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Airwallex news
February release notes: enhanced SWIFT and ACH payments, improved dispute management, and expanded local transfer capabilities
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes

Online payments
What are cross-border payments and how do they work for businesses?
Cross-border payments help businesses to grow globally, but not all methods are efficient. Learn about cross-border transactions and top business solutions.
Vanessa Yip
•10 minutes

Business banking
4 top international business bank accounts and alternatives in New Zealand (2025)
Compare the top international business bank accounts and alternatives in New Zealand by features and costs, including monthly fees, international transfer costs, and more.
Vanessa Yip
•6 minutes
Online payments
What is a digital wallet and how do they work?
Driven by their uber-convenience, digital wallets are fast becoming the world’s preferred payment method. Learn how they can streamline your business spend.
Ross Weldon
•8 minutes

Embedded finance
Embedded Finance: What it is and how it works
'Embedded finance' is driving the transformation of how businesses and customers access and use financial services. But what exactly is it, and how does it work?
David Beach
•6 minutes

Online payments
What is a payment API? Guide for global businesses
Learn how payment APIs can help you reach cross-border audiences, increase revenue, and save time and money on manual labour as your business grows.
•10 minutes

Online payments
How machine learning can support fraud detection in online payments
Improve your online payment security with advanced fraud detection. See how machine learning helps prevent fraud and increase customer trust.
Channing Lovett
•5 minutes

Business banking
What is Banking as a Service (BaaS) and why it’s important to businesses
Discover what Banking as a Service is and how you can use it to offer seamless, customised financial solutions to your customers.
Channing Lovett
•8 minutes

Online payments
What are integrated payments? 4 benefits for business
Learn how integrated payments streamline your payment process, improve user experience, and generate more revenue by connecting to existing platforms.
•8 minutes

Online payments
How to set up online payments for your business
Discover how to set up online payments step-by-step and learn how tools like Airwallex can help simplify the process for businesses of all sizes.
Vanessa Yip
•8 minutes

Airwallex news
January release note: Streamlined bulk transfer approvals on mobile, instant transfers through Airwallex Pay, and manual capture for Shopline payments
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
Isabelle Comber
•5 minutes
Online payments
How to create a payment gateway and set it up in 4 steps
Learn how to create a payment gateway in 4 easy steps, and compare the costs of a DIY gateway with the benefits of an end-to-end processor provider.
Vanessa Yip
•15 minutes
Online payments
What is a payment service provider (PSP)?
A payment service provider is a third party that helps merchants accept payments. Learn more about PSPs and how to choose the best one for your business here.
Vanessa Yip
•12 minutes
Online payments
What is a chargeback fee: How can you avoid them?
Learn about chargeback fees and the chargeback process, including its causes and business impact. Get tips to avoid chargeback fees to protect your finances.
Regina Lim
•8 minutes

Accounts Payable
What are accounts payable? Process, benefits, and best practices
Learn about the accounts payable process and how automation can be used to optimise it.
Channing Lovett
•8 minutes
Understanding security and regulatory compliance when scaling a global marketplace
Find out what you need to know about compliance when scaling your marketplace globally, and how embedded finance solutions can help you scale fast and securely.
Regina Lim
•4 minutes

Online payments
How to build customer trust with robust payment security
Learn how you can build customer trust, foster loyalty, and drive long-term business growth by using robust payment security.
Channing Lovett
•6 minutes
Technology
How tokenisation works and its benefits for online payment security
Learn how tokenisation can enhance customers payment experience and streamline the management of payment data, providing better security in online payments.
•6 minutes

Airwallex news
December release notes: Introducing Global Entity Management, streamlined payouts, and smarter payment insights
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Airwallex news
Is Airwallex safe?
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how we keep your data and accounts safe, including our approach to encryption, compliance, licensing, and fraud protection.
•10 min
Online payments
What are merchant category codes and how do you find one?
Learn more about the ins and outs of MCCs, and how to find yours.
Isabelle Comber
•5 minutes

Transfers
What is an ACH transfer and how does it work?
Learn what ACH transfers are and how they work for international payments. Find out more on associated costs and alternatives for sending money globally.
•6 minutes

Airwallex news
November release notes: Streamlined Afterpay with currency switching, Payment Link improvements, and customisable transfer notifications
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Business banking
OFX vs Airwallex: compare on fees, features and benefits
If you're running a global business, transferring money internationally quickly and for low fees is critical. You may consider OFX or Airwallex. Read on to compare both solutions and discover which is right for your business.
Vanessa Yip
•8 mins