The all-in-one finance platform for high-growth startups
The future belongs to founders who think global from day one. We built Airwallex to get you there – one platform for every financial need, no matter where your ambitions take you.
Open Global Accounts in minutes. Accept payments in 130+ currencies. Issue multi-currency cards instantly. Manage expenses in real-time.
Sign up for an account to enjoy exclusive perks. T&Cs apply.
Want to speak to our Startups team? Send us an email [email protected].
Want to speak to our Startups team? Send us an email [email protected].
A startup community built to support global ambition
Your financial stack, with more upside.
As a startup, get more out Airwallex. Receive, convert, hold, and manage your funds all on one platform. There’s even more to gain – ask your investors how they can help you unlock additional perks!
Pay zero payment method fees
Turn revenue into runway. To get you started, pay 0% payment method fees on your first £10,000.
Pay zero FX fees on transfers
Convert currencies seamlessly. See how easy it is to transfer global funds with no FX fees on your first £10,000.
Get 2% cashback on card spend
Get more back on every payment, with 2% cashback on your first £10,000 on card spend.
New customers only. Eligibility requirements apply. Terms and conditions apply.
AIRWALLEX FOR STARTUPS
The startup programme that powers your financial growth
Designed for venture-backed, globally-minded founders
We've designed a dedicated programme for venture-backed startups that turns finance into an advantage from day one. Built on our cross-border financial platform, it helps globally minded founders extend runway, simplify operations, and unlock new markets faster.
Financial benefits and perks to help you grow faster
Our programme unlocks financial benefits that compound as you grow – from exclusive discounts and fee waivers to founder-first pricing that makes it cheaper to launch with Airwallex and scale your global footprint.
Enhanced support and network
Beyond the product, you get access to mentorship and a support network tailored to founders: guidance from senior leaders across Airwallex, hands-on advice from account managers on which products will work best for your model, and opportunities to connect with our community of partners and founders building what’s next.
Why Airwallex?
Powerful solutions engineered for growing businesses
Airwallex is the intelligent financial platform for global businesses. Whether you're just starting your global journey, or need to make global operations more efficient, we've built financial infrastructure that scales with you.
Register your interest
Prefer to chat or have questions? Get in touch with the Startups team at [email protected].
Hear what startups say about us.
“Everything just flows now - approvals, expenses, reimbursements. Managers feel trusted, the finance team is more visible, and we’re moving faster without losing control. Airwallex has completely changed the pace and perception of finance in the business.”
Nathan Humphreys
Financial Controller, Truvi
"We've had such a fantastic experience switching to Airwallex. Previously we were using a traditional bank to make all of our international transactions and they'd constantly lock us out of the account everytime we made a transfer, resulting in hours and hours of lost time on hold. Airwallex is secure, makes it super quick and simple to make and receive international payments."
Rupert
Managing Director, Perspective Pictures
"One thing was clear: We needed a simple-to-use, truly global financial solution that allowed us to seamlessly accept money from customers in multiple markets convert it to other currencies only when needed, and pay vendors in different countries. In other words, we needed to trade globally - not just Australia.”
Richard Li
Co-founder & CEO, July
“We used to use Stripe integrated with Xero. We would send out our invoices to a US-based book store, for example, and they would pay us in USD, which our bank would then automatically convert to AUD. But in many instances, we would rather keep the funds in USD so that we could then pay US-based vendors. The unnecessary currency conversions at high exchange rates meant we were getting ripped off at every stage. Then we switched to Airwallex for payments acceptance, transfers, and global accounts."
Jon Tse
Co-Founder, Karst
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up?
Who's eligible to apply for Airwallex for Startups?
The programme is designed for venture-backed startups with global ambitions – whether you're pre-seed, seed, or Series A. You can either ask your VC for a sign up link, or apply to us directly.
Do I need VC funding to qualify?
Is there anything I can do when my offer expires?
Depending on the volume you put through the Airwallex platform, we'll do a pricing review for you.
How can my investors help me unlock more perks?
Get more perks when your investors are part of our partner network. Ask them if they’re connected, and if not, they can reach out to us at [email protected] to explore becoming a partner.
Is the programme only open to startups based in the UK?
For now, this programme is focused on startups with a business entity registered in the United Kingdom.
What can I find the discounts?
Discounts vary depending on your stage and needs, but as part of the programme you can expect perks like free fees and free FX up to a certain amount. Reach out to our sales team to find out exactly what you're entitled to.
What if I have multiple Airwallex accounts?
Benefits are applied to one account only, so make sure you're signing up with the account ID you want them on.