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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
Business banking
Top 4 GoCardless alternatives for UK businesses
Explore the 4 best alternatives to GoCardless for UK businesses in 2024. Understand how they work, compare their features, and discover the benefits they offer. Learn why Airwallex stands out as a top choice for your payment processing needs.
David Beach
•7 minutes
The next evolution of Airwallex
We've launched a significant update to our service, built to deliver as much value to our customers as possible.
•2 mins
Business banking
Top 5 Stripe alternatives: compare fees, features, and benefits
Looking for an alternative payment solution to Stripe? Struggling to find low fees and a borderless experience? Read on to compare both solutions and discover which is right for your business
David Beach
•8 minutes
Expense management
Improving data accuracy with automated spend management
Automation makes your daily tasks easier. It also makes sure your data is correct. See how you can transform your spend management from a reactive approach to a proactive one, through automation.
Ross Weldon
•5 minutes
Airwallex news
September release notes: Quicker activation for Apple Pay, customisable monetisation with Application fees and improved deposit information
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Expense management
What is spend management: process & benefits
Company expenses causing headaches? There’s a better way – and it’s called spend management. Learn all about the processes, tools, and benefits.
Emma Beardmore
•9 minutes