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CHAPS payment fees explained: Costs, limits, and when to use CHAPS
Learn how CHAPS payment fees work, how much UK banks charge, payment limits, and when CHAPS is worth the cost for businesses. Compare alternatives and reduce transfer fees.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Online payments
9 best small business payment processors in the UK
Compare 9 payment processors for small businesses in the UK, including Airwallex, Stripe, Square, Shopify, Adyen, and more. See fees, settlement speeds, and integrations side by side.
Alex Hammond
•13 minutes
Online payments
Top 6 B2B payment gateways in the UK: Compare fees, methods, and key differences from B2C
Compare 6 leading B2B payment gateways in the UK, including Airwallex, Stripe, Adyen, GoCardless, BILL, and NomuPay. See fees, payment methods, and how B2B gateways differ from B2C.
Emma Beardmore
•9 minutes

Online payments
Stop leaking bookings at checkout: How smarter payments grow revenue for travel brands
Discover how to use smarter payment strategies for maximum travel booking conversion with our simple guide. Unlock massive revenue growth and streamline your checkout process today.
Emma Beardmore
•5 minutes

Technology
The real value of AI in analytics isn’t just answering questions. It’s closing the decision loop.
"Talking to your data" is one part of what AI can do. But the real value of AI in analytics isn’t just answering questions – it’s closing the decision loop.
Timothy Wong
•5 minutes

Business banking
WooCommerce payment gateway fees: Full cost comparison
Compare WooCommerce payment gateway fees, including transaction costs, FX charges, and hidden fees across popular payment providers.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Business banking
Wix payment fees explained: Payments, FX, and business costs
Understand Wix payment fees, including transaction costs, card rates, FX fees, and how pricing differs by payment method and business needs.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Online payments
B2B cross-border payments: How they work, what they cost, and how to get them right
Learn how B2B cross-border payments work, what they cost, and how to cut FX fees with multi-currency accounts and local payment rails.
David Beach
•5 minutes

Online payments
What is payment processing? How it works, key elements, and what to look for
Learn what payment processing is, how it works step by step, and what to look for in a payment processor. Compare Airwallex, Stripe, and PayPal on fees, security, and global reach.
David Beach
•5 minutes

Business banking
Tide transaction fees explained: Payments, FX, and business costs
Understand Tide transaction fees for UK businesses, including payment charges, FX costs, card fees, and limitations as your business grows.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Business banking
Worldpay transaction fees: Pricing, contracts, and alternatives
Understand Worldpay transaction fees, including pricing models, contract terms, hidden costs, and alternatives for growing businesses.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Business banking
Shopify Payments fees explained: Costs by plan & payment method
Understand Shopify Payments fees by plan, payment method, and transaction type, including card rates, FX costs, and international charges.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Business banking
Mastercard foreign transaction fees: How FX charges really work
Learn how Mastercard foreign transaction fees work, including FX markups, card issuer charges, and what businesses really pay on international spend.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Business banking
Lloyds foreign transaction fees explained: cards, FX, and charges
Discover the complete guide to Lloyds foreign transaction fees for UK businesses, including fee structures, when charges apply, and cost-effective alternatives.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Business banking
Chase UK foreign transaction fees: Fees for international businesses explained
Understand Chase UK foreign transaction fees, including FX costs, international transfers, card usage abroad, and limitations for businesses.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Business banking
NatWest foreign transaction fees: Fees for international businesses explained
Learn how NatWest foreign transaction fees work for businesses, including FX charges, card fees, and international payment costs.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Business banking
Barclays foreign transaction fees explained: cards, FX, and charges
Understand Barclays foreign transaction fees, including card charges, FX rates, ATM costs, and how much it really costs to spend abroad.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes
Online payments
What are cross-border payments? How they work, transfer methods, and how to choose a provider
Learn what cross-border payments are, how they work, and the best methods for sending money internationally. Reduce costs and speed up transfers to 150+ countries.
Emma Beardmore
•5 minutes

Expense management
5 ways AI is removing expense admin
Finance teams spend weeks on manual expense admin. Airwallex uses AI-powered OCR, automated categorisation, and real-time policy checks to reclaim time and simplify spend management.
Ross Weldon
•5 minutes

Accounting
Continuous forecasting: How finance keeps up with volatility
Calendar-based forecasts break when volatility hits mid-month. Discover how continuous forecasting gives finance teams the real-time view they need to act fast.
Ross Weldon
•6 minutes

Airwallex news
My 2025 reflections: Ten years to reach the starting line
Airwallex co-founder and CEO, Jack Zhang, shares his reflections, vision to reach US$10B ARR, the company’s product expansion updates, and AI-native strategy.
Jack Zhang
•14 minutes

Finance operations
Davos focused on resilience, but the real challenge in 2026 is operational.
Davos focused on macro resilience, but the real 2026 challenge is operational. Finance teams need infrastructure that executes as fast as markets move.
Christos Chamberlain
•4 minutes

Finance operations
The end of month-end: How finance teams move to continuous close
Month-end close is outdated. Discover how finance teams move to continuous close with unified infrastructure that reconciles in real time.
Ross Weldon
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
New at Airwallex: February Edition
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
Shannon Scott
•3 minutes