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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
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
Expense management
What is spend management: process & benefits
Looking to solve your business’s spend management headaches? Learn about effective spend management and how a unified software solution like Airwallex can help.
Emma Beardmore
•5 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 (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
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
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
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