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How to choose the best cross-border payment solution for your business
In this guide, we've pulled together a handy checklist to help you make the decision that's right for you.
David Beach
•5 minutes

Business banking
How to switch your business bank account in the UK
Learn how to switch your business bank account from the comfort of your home. Including how to apply for a new account, move funds across and close your old account.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
Introducing Batch Transfers: Pay up to 1000 recipients in different countries and in different currencies in one go
Airwallex’s new Batch Transfers feature allows businesses to significantly simplify the process of making a large number of payments to recipients in different countries and in different currencies.
•5 minutes
Technology
Top 10 global fintech conferences not to miss in 2025
2025 promises further innovation from the fintech industry. Attending conferences is the best way to stay up-to-date on trends and technologies. Here are 10.
David Beach
•3 minutes

Online payments
How to sell internationally on Amazon from the UK - 2024 edition
In this article, we’ll cover how to set up a global Amazon seller account, how to make your product stand out to international customers, and how you can reduce the costs associated with selling products on Amazon across borders.
Tilly Michell
•6 minutes

Corporate cards
8 benefits of virtual debit and credit cards in 2024
Virtual payment cards are gaining more traction these days. And there's no end to how your business can use them to enable instant, secure payment access.
David Beach
•5 minutes

The best business bank accounts for UK businesses 2024
Choosing a new business bank account is a key decision for any startup. The provider you pick will determine the financial infrastructure of your business for years to come. So here's a guide to help you find the best option for you.
Tilly Michell
•6 minutes

Airwallex news
Release notes: Respond to disputes faster and uplevel your checkout
This month's releases are designed to help you convert more customers at your checkout and automate your dispute management process as you scale.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes

Business banking
How to calculate cost of sales for your business
In this article we’ll talk you through the ins and outs of cost of sales, and why it’s such a vital concept for businesses to understand.
Rebecca Mulcahy
•9 minutes
Technology
Fintech events not to miss in London and the rest of the UK in 2024
Find the best fintech networking opportunities in this list of 2024’s local and international fintech summits and conferences in London and the rest of the UK.
David Beach
•5 minutes

How to calculate burn rate (the right way!)
Learn how to calculate gross and net burn rates to forecast your cash runway better. Understand what makes a good burn rate and how to improve it.
David Beach
•10 minutes
Technology
Top 20 European fintech events not to miss in 2024
Comprehensive list of the biggest fintech conferences in Europe, including top fintech events like Money20/20 in Amsterdam and Finovate Europe in London.
David Beach
•6 minutes

Corporate cards
What is a virtual debit card?
Learn what a virtual debit card is, how it works, and how it can help you streamline your business' finances.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Accounting
How to calculate opportunity cost
An opportunity cost formula provides you with a way to measure the difference between two decisions, as a way to land on a rough value figure of one option over the other. Learn how to calculate opportunity cost with this simple formula.
Joe Romeo
•6 minutes

Mind the gap: Why software platforms are outpacing banks in serving SMBs
Software platforms have a significant opportunity to outcompete banks in serving the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses, suggests new Airwallex research
David Beach
•3 minutes

Transfers
What is a telegraphic transfer?
In this article, we'll cover how telegraphic transfers work, and what the alternatives are for those who want cheaper and faster payments.
David Beach
•3 minutes

Online payments
Your guide to choosing the right payments provider
Choosing the right payments provider is no small feat. If you’re preparing a request for proposal (RFP), these questions are likely already top of mind. But there’s a lot more to think about—including the following, all of which are worth asking your potential provider.
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
Introducing Bill Pay: Automate your accounts payable process and pay bills globally, all in one place
Manage each step of paying a bill within the Airwallex platform, from uploading the invoice, to approving, sending the payment, and syncing to your accounting software.
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
Release notes: Earn returns on your money with the launch of Yield in Australia and take advantage of Payments enhancements
We’re excited to launch Yield in Australia - a flexible way to earn competitive returns on your multi-currency balances.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Embedded finance
Embedded financial services demand soars among European SMBs as traditional banks fall short
Airwallex’s research highlights the growing European SMB demand to access payments, FX, accounts and cards from their software platforms, as traditional banks fall short.
David Beach
•3 minutes
Transfers
CNY vs CNH - Differences between the two Chinese Yuans
The Yuan has two forms: CNY (onshore) and CNH (offshore). Both types are equal in value when exchanged for each other but differ when exchanged for other currencies. Businesses need to understand these distinctions for efficient transactions with China.
David Beach
•5 minutes

Corporate cards
Understanding the difference between corporate debit and credit cards
Should you choose a debit card or a credit card when applying for a company card? Choose Airwallex Borderless Cards for efficient company finance management, expense tracking, and zero-fee overseas payment fees via a multi-currency Visa card.
David Beach
•4 minutes

Online payments
Why FBA Aggregators are optimising their payment operations to protect margins for 2024
The market for fulfilled-by-Amazon aggregators – FBAs – is becoming increasingly competitive. High acquisition prices and rising interest rates mean operational efficiency is now the key driver of success – and Airwallex can help.
David Beach
•3 mins

Airwallex news
Release notes: Boost your Shopify sales and streamline your bill management
We’re excited to announce two major releases this month. An update to our Shopify payments integration and the launch of Airwallex Bill Pay.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes