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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
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
Online payments
eCommerce payment processing: What is it and how does it work?
Learn how eCommerce payment processing works to secure online transactions. Discover key steps, payment methods, and essential features in a payment processor.
David Beach
•12 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
Online payments
What is the SWIFT banking and payment system? How it works in 3 steps
The SWIFT banking system is actually a messaging service that facilitates international transfers. Learn how SWIFT payments work and modern business alternatives.
David Beach
•6 minutes
Corporate cards
Single-use virtual cards: A game-changer for travel agents
Learn how single-use virtual cards can increase security and automate complex payments for travel agents. Better track, manage, and reconcile your finances.
David Beach
•5 minutes
Airwallex news
August release notes: UAE AED collections, Global Entity Management, Reimbursements on mobile and more
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Expense management
Turning global spend challenges into growth opportunities
95% of UK finance leaders admit they face challenges in managing global spend and expenses. It’s just one of the learnings from our recent survey on UK business spend management. Learn about the challenges keeping finance leaders up at night.
Ross Weldon
•5 minutes
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 (2026 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
Top 8 business bank accounts in the UK (2025)
Compare the top UK business bank accounts and modern alternatives for 2025. Find the right platform for your business scale, focusing on fees, global features (like multi-currency and FX rates), and speed of setup.
David Beach
•10 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