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Airwallex news
New at Airwallex: September Edition
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
Shannon Scott
•3 minutes
Online payments
Guide to the top Stripe alternatives in New Zealand
Compare the best Stripe alternatives for NZ businesses in 2026. Optimise your international payments and reduce costs with the top 6 platforms.
Elizabeth Barry
•7 minutes
Business banking
Wise vs Airwallex New Zealand: Compare to find the better global account
Learn how Wise vs Airwallex compare for New Zealand businesses. This guide explores their fees, global coverage, and money management features.
Sarah Bromley
•10 minutes
Business banking
Best digital business accounts in New Zealand (2026)
Need a new account? Check out our list of the 5 best digital business bank accounts in New Zealand for 2026. Compare the top picks and start saving now.
Elizabeth Barry
•5 minutes
Online payments
Stripe vs Airwallex: Which platform is best for your business?
Find the best cross-border payments solution for your growing global business, including local currency accounts, low FX fees, and smart financial management.
Sue Scott
•10 minutes
Business banking
The top 5 Wise alternatives for New Zealand businesses
Looking for Wise alternatives in New Zealand? Compare the top business accounts and transfer options from Airwallex, Emerge, XE, OFX, and BNZ.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Shannon Scott
•3 minutes
Online payments
Wero is now available on Airwallex
Start accepting Wero payments with Airwallex. Offer a bank-backed checkout experience to European customers without requiring a local entity.
Uyen Le
•3 minutes
Business banking
Revolut Business vs Airwallex: Which is better for your business?
Compare Airwallex vs Revolut Business now that Revolut is available in New Zealand. See which is better for fees, features, currencies, and more for your business in 2026.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Business banking
Guide to the top Revolut alternatives in New Zealand (2026)
Looking for Revolut alternatives in New Zealand? Compare Airwallex, Wise Business, XE, Emerge, and BNZ for your business to see which platform best fits your needs in 2026.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•12 minutes
Shannon Scott
•3 minutes
Finance operations
The finance professional of 2027 doesn't exist yet
53% of finance leaders say skills gaps are stalling AI. The 2027 hybrid hire can't be recruited, so here's why you build one instead.
Ross Weldon
•6 minutes
Finance operations
The AI ROI question CFOs can't answer (yet)
74% of finance leaders prioritise AI, but 40% can't build the business case. Why the cost of waiting could dwarf the cost of getting it wrong.
Ross Weldon
•4 minutes
Procurement
The build vs buy dilemma: why most finance teams are hedging their bets on a hybrid model
Airwallex commissioned Forrester to survey 1,279 finance leaders globally. 51% run hybrid AI models, and the split between what they build and buy has nothing to do with capability. Here's what's driving it.
Ross Weldon
•7 minutes
Shannon Scott
•3 minutes
Expense management
Best business expense trackers for New Zealand companies
Want the best way to track your business expenses? Compare Airwallex, Weel, Zoho Expense, Xero SAP Concur, and Expensify to find the best business expense tracker to close your books faster.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 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
Expense management
Best spend management software: A guide for CFOs in New Zealand
Looking for the best spend management software? Compare platforms for New Zealand finance teams including Airwallex, Weel, SAP Concur, Expensify, ProSpend and Zoho Expense.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Expense management
What is spend management? Complete guide to the benefits and process
Learn what spend management is, how the process works, and how expense management software can cut costs, automate bill pay, and improve cash flow as you grow.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Business credit cards
Best business credit cards for New Zealand companies
Looking for the best business credit card in New Zealand for your company? Compare ANZ, AMEX, Westpac, BNZ and Kiwibank as well as corporate cards from Airwallex for rewards, cashback and low-rate options.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Accounts Payable
Best accounts payable software for NZ businesses in 2026
Best accounts payable software automates invoice capture, approvals, and payments. Compare Airwallex, Tipalti, ApprovalMax, Lightyear, Medius, Coupa, and Xero.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Expense management
Best subscription billing software for New Zealand businesses
A guide to the best subscription billing software for New Zealand businesses: Compare Airwallex, Stripe Billing, Chargebee, Recurly, Paddle, Zuora, and Maxio.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Expense management
Guide to the best invoice software for New Zealand businesses
Best invoice software for New Zealand businesses – we compare the top 6 platforms for Kiwi businesses. Compare features like multi-currency support, local payment methods, and accounting sync to find the best providers for 2026.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Business banking
How New Zealand businesses can use ACH-enabled USD accounts to receive US tariff refunds
How can New Zealand importers receive their approved US tariff refunds? Read our guide to see the simple way to receive your approved refunds.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•3 minutes