1% markup for exchanges outside market hours in many markets
The exact pricing, included allowances, and whether your business is even eligible for Revolut Business depend on where your company is incorporated and which Revolut entity you use. Revolut does not operate as a licensed local financial institution in Israel; Israeli‑based businesses often need an entity in a supported country (such as the EEA or UK) to use Revolut Business. Always consult Revolut’s official pricing and country/eligibility pages for current details.
What alternative solutions to Revolut are there?
Alternatives to Revolut include providers like PayPal, Payoneer, Stripe, Wise, as well as traditional Israeli and international banks. However, Airwallex stands out for Israel‑based and regional businesses that need:
Genuinely broad global coverage (200+ countries, 120+ with local rails) vs Revolut’s 150+ destinations with mixed routing
Multi‑currency accounts with like‑for‑like settlement in 20+ currencies, compared to 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 platform
Transparent, consistent pricing designed to minimise your total cost of global money movement rather than relying on complex, plan‑based allowances
Who can open an Airwallex Business Account in Israel?
Airwallex supports businesses incorporated in multiple regions, with availability varying by jurisdiction. Eligible entities (for example, companies incorporated in the EU, UK, US, APAC and other supported markets) can open a Business Account and then use it to support operations and customers in Israel and around the world.
You will typically need:
Business registration documents from your country of incorporation
Identification for directors and ultimate beneficial owners
Business address and proof of address documents
Exact requirements depend on entity type and risk profile and are designed to meet local and international AML and compliance standards.
How does an Airwallex Business Account help businesses in Israel save on transaction fees?
An Airwallex Business Account helps Israel‑based and regional businesses cut both visible and hidden costs:
Eliminate forced conversions — Collect and hold balances in 20+ currencies, avoiding repeated FX fees from converting every payment back into ILS or a single base currency.
Reduce expensive double conversions — Pay suppliers, partners, and platforms in their preferred local currency, cutting “round‑trip” FX and intermediary fees that can occur when relying on SWIFT‑only flows.
Control when you convert — Convert at true interbank rates plus a small, transparent margin only when market conditions align with your treasury strategy.
Access genuinely local receiving and local‑rails payouts — Accept payments and send transfers over local rails in more markets, helping you avoid many of the correspondent and receiving fees associated with traditional cross‑border routes.
Together, these features give businesses operating in or from Israel far greater control over global cash flows and lower effective FX and transfer costs than they will typically achieve with Revolut’s allowance‑based, SWIFT‑heavy model.
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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].