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Online payments
Three payment predictions for 2025, and three more for 2030
We asked our leadership team in EMEA for their thoughts on what lies ahead for payments and business operations. Below are three key predictions for 2025 and another three for 2030.
David Beach
•3 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
Online payments
Understanding PCI DSS and why it matters
PCI DSS compliance is crucial in protecting your business and cardholder details. Learn what PCI DSS is, the requirements for achieving compliance, and more.
Emma Beardmore
•5 minutes
Online payments
What is 3D Secure authentication?
3D Secure authentication is an added security measure that protects online transactions. Learn how your business can use 3DS to make payments safe, secure, and compliant.
Emma Beardmore
•5 minutes
Online payments
What are merchant category codes and how do you find one?
What is a merchant category code (MCC) and how can you find your merchant category code? Learn the ins and outs of MCCs with Airwallex.
Emma Beardmore
•5 minutes
Business banking
Pleo vs Airwallex: compare on fees, features and benefits
If you're a global business, you'll need a payment solution to manage international finances and expenses. But which solution is best, Pleo or Airwallex? Read on to compare both platforms and discover which is right for your business.
David Beach
•5 minutes
Corporate cards
What is a prepaid card? Differences from credit and debit cards
Prepaid cards spend from preloaded funds instead of a credit line or bank account, so they’re great for budgeting. But there are other perks and fees you should know about.
David Beach
•10 minutes
Finance operations
Scaling your marketplace globally with embedded finance solutions
Here, we’ll look at the benefits of scaling your marketplace globally and how to get started by choosing the right markets to enter.
Emma Beardmore
•6 minutes
Online payments
What is the merchant discount rate and how does it work?
What is a merchant discount rate (MDR) and how do they work? Explore merchant discount rates, their impact and how to reduce MDRs with Airwallex.
Emma Beardmore
•7 minutes
Accounting
Tax Identification Number (TIN): What is it and does my business need one?
Learn what a Tax Identification Number (TIN) is and whether your UK business needs to get one. Find out the different types of TINs and the steps that you need to take to get one.
Emma Beardmore
•7 minutes
Airwallex news
Airwallex Spend: Revolutionising business spend management, with ai-powered automations at every step
Airwallex Spend brings together our Corporate Cards, Expense Management, and Bill Pay products into a unified suite of tools to help you manage your spend.
Ross Weldon
•4 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
In conversation with Lando Norris: Shifted Perspective
In this interview, we explore the mindset Lando Norris has adopted to become a world-class racing driver. Drawing on his career, Lando opens up about how to look at obstacles differently, find a fresh approach, and convert them into opportunities.
•10 minutes
Business banking
Worldpay vs Airwallex: Compare on fees, features and benefits
If you're an eCommerce business, you'll need a payment processor to accept online payments from your customers. But which solution is best, Worldpay or Airwallex? Read on to compare both solutions and discover which is right for your business.
David Beach
•4 minutes
Business banking
Checkout vs Airwallex: Compare on fees, features and benefits
Looking for an alternative payment solution to Checkout? Want low fees and a borderless experience? Read on to compare how Airwallex stacks up and discover which is right for your business.
David Beach
•4 minutes
Transfers
What are SWIFT and BIC Codes? How do they work?
Learn how SWIFT and BIC codes work in international banking, and explore efficient alternatives like Airwallex for faster and cost-effective global money transfers
David Beach
•10 mins
Airwallex news
October release notes: Afterpay now available, Mexico collections and easier platform management for UK and EU
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Expense management
Spendesk vs Airwallex: compare on fees, features and benefits
A business of any size needs a spend management platform to manage your company and employee expenses. But which solution is best, Spendesk or Airwallex? Read on to compare both solutions and discover which is right for your business.
David Beach
•5 minutes
Business banking
Do I need a business bank account?
Managing payments is an essential part of running a business. While you need an account, it doesn't have to be from a traditional bank, as non-bank providers also offer business accounts with valuable benefits.
Emma Beardmore
•10 mins
Expense management
Why disconnected spend management is costing your business
Managing spend is no longer as simple as balancing what comes in with what goes out. For UK businesses, it’s become a complex challenge, with finance teams entangled in a web of disconnected tools and manual processes.
David Beach
•4 minutes
Transfers
Everything you need to know about ACH transfers
Learn what ACH transfers are and how they work for international payments. Find out more on associated costs and alternatives for sending money globally.
David Beach
•6 minutes
Online payments
International wire transfer: How to quickly send money abroad
Learn how international wire transfers work, including service providers, fees to know, and how long a transfer takes, with tips to speed up the process.
David Beach
•5 minutes
Online payments
What is a merchant account? When and how to open one
Merchant accounts are separate business accounts that enable companies to accept card payments. See if you need one and review the requirements to get started.
David Beach
•6 minutes
Online payments
What is an eCommerce payment gateway and how does it work?
Learn how eCommerce payment gateways operate, their advantages, and how to select the best provider to meet your global payment gateway requirements.
David Beach
•12 minutes