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Online payments
What is a merchant account? When and how to open one
Merchant accounts are separate business accounts that enable companies to accept card payments. See if you need one and review the requirements to get started.
Erin Lansdown
•4 minutes
Business banking
Airwallex vs Payoneer: compare on price, FX rate, and benefits
If you're expanding your business globally, you'll need a platform to open local accounts, accept payments, and transfer funds across borders affordably. But which is better for you, Airwallex or Payoneer? Read on to see which solution fits your needs.
Erin Lansdown
•3 minutes
Corporate cards
Virtual cards: 10 benefits and disadvantages you may face
Are virtual cards right for your business? Learn how you can enable real-time tracking and streamline your expense management with virtual cards.
Erin Lansdown
•4 minutes
Online payments
Travel payment processing: what online travel agencies need to know
Discover how efficient travel payment processing can help OTAs and tour operators maximize revenue this holiday season by streamlining cross-border transactions and reducing payment complexities.
Erin Lansdown
•6 minutes
Transfers
What is an ACH transfer and how does it work?
Learn what ACH transfers are and how they work for international payments. Find out more on associated costs and alternatives for sending money globally.
Erin Lansdown
•6 minutes
Corporate cards
What is a virtual card? How do they work?
Explore our guide to virtual cards for businesses in the US. Learn what they are, how they work, and how to get them.
Erin Lansdown
•4 minutes
Accounting
Tax Identification Number (TIN): What is it and does my business need one?
Tax Identification Number – find out what a TIN is, if your business needs it, and how to obtain one for free.
Erin Lansdown
•7 min
Online payments
International wire transfer: How to quickly send money abroad
Learn how international wire transfers work, including service providers, fees to know, and how long a transfer takes, with tips to speed up the process.
Erin Lansdown
•5 minutes
Business banking
Airwallex vs Wise: compare fees, features, and benefits in the US
Wise and Airwallex both aim to facilitate seamless global money transfers, but how do they compare on price and key features? Read on to find out.
Erin Lansdown
•5 minutes
Business banking
Do I need a business bank account?
Managing payments is an essential part of running a business. While you need an account, it doesn't have to be from a traditional bank, as non-bank providers also offer business accounts with valuable benefits.
Erin Lansdown
•10 minutes
Online payments
Stripe vs. Airwallex: compare fees, features, and benefits
If you're an eCommerce business, you'll need a payment gateway to accept online payments from your customers. But which solution is best, Stripe or Airwallex? Read on to compare both solutions and discover which is right for your business.
Erin Lansdown
•5 minutes
Business banking
What are open banking APIs and how do they work?
Find out how APIs work, and how they can benefit your business. Open banking APIs give your business secure and compliant access to customer banking data, which can provide valuable insights, automation, and streamlined financial processes, and more.
Erin Lansdown
•9 minutes
Online payments
What is the SWIFT system? How it works and what it means for global payments
The SWIFT banking system is actually a messaging service that facilitates international transfers. Learn how SWIFT payments work and modern business alternatives.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Corporate cards
Single-use virtual cards: A game-changer for travel agents
Learn how single-use virtual cards can increase security and automate complex payments for travel agents. Better track, manage, and reconcile your finances.
•5 minutes
Jack Zhang
•5 mins
Online payments
Revolutionizing travel payments: why top companies are switching to end-to-end systems
The travel industry will see a rise in cross-border movement. For small- and mid-sized travel companies, modernizing payment and financial operating systems is a top priority. Here is a sneak peek of what travel executives have to say about the industry's expansion challenges.
•7 minutes
Airwallex news
June release notes: US payment acceptance updates, transparent transfers and Hong Kong B2B travel cards
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Business banking
Navigating KYC, KYB, and RFIs: Your Compliance Guide
Navigate through meticulously designed industry best practices, including Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) procedures, as well as Requests For Information (RFIs).
•3 mins
Airwallex news
May release notes: Introducing Airwallex Bank Feeds integration with Quickbooks, multi-currency Global Accounts, and Klarna enhancements
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Online payments
Payment gateways: What are they and how do they work?
Find out what a payment gateway is, and how they work. Uncover the benefits and limitations of using a payment gateway and how to select the best payment gateway for your business.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Embedded finance
Why Are So Many Businesses Monetizing Embedded Finance?
Embedded finance, whereby businesses integrate financial technology into their existing products and services. Potential use cases span the entirety of your day-to-day financial operations, including payments, banking, lending, and insurance.
•3 mins
What Airwallex heard at Stripe Sessions 2024 and our reflections
Three key takeaways from the Stripe Sessions that make us incredibly excited about where the industry is heading and what’s to come for the next decade.
•4 min
Business banking
How eComm businesses can avoid the conversion trap
Facing fluctuating FX rates as an eCommerce business? The good news is you can easily access competitive FX rates, reduce costs and expand worldwide.
Chris Wheeker
•3 minutes
Airwallex news
Release notes: Introducing Payment acceptance in the US and expanded local payment rails
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes