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Business banking
What is an offshore bank account?
Learn what an offshore bank account is, how to open and access one, and why businesses use them to manage global finances.
Ross Weldon
•7 minutes
Online payments
What are recurring payments? How they work, examples, and benefits
Recurring payments are a reliable way to collect ongoing revenue. Learn how they work, explore billing models, and see how Airwallex helps you manage them.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Online payments
Cross-border fees: Why they are charged and how to reduce them
Understand different types of cross-border fees and when businesses have to pay these fees. Get tips on how to reduce cross-border fees and protect your margins.
Regina Lim
•9 minutes
Online payments
What is a payment facilitator? A guide to the payfac model and how to use it
Learn the ways a payment facilitator can help you optimise your direct payments, own your payment system, and monetise financial services to sub-merchants.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•13 minutes
Finance operations
What is entity management?
Learn how entity management helps businesses stay compliant and scale globally. Explore how Airwallex supports growing companies with multi-entity operations.
Ross Weldon
•6 minutes
Accounts Payable
What is invoice processing? A complete guide
Streamline your invoice processing and boost efficiency. Learn about manual vs. automated processes, key benefits, and best practices for optimising your AP workflow.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Online payments
Understanding SEPA payments: Everything businesses need to know
Learn how SEPA simplifies cross-border euro payments across markets within the SEPA zone, letting you collect payments fast and cost-effectively as you expand into Europe. Simplify recurring payment and collect them at lower costs with SEPA Direct Debit.
Regina Lim
•10 minutes
Online payments
Payment gateways vs payment processors: What's the difference?
Learn what payment gateways and payment processes are, how they differ, and how they work together to facilitate fast, secure online payments.
Regina Lim
•9 minutes
Online payments
What is chargeback insurance? How to protect your business from disputes
Chargeback insurance helps protect businesses from losses resulting in disputes. Learn more about how it works, what’s covered, and the benefits in this guide.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Accounting
What is payroll processing and how does it work?
Payroll processing involves much more than paying employees. It can be a complex, multi-step process especially for businesses with an international workforce.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Online payments
What's an electronic funds transfer (EFT)? How they work, its benefits, and types
An Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is a digital money movement from one bank account to another. Learn how they work, their benefits, and types in this guide.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8.5 minutes
Transfers
What is remittance advice? Types, benefits, and how to automate
Explore what remittance advice is, why it matters, and how to automate it to reduce errors, speed up reconciliation, and improve financial efficiency.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes
Online payments
Online payment fraud detection: best strategies and prevention tips
Learn how online payment fraud detection helps protect your business from fraudsters with AI-driven security, real-time monitoring, and compliance measures.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•11
Online payments
What is an ARN (Acquirer Reference Number)? And why it matters for your business
Learn what an ARN (Acquirer Reference Number) is, how to track one, and why it helps you manage card payments, refunds, and disputes with ease.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes
Accounts Payable
AP Automation: Simplify how you manage accounts payable
Learn how accounts payable automation can eliminate inefficiencies, reduce errors, and free up your finance team.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Online payments
32 global payment processing industry statistics and trends for 2025
Payment processing is valued at US$61.1B as global eCommerce and tech support its growth. Stay updated with 2025 global payment processing industry statistics.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Accounting
What is accounts receivable? How it works and why it’s important
Find out what accounts receivable is, why it's important, and how to automate it. Speed up payment processing, control cash flow, and keep customers happy.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•12 minutes
Accounting
What is a payroll system? A comprehensive guide for businesses
Demystify payroll! Learn what a payroll system is, how it works, and its crucial benefits for efficient and compliant business operations.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Online payments
Marketplace payment processing: What it is and how to choose the right provider
In this guide, explore how marketplace payment processing works and its benefits. Plus, learn how to choose the best provider for your business’s needs.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Transfers
A guide to DBS SWIFT code for overseas transfers (2025)
The DBS SWIFT code is DBSSSGSGXXX. Learn more about the DBS SWIFT code for businesses, and SWIFT alternatives for your global payments.
Rachel Tan
•10 minutes
Embedded finance
What are embedded payments: benefits and best practices for your business
Discover how embedded payments can help your platform boost revenue, scale globally, and deliver a better customer experience with Airwallex.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•12 minutes
Business banking
Tariffs: The impact on small businesses and three ways to protect your margins
Tariffs raise import costs, disrupt supply chains, and affect global competitiveness. Find out how you can mitigate the impact of tariffs and protect your margins.
Regina Lim
•8 minutes
Airwallex news
April release notes: Instant B2B transfers with Airwallex Pay, smarter FX planning, and new local payment methods
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•4 minutes
Finance operations
A guide to invoicing software for small businesses in Singapore (2025)
Read about the top invoicing software in Singapore, compare key features, and learn how to choose the best solution for your small business.
Rachel Tan
•18 minutes