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Amex foreign transaction fees: rates, exemptions, and how to avoid them
Understand what Amex charges for foreign transactions. We explain the rates, which cards are exempt, and how businesses can cut foreign card costs.
Alex Hammond
•11 minutes
Online payments
Payment gateway fees explained: costs, comparisons, and how to reduce them
Understand payment gateway fees, hidden costs, and pricing models. Learn how to compare providers, reduce FX margins, and cut processing costs by up to 2-3% on international transactions.
Alex Hammond
•11 minutes
Online payments
High-risk payment processing: solutions, challenges, and providers
Learn what high-risk payment processing is, why businesses are classified as high risk, challenges they face, and how to choose providers that offer stability and transparent pricing.
Alex Hammond
•12 minutes
Online payments
Stripe payment fees explained: full breakdown and hidden costs
Read more for a detailed breakdown of Stripe payment fees, including pricing models, hidden costs, international charges, and how businesses can reduce Stripe fees.
Alex Hammond
•9 min
Online payments
HSBC international payment fees: charges, rates, and alternatives
Discover what HSBC really charges for international payments. We break down transfer fees, FX rates, hidden costs, and show you cost-effective alternatives for businesses.
Alex Hammond
•8 min
Expense management
6 best payment orchestration platforms for UK businesses
Compare the 6 best payment orchestration platforms for UK businesses. Discover solutions that boost authorisation rates, reduce costs, and prevent downtime.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
International payments systems: How global money transfers work
Learn how international payment systems work, the different types of global money transfer networks, and how businesses move money across borders.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
How to pay suppliers in Hong Kong dollars
Learn how to pay suppliers in Hong Kong dollars, including payment methods, banking details, FX considerations, and how Hong Kong payments differ from Mainland China.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
How to pay suppliers in New Zealand dollars
Learn how to pay suppliers in New Zealand dollars, including payment methods, local bank requirements, FX considerations, and how to avoid delays and fees.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
Hotel payment processing: 6 best payment solutions for hotels
Discover hotel payment processing solutions that cut international fees by 70%. Compare 6 providers for pre-authorisations, multi-currency, and PMS integration.
Alex Hammond
•12 minutes
Online payments
Top six Melio alternatives and competitors (2026)
Melio charges £16 per international payment. Discover better alternatives with multi-currency accounts, zero monthly fees, and 200+ country coverage in 2026.
David Beach
•7 minutes
Online payments
2 hosted payment page examples to inspire your checkout flow
See real hosted payment page examples and learn how leading brands use them to improve trust, conversion and compliance in 2026.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes
Online payments
How to pay suppliers in Singapore dollars
Learn how to pay suppliers in Singapore dollars, including payment methods, local banking requirements, FX considerations, while avoiding delays and fees.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
How to pay suppliers in Australian Dollars
Learn how to pay suppliers in Australian dollars, including payment methods, banking requirements, FX considerations, and how to avoid unnecessary fees.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
How to pay Chinese suppliers: Everything you need to know
Learn how to pay Chinese suppliers, including payment methods, banking requirements, common risks, and how businesses can make secure, compliant payments.
Alex Hammond
•8 minutes
Online payments
Accept WeChat payments: The simple guide
Learn how to accept WeChat Pay payments, what businesses need to get started, and the different ways to accept WeChat Pay online and internationally.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
How to accept Alipay payments: The definitive guide
Learn how to accept Alipay payments, what businesses need to get started, and the different ways to accept Alipay online and internationally.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
How to add Alipay to your WooCommerce checkout
Learn how to set up Alipay payments in WooCommerce, including gateway options, requirements, and best practices for accepting Alipay online.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
Top international payment gateways for eCommerce in 2026
Explore top international payment gateways for eCommerce in 2026. Find the perfect solution to streamline transactions and boost your global online sales.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
A2A payments explained: What they are, how they work, and use cases
Learn what A2A payments are, how account-to-account payments work, their benefits, limitations, and common business use cases.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes
Online payments
CNAPS payment system: What you need to know
What is a CNAPS code? Learn how China’s CNAPS payment system works, when CNAPS codes are required, and whether they apply to Hong Kong payments.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
What is a hosted payment page?: Benefits, examples, and how to set one up
Learn what a hosted payment page is, how it works, and the benefits for businesses. See examples and a step-by-step setup guide.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
Wise vs Equals Money: Multi-currency, fees, and business tools (2026)
Compare Wise vs Equals Money across FX fees, multi-currency accounts, spend management and business tools, and see why Airwallex is the best option for international businesses in 2026.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes
Online payments
Lemon Squeezy vs Stripe: Pricing, features, and the best choice for your business in 2026
Compare Stripe vs Lemon Squeezy for SaaS and digital product payments, including pricing, subscriptions, tax automation, and global expansion. Plus when Airwallex is the smartest alternative.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes