new customer offer
Join Airwallex and pay zero FX fees on your first $50,000
New to Airwallex? Convert between NZD and 60+ other currencies (and vice versa) at the real interbank rate, and pay zero FX fees on your first $50,000. Offer extends until 31 October 2025*. Terms & Conditions apply.
*Sign up, complete verification, and redeem your offer by 31 October 2025.
*Sign up, complete verification, and redeem your offer by 31 October 2025.
How it works
Sign up
Get started with Airwallex by signing up with your business email.
Verify your business
We’ll need a few details to verify your business and complete KYC.
Transact fee-free
Start saving more on your global payments with $0 FX fees.
Secure and reliable global money movement
Pay your global suppliers and employees without the expense and hassle of the traditional banking system.
Access interbank exchange rates
Enjoy access to bank-beating rates no matter the transaction size. Protect your business from volatile markets with FX forwards.
Work smarter, not harder
Use batch transfers to send funds in one go to multiple recipients around the world, each with a specified amount.
Simplify your bookkeeping
Connect Airwallex to your favourite accounting software in just a few clicks to automatically reconcile transfers.
Why sign up with Airwallex
180+ countries at your fingertips
Pay suppliers and service providers in 180+ countries from your multi-currency balances or convert funds at interbank rates.
Simplify your workflow
Streamline multiple payments by making batch transfers to up to 1,000 recipients, including global suppliers and employees, across countries, currencies, and transfer methods.
Manage your operational risks
Mitigate operational risks with customisable approval workflows, set individual permissions for employees, and ensure security with multi-factor authentication for all transfers.
"The fees are significantly lower across most of Airwallex’s financial products, and everything is done with super-fast speed. For us, if we’re sending funds to Hong Kong or China for example with Airwallex, they’ll usually arrive the same day or the next day. Your bank could never achieve that."
Jack Grace
Founder, Lux Skin
“Coconut Bowls very quickly attracted global attention and we began making sales in USD, GBP and Euro. Before Airwallex, we were making unnecessarily expensive conversions. Our margins have easily increased by 3% simply by switching to Airwallex.”
Jake McKeon
Founder, Coconut Bowls
“We have contractors based in China, the US, and Europe, and our Airwallex Global Account enables us to make global payments from one simple portal. Having Airwallex as our global trusted partner means we can spend less time on the phone to the bank, and more time instead focusing on growing our business both domestically and internationally.”
Richard Li
Co-founder & CEO, July
“Airwallex is our one-stop shop for all our banking needs, in one easy-to-use interface. Without Airwallex, we would not have been able to scale our business as fast as what we’ve been able to achieve.”
Andrew Ford and Rosa-Clare Willis
Co-founders, Crockd
"Airwallex solves the problem of creating currency accounts almost instantly. I can click one button to create a UK account. We haven’t looked back since day one."
Peter Park
Business Improvement Manager, Deliciou
"You’re crazy not to try Airwallex, especially if you are dealing with foreign currencies. It is easy to sign up, get verified, and test it with little risk."
Adam Ingles
Finance Manager, Qwilr
"These small percentages here and there add up over time with a real bottom line impact. When I see the rates are good, I’ll convert my AUD into USD, knowing that I’ve saved money that I can re-invest into the business in the long-run."
Andy Worley
Co-Owner & Director, Sheet Society
“Like many high growth businesses, you’re dealing with multiple currencies. Now, with Airwallex we’re using the one platform to make multiple currency payments.”
Hai Trang
Virtual CFO, Orbitkey
"We wouldn’t have been able to move internationally without Airwallex."
Anna Ross
Founder and Managing Director, Kester Black
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can open an account and what documents will I need?
For most New Zealand businesses, we require your NZBN, a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's licence or passport) for all directors and beneficial owners, and relevant business documents. Check the full list of required documents here.
How do I apply for an Airwallex Business account?
Our entire application process is online - plus, you'll be able to use your account as soon as it's completed. No more trips to your local banks, no need to chase your advisor, and no hidden monthly fees.
1. Start your application online.
2. Complete our KYC (know your customer) process by providing the requested business details and ID verification. Find out more about our verification process.
3. We'll validate your details and aim to come back to you within 5 working days.
How do I create a batch transfer?
A batch transfer is the bundling of transactions to process them in a group or in bulk. Using our batch transfer function, you can upload a file to make multiple transfers at once. This saves you from having to create each transfer individually, reducing room for error and improving efficiency.
What is Airwallex and is it licensed and regulated?
Airwallex New Zealand is registered with the New Zealand Financial Service Provider Register (FSP No. 1001602) to provide a range of financial services in New Zealand and in each of the regions in which we operate – the Netherlands, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States. Read more here.
Airwallex was proudly founded in Melbourne in 2015. Since then, we've grown to help over 150,000 customers from countries across the globe. We're on a mission to re-define how businesses manage their finances by saving them time and money through our innovative business accounts, spend management, savings, and FX products.
Ready to streamline your business finances?
Scale your business with flexible FX, payments and cards from Airwallex.