Open a Chinese Yuan account in the UK
Receive Chinese Yuan via SWIFT with a dedicated CNY business account. Get started today with no sign up fees and zero monthly account fees.
*other fees and charges may apply
*other fees and charges may apply
“Massively simplifies the challenge of doing business overseas”
"Airwallex aims to upend global payments system"
“Airwallex is the highest ranked Australian firm at #32” - Top Global 100 Fintech
“Airwallex offers exchange services that are cheaper and faster”
Open a Chinese Yuan account online
Easy to open
Get your own Chinese Yuan business account without needing to visit an international branch to get started.
Sign up through your web browser
Skip the excessive paperwork and queues usually required to open a business account.
Spend less on fees, more on growth
Airwallex Global Accounts come standard with no monthly account fees or international transaction fees.
Receive, hold and spend in Chinese Yuan
Receive payments in Chinese Yuan
Receive payments directly in Chinese Yuan. Avoid unnecessary conversion fees by paying out directly from your CNY balance.
Hold funds in CNY
Hold funds with zero monthly fees or charges. Convert and withdraw into GBP when you're ready using our interbank FX rate + 0.5%.
More time for what matters
Save time when paying multiple suppliers and employees across the globe with batch payment capabilities.
Grow your business in China without the red tape
Improve company cashflow
Convert money from your Chinese Yuan business account and withdraw into your bank account for quicker access to your funds.
All-in-one platform
Safely send money in over 23 currencies with peace of mind that your supplier will receive it on time.
Pay via Borderless Cards
Issue virtual payment cards and use them to pay in foreign currencies using funds in your wallet.
The global business account that lets you do more, for less
UK business account
FREE
FREE (available in 11 currencies)
FX currency conversion fee
0.5% or 1% above our interbank rate
International transfers
FREE*
UK domestic transfers
FREE
Batch transfers
FREE
Employee cards
Free for your first 5 cardholders.***
£5 per additional cardholder per month including Airwallex Expenses
International card transactions
FREE**
*Where payments are made through Airwallex’s payment network there are no payment fees. However any payments made via the SWIFT network will still incur a payment fee of £10 SHA. Click here for more information.
**For card transactions, you will access our interbank rates plus small margin for the following currencies: GBP, USD, AUD, EUR, HKD, CAD, NZD, SGD, JPY, CHF. For less frequently traded currencies, we will use the Visa rate.
*** The first 5 cardholders will be free. Active cardholders numbered 6-50 will incur a charge of £5 per active cardholder per month.
Open multiple foreign currency accounts, with no monthly fees
Xero Integration
Make bookkeeping a breeze
Seamlessly integrate your Airwallex account with Xero for easy payment reconciliation.
Quick and easy integration
Link your Airwallex and Xero accounts in just a few clicks.
Multi-currency transaction syncing
Sync your multi-currency Airwallex transactions to Xero, including who made the transaction and where.
Syncs hourly
Ensure your Xero transaction records are up to date for your accountant or bookkeeper.
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Security is at our core
Protected
We work with world-class security providers to ensure your funds and accounts are secure at all times.
Authenticated
Your data is stored and protected behind multiple layers of authentication. Airwallex is compliant with the second Payment Services Directive (PSD2), the European standard for online payment authentication.
Secure
Our security systems and procedures are based on the highest international standards including PCI Level 1 compliance.
Compliant
Airwallex is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and holds an Electronic Money Institution licence (EMI Ref No. 900876).
You don't need a bank to run your business
Start winning new markets today. Open an account in minutes, and join thousands of businesses already using Airwallex to streamline their finances globally.
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