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Jack Zhang
•5 mins
Airwallex news
July release notes: Currency switching on Shopify app, improved FX conversion APIs, and more
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Online payments
Travel payment processing: What online travel agencies need to know
The travel industry is growing. Here's what you need to know about travel payment processing and how partnering with the right provider can be the key to your global ambition.
David Beach
•7 min
Business banking
PayPal vs Airwallex: compare on fees, features and benefits
Looking for a payment gateway solution? But not sure which solution is best, PayPal or Airwallex? Read on to compare both solutions and discover which is right for your business.
David Beach
•5 minutes
Net working capital: How to calculate it and why it’s important
Understand how net working capital affects the financial health of your business. Learn how to calculate working capital using a simple formula.
David Beach
•5 minutes
Expense management
Top 7 expense management software tools for UK companies (2025 guide)
Discover the top seven expense management software and tools in 2024. Learn about key features, how they work, and why Airwallex stands out for global businesses.
David Beach
•9 minutes
Business banking
Compare the top business bank accounts in the UK: 2025
Compare the top UK business bank accounts and alternatives on pricing, FX rates, customer support, and benefits. Discover the best providers and features to make an informed decision for your business's financial needs.
David Beach
•5 minutes
Accounting
What are retained earnings? Advantages and disadvantages
Learn what retained earnings are, how they affect business, and their advantages and disadvantages for company finances and shareholder dynamics.
David Beach
•4 minutes
Airwallex news
June release notes: US payment acceptance updates, transparent transfers and Hong Kong B2B travel cards
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Business banking
Top 5 Payoneer alternatives: compare fees, features & benefits
Looking for an alternative payment solution to Payoneer? Struggling to find low fees and a borderless experience? Read on to compare different solutions and discover which is right for your business
David Beach
•3 minutes
Online payments
Payment Processing: What it is and how it works
As online shopping continues to surge in popularity, the technology for secure, smart, and seamless digital payments is rapidly evolving. Understanding payment processing and its features is crucial for the success of your online business.
David Beach
•5 minutes
Online payments
From click to confirmed: the journey of a payment gateway
Find out what a payment gateway is, and how they work. Uncover the benefits and limitations of using a payment gateway and how to select the best payment gateway for your business.
David Beach
•8 minutes
Business banking
Top 5 Revolut alternatives: compare fees, features & benefits
Looking for an alternative payment solution to Revolut? Struggling to find low fees and a borderless experience? Read on to compare different solutions and discover which is right for your business.
David Beach
•7 minutes
Online payments
Digital Payments: What are they and how do they work?
Discover what digital payments are, how they work, and their importance in 2024. Learn about different types of digital payments and top digital payment providers in the UK.
David Beach
•6 minutes
Airwallex news
May release notes: Introducing Airwallex Bank Feeds integration with Quickbooks, multi-currency Global Accounts, and Klarna enhancements
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Scaling at speed – lessons from Booking.com's former CFO
Olivier Bisserier spent almost a decade at one of the world’s largest online travel platforms. Olivier speaks to Airwallex about scaling a business at speed, how we are thinking about work-life balance wrongly, and why modern CFOs must be tech-savvy and think like Olympians.
David Beach
•6 minutes
Transfers
Foreign transaction fees and how to avoid them
Understand foreign transaction fees, the impact it has on your business operations, and effective strategies to minimise or eliminate these fees.
David Beach
•8 min
Corporate cards
Virtual cards: 10 benefits & disadvantages you may face
Are virtual cards right for your business? Learn how you can enable real-time tracking and streamline your expense management with virtual cards.
•4 minutes
Business banking
Adyen vs Airwallex: compare fees, features & benefits
Adyen and Airwallex both offer an end-to-end payments platform, but how do they compare on price and other key features? Read on to find out.
David Beach
•8 minutes
Compare the top 7 payment gateway providers & services in UK 2024
Payment gateways help businesses accept money from customers who pay using a credit card or another method of electronic payment. We've compiled a list of the top 8 payment gateway providers.
David Beach
•6 minutes
Business banking
GoCardless vs Airwallex: compare on fees, features & benefits
GoCardless and Airwallex both aim to facilitate customer collections, but how do they compare on price and other key features? Read on to find out.
•5 minutes
Airwallex news
Release notes: Expanded local payment rails, improved cards visibility and more
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Online payments
The best seven payment processing companies and services in 2025
Payment processing companies handle financial transactions between merchants and customers. They sell a type of financial software that businesses use to accept and process payments. Here's the top 7 payment processing software and services you should be aware of.
David Beach
•5 minutes
Online payments
A 2024 anatomy of an optimised cross-border checkout experience
A recent study conducted by consulting firm Edgar, Dunn & Company, sheds light on the key factors that drive cross-border eCommerce success. In this article, we'll layout exactly what eCommerce brands need to consider when selling overseas.
Immy Spence
•3 minutes