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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
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
FinanceTechnology
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
Business tipsGuides
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
TechnologyE-commerce
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
Guides
Top 4 GoCardless alternatives: compare fees, features & benefits
Looking for an alternative payment solution to GoCardless? 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
•10 minutes
TechnologyE-commerce
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
Company news
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
Guides
Top 5 Stripe alternatives: compare fees, features & 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
GuidesBusiness tipsFinance
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.
Emma Beardmore
•5 minutes
Company newsEngineering
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
FinanceTechnology
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