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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

Online payments
WooPayments vs Stripe: Which is the best payment platform for WooCommerce stores?
Compare WooPayments vs Stripe pricing, features, global reach, and WooCommerce optimisation. Plus, where Airwallex is the best choice for UK stores selling internationally in 2026.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Online payments
Shopify Payments vs Stripe: Which payment gateway is best for your store in 2026?
Compare Stripe vs Shopify Payments on pricing, checkout conversion, global selling tools, and payout flexibility, plus why Airwallex is the ideal choice for growing international Shopify stores in 2026.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Online payments
Equals Money vs Pleo: Pricing, features, and the best choice for your business in 2026
Compare Pleo vs Equals Money on expense cards, spend control, automation, and FX costs. Plus, why Airwallex is the smarter choice for UK companies scaling internationally.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Online payments
Mollie vs Stripe: Pricing, features, and the best choice for your business in 2026
Compare Mollie vs Stripe on pricing, supported payment methods, integrations, and global expansion features. Plus how Airwallex offers a smarter payment solution for international businesses in 2026.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Online payments
Equals Money vs Soldo: Pricing, features and the best choice for your business in 2026
Compare Equals Money vs Soldo on corporate cards, expense control, FX fees, and finance automation and discover why Airwallex is the global-first alternative for UK businesses in 2026.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Online payments
Worldpay vs Stripe: Pricing, features and the best choice for your business in 2026
Compare Worldpay vs Stripe across pricing, features, and global payment capabilities. Plus how Airwallex offers a modern alternative built for international businesses in 2026.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Online payments
Payhawk vs Equals Money: Expense cards, FX and finance automation compared
Compare Payhawk vs Equals Money for FX, spend control and finance automation. Plus, how Airwallex helps modern UK businesses scale globally with lower costs and more financial control.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Online payments
Stripe vs Revolut: Payment solutions compared for business growth in 2026
Compare Stripe vs Revolut on pricing, payment processing, global coverage and cash-flow impact plus how Airwallex supports UK businesses scaling internationally with lower FX fees.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes

Airwallex news
New at Airwallex: December Edition
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
Shannon Scott
•3 minutes
Corporate cards
Virtual cards for UK businesses: Benefits and risks in 2026
Learn how virtual cards work for UK businesses in 2026, their benefits and risks, and how to save on fees, manage spending, and stay HMRC-ready.
Alex Hammond
•8 minutes

Business banking
Best way to pay overseas suppliers: A UK business guide
Discover the best and most cost-effective ways for UK businesses to pay overseas suppliers. Compare methods, fees, and smarter alternatives like Airwallex.
Alex Hammond
•10 minutes

Business banking
Top Stripe alternatives for SaaS companies in 2026
Looking for Stripe alternatives? Compare the best payment platforms for SaaS companies in 2026 and see how they stack up on cost, features, and global reach.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes

Finance operations
Conversational AI is rewriting financial leadership
As AI evolves from tool to collaborator, the CFO’s role becomes more strategic. Shannon Scott explores how conversational and agentic AI are redefining financial leadership.
Shannon Scott
•5 minutes

Business banking
Best Stripe alternatives for cross-border payments and global businesses (2026)
Looking beyond Stripe for international payments? Compare the best Stripe alternatives for cross-border transactions, FX fees, and global businesses in 2026.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes

Online payments
Best PCI compliant payment gateways in 2026
Compare the best PCI compliant payment gateways for 2026. Learn which platforms offer secure card processing, fraud protection, and regulatory compliance for businesses.
Alex Hammond
•8 minutes

Expense management
Best SaaS spend management software in 2026
Explore the top SaaS spend management software for 2026. Compare features, pricing, integration, and learn how to choose the right tool for your business.
Alex Hammond
•8 minutes
Online payments
Best global payment solutions for large enterprises in 2026
Explore the best global payment solutions for large enterprises in 2026. Compare features, compliance, FX costs and scalability for international operations.
Alex Hammond
•8 minutes

Business banking
Seven best merchant accounts for UK businesses in 2026
Compare the best merchant accounts for UK businesses in 2026. See features, fees, integrations and find the right provider for secure payments.
• 6 minutes

Expense management
The best subscription management software for UK SaaS teams in 2026
Explore the leading subscription management software options for UK SaaS teams. Compare features, pricing, and integration capabilities and see how Airwallex fits in.
Alex Hammond
• 9 minutes

Online payments
What is a pre-authorisation payment and how does it work?
Learn what pre-authorisation payments are, how they work, and when UK businesses should use them to reduce risk and improve cash flow.
Alex Hammond
• 9 minutes
Online payments
How to pay overseas employees: a complete guide for UK businesses
Learn how to pay overseas employees efficiently as a UK business. Explore payment options, compliance, FX costs, and how Airwallex simplifies global payroll.
Alex Hammond
•11 minutes
Online payments
Payment analytics explained: how to boost revenue and reduce failed payments
Learn what payment analytics is, why it matters, and how to use it to improve revenue, reduce churn, and optimise payment performance.
Alex Hammond
•11 minutes