Build borderless
Your startup has global ambitions. Your banking shouldn't hold you back. Manage funds across currencies, collect revenue worldwide, and pay teams anywhere. Join our startup program to unlock exclusive perks, expert guidance, and a global financial platform to grow beyond borders.
One platform to move, manage, and grow your money globally.
One platform to move, manage, and grow your money globally.
Go global from day one
Open multi-currency accounts in minutes, hold funds in the currencies you raise and earn, and deploy capital without traditional banking barriers.
Hire talent without borders
The best talent isn’t confined to one market. Pay global teams in 40+ currencies – quickly, transparently, and without surprise markups.
Win customers everywhere
Accept payments in the currencies and payment methods your customers use, with 160+ local payment methods and local currency pricing.
Stay in control as you scale
Growth brings complexity – our tools keep you ahead. Issue cards, track spend in real-time, and automate reporting.
AIRWALLEX FOR STARTUPS
The startup program that powers your financial growth
Designed for venture-backed, globally-minded founders
Startups need more than tools – they need a partner that turns finance into an advantage. From the first raise to international expansion, we help founders move faster by combining our cross-border financial platform with hands-on support – giving you the foundations to extend your runway, simplify global operations, and unlock every opportunity ahead.
CFO Expert Panel: Unlock finance as your growth engine
Get exclusive access to seasoned finance leaders driving startup growth. They'll share practical insights, help you navigate financial challenges, and set the strong foundations investors expect. Available only to startup program founders, with exclusive opportunities to book sessions by invite during seasonal openings.
AI Sandbox: Build, test, and scale with us
AI Sandbox is our fast track for selected founders to turn ideas into a working proof of concept. Partner with teams at Airwallex to build products with real problem statements, test your solutions in live conditions, and gain access to operating data and feedback. Successful startups will gain early customer relationships and the potential to become design partners with a global, AI-driven business.
Your financial stack, with more upside.
Get more out of your first S$110K with Airwallex. Receive, convert, hold, manage and grow your funds all on one platform. There’s even more to gain – ask your investors how they can help you unlock additional perks for up to S$800,000* with us.
Pay zero FX fees on transfers
Convert currencies seamlessly. See how easy it is to transfer global funds with no FX fees on your first S$20,000.
Get 2% cashback on card spend
Get more back on every payment, with 2% cashback on your first S$20,000 on card spend and 1% on subsequent spend.
Collect payments with zero fees
Turn revenue into runway. To get you started, we’re waiving payment acceptance fees on your first S$20,000 collected.
Get 50% off on Airwallex Yield fees
Make idle funds work harder for you with our high-rate saver account. Get 50% off management fees on balances up to S$50,000.
For new customers only. Subject to eligibility and terms.
*Details in FAQ below.
New customers only. Eligibility requirements apply. Terms and conditions apply.
Unlock even more perks.
Go further with an ecosystem built for startups.
Terms and conditions apply to all offers.
Why Airwallex?
Powerful solutions engineered for growing businesses
Whether you’re a global business looking to save time and money as you scale, or a forward-thinking platform or marketplace that’s ready to build your own financial products, Airwallex’s leading technology can help you get there.
Hear what startups say about us.
“As part of a lean finance team taking care of the company, we can now use one platform to oversee different entities and countries. This consolidation helps us save time and puts our limited resources to good use.”

Dominic Ong
CFO at Endowus

"Airwallex is one of Sleek’s go-to partners for a reason. The integration between Business Accounts and SleekBooks streamlines bookkeeping for our clients, freeing up their time to focus on growth."

Simon Fiquet
CRO at Sleek

"The platform is intuitive and easy to use, which makes a real difference for a fast-moving team like ours. Knowing we’re getting great rates and transparent fees gives us full confidence to manage our funds effectively as we scale."

SJ Lin
Co-founder & CEO at Hubble.Build

"Airwallex has made our international payroll and vendor payouts seamless, with competitive FX rates and cost savings. Their complimentary corporate cards are a game-changer for managing SaaS subscriptions — effortless to issue, easy to track, all on one intuitive platform."

Htay Aung
Founder & CEO at Anywheel
Frequently Asked Questions
Who's eligible to apply for Airwallex for Startups?
The program is designed for venture-backed startups with global ambitions – whether you’re pre-seed, seed, or Series A. You’ll need an active Airwallex account to be eligible. Apply now to get started.
Do I need to have raised funding to qualify?
Yes, we currently prioritise startups that have raised external funding – typically angel, seed, or institutional rounds. This allows us to tailor the program to startups actively scaling.
How can my investors help me unlock more perks?
Get more perks when your investors are part of our partner network. Beyond the first S$100K, you can continue to save on fees and earn cashback on your first S$800K with us. Ask them if they’re connected, and if not, they can reach out to us at [email protected] to explore becoming a partner.
Is the program only open to startups based in Singapore?
For now, this program is focused on startups with a business entity registered in Singapore and a valid Unique Entity Number (UEN).
What’s the selection process for the AI Sandbox?
The AI Sandbox is an exclusive track with its own application and selection process. Once you’re in the program, you can sign up during the application window, during which our team will review your submission based on relevance to the current themes and the potential impact of your solution. Shortlisted startups will be invited to the next stage, where we’ll work closely to explore fit and opportunities for collaboration.
Is there any cost to join or redeem the perks?
No, there’s no cost to join. The perks are included as part of the program to help you scale faster.
What happens after I redeem the perks – does support continue?
Yes. Beyond the perks, you’ll get exclusive access to our startup-focused initiatives, content, and community events as you grow.
I have other questions. How can I reach you?
We’re here to help. Drop us a message at [email protected] and our team will get back to you.