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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
Online payments
What are payment links? How they work and how to use them (UK guide)
Discover how UK businesses can create high-converting payment links. Learn best practices, design tips, compliance rules, and how Airwallex makes payment links simple.
David Beach
•7 minutes
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
Business banking
Top 5 Adyen alternatives: compare fees, features, and benefits
Adyen isn’t right for every business, but payment acceptance is. Consider these five Adyen alternatives and find a payments platform that works for your company.
David Beach
•8 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
Corporate cards
What is a virtual card? How do they work?
Explore our guide to virtual cards for businesses in the UK. Learn what they are, how they work, and how to get them.
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
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