Open a USD account in the UK
Receve USD payments in the UK with a dedicated US business account. Get started today with no sign-up fees and zero monthly account fees.
“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”
The fastest way to open a USD business account
Reduce payment friction for American customers
Provide your customers in the US with account and routing numbers so they can pay you directly into your USD global account, right here in the UK.
Receive and hold funds in multiple currencies
Expand into new markets easily by opening foreign currency accounts in 11 different currencies.
Improve your margins
Spend less when bringing back funds. Convert and withdraw in seconds with access to our interbank FX rates and a low fee of just 0.5%.
Open a USD account online from the United Kingdom
Save time opening by a USD account online
Provide your customers in the US with account details on the local banking system so they can pay you directly into your USD global account, right here in the UK.
Instant account activation
Set up a USD account online in seconds and start receiving USD payments immediately.
No sign-up fees and zero monthly account fees
Our global accounts are fee-free to open and manage. Just pay a small fee of 0.5% when converting USD back to GBP.
Manage your business finances from a single platform
Integrate with global online marketplaces
Seamlessly integrate with global platforms like Amazon, eBay, Shopify and Paypal. Accept payments in local currencies.
Hold in foreign currencies
Use our global accounts to collect and spend in the same currency, eliminating unnecessary conversion fees.
Combine with virtual payment cards
Pay your global debit card expenses with your multi-currency balance, with zero international card transaction fees.
How do USD accounts work?
You're issued an account number
Share these details on invoices, payment information and integrate with apps like Shopify & Amazon.
Receive payments globally in USD
Use it just like an American business account. Get paid via direct bank transfer.
Withdraw in your local currency
Convert your USD into GBP immediately, using the real conversion rate.
Pay suppliers and staff in USD
Hold USD in your Global Account and pay out via direct deposit. No conversion fees.
Business account pricing
GBP current account
FREE
EUR, USD, AUD, HKD Global Accounts
FREE
FX margin
0.5% or 1% above interbank
International transfers
FREE*
UK domestic transfers
FREE
Batch transfers
FREE
Airwallex Borderless Cards
FREE
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, THB, JPY, CHF. For less frequently traded currencies, we will use the Visa rate.
Xero Integration (Beta)
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.
Open multiple foreign currency accounts, with no monthly fees
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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 (EMI) licence.
We're not a bank, we're better.
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