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Working capital
The silent drain: Why SMEs are leaving billions on the table in idle cash
Discover why idle cash is costing European SMEs thousands each year, how banks profit from your inaction, and three simple treasury strategies to put your EUR, USD, and GBP balances to work in 2026.
Laurens Maartens
•6 minutes
Corporate cards
Virtual cards: what they are, how they work, and why businesses use them
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
•9 minutes
Corporate cards
The top 7 corporate business cards compared by fees and features
Discover our recommendations for the top 7 corporate cards in the UK. Compare fees, features, and explore the benefits to find the right card for your business needs.
Alex Hammond
•13 minutes
Corporate cards
Corporate cards: what they are, how they work, and how to choose the right one
Corporate credit cards improve flexibility and security and can earn extra perks along the way. Learn more about whether commercial cards are right for you.
David Beach
•10 minutes
Expense management
The high-earner ‘credit line’ – how operational respect is winning the war for talent
Former consultants, audit managers, and finance leaders share the reality of expense management at global professional services firms and the gap between the efficiency they sell to clients and the processes their people navigate every day.
Tales from the industry – Part 2.
•3 minutes
Expense management
From ‘department of no’ to engine of ‘yes’ – navigating the tension between governance and consultancy speed
Former consultants, audit managers, and finance leaders share the reality of expense management at global professional services firms and the gap between the efficiency they sell to clients and the processes their people navigate every day.
Tales from the industry – Part 4.
•3 minutes
Expense management
The "Receipt Friday" trap – why global consultancies are bridging the gap between advice and operations
Former consultants, audit managers, and finance leaders share the reality of expense management at global professional services firms and the gap between the efficiency they sell to clients and the processes their people navigate every day.
Tales from the industry – Part 1.
•3 minutes
Corporate cards
Single-use virtual cards for travel agents: how they work and why they matter
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
Corporate cards
Credit card processing: how it works, what it costs, and how to choose a provider
Learn how credit card processing works, what fees to expect, and how to choose the right provider. Reduce costs and scale payments with Airwallex.
Emma Beardmore
•11 minutes
Shannon Scott
•3 minutes
Online payments
The trade rewiring: How businesses are using payment data to find new markets
Trade corridors are shifting faster than strategy cycles can follow. Here's how to use payment data to spot new markets, test demand, and protect margins.
Ross Weldon
•6 minutes
Expense management
The shared service tax – the hidden cost of "manual cleaning" in global finance
Former consultants, audit managers, and finance leaders share the reality of expense management at global professional services firms and the gap between the efficiency they sell to clients and the processes their people navigate every day.
Tales from the industry – Part 3.
•3 minutes
Finance operations
How Airwallex speeds up your cash flow
See how Airwallex helps eCommerce businesses speed up cash flow with localised checkout, multi-currency accounts, and real-time spend visibility.
Ross Weldon
•6 minutes
Ecommerce
5 ways eCommerce brands can protect margins from volatility and FX risk
Buffer your eCommerce business against volatility and FX risk with Airwallex. Avoid FX fluctuations, FX fees, plan conversions in advance, and more.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Finance operations
Currency volatility and the margin problem that hedging can't fix
88% of mid-market corporates now hedge FX exposure, yet 62% still report losses. Here's why the gap exists and what finance teams can do about it.
Ross Weldon
•5 minutes
Finance operations
Finance needs to transform before AI enters the picture. Here’s why.
Most finance teams are waiting for AI to improve before they adopt it. The teams pulling ahead have already started building the foundations that make AI work.
Justin Yek
•5 minutes
Online payments
What high‑performing travel companies get right about payments
Discover how high-performing travel leaders transform payments from a cost centre into a growth lever, protecting razor-thin margins and optimising global performance.
Emma Beardmore
•5 minutes
Online payments
How to open a Chinese bank account (UK business guide)
Learn how to open a Chinese bank account as a UK business, including requirements, documents, costs, and alternatives for cross-border payments in 2026.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes
Online payments
Best Chinese payment gateways for UK businesses in 2026
Discover the best Chinese payment gateways for UK businesses in 2026. Compare Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay and more on fees, integration, compliance, and cross-border support.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes
Technology
The travel CFO’s guide to building a scalable, global payment stack
See how a travel CFO can build a scalable, global payment stack to protect razor-thin margins and drive growth. Unlock the power of multi-currency acquiring, integrated spend management, and like-for-like settlement.
Emma Beardmore
•5 minutes
Business banking
How to calculate transaction fees: Formula and examples
Learn how to calculate transaction fees using simple formulas, worked examples, and a practical calculator method for ecommerce and business payments.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes
Shannon Scott
•3 minutes
Online payments
Payments before, during and after the trip: Designing a traveller‑first payment experience
Learn how to use smarter payment strategies for maximum travel booking conversion with our simple guide. Unlock massive revenue growth and streamline your checkout process today.
Emma Beardmore
•5 minutes
Online payments
CHAPS payment fees explained: Costs, limits, and when to use CHAPS
Learn how CHAPS payment fees work, how much UK banks charge, payment limits, and when CHAPS is worth the cost for businesses. Compare alternatives and reduce transfer fees.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes