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Compare the top 5 payment processing software and service providers in the US (2025)
Discover the top payment processing companies and services in the US in 2025. Find out how to choose one that suits your needs and helps your business grow globally.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•15 min
Airwallex news
Introducing Connected Account Console: a unified operational solution for embedded finance
We are pleased to introduce Connected Account Console, a solution for platforms to view and manage activity related to their onboarded connected accounts, and to deliver embedded financial services in a more streamlined manner.
•5 mins
Online payments
What's an electronic funds transfer (EFT)? How they work, its benefits, and types
An Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is a digital money movement from one bank account to another. Learn how they work, their benefits, and types in this guide.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8.5 minutes
Accounting
What is payroll processing and how does it work?
Payroll processing involves much more than paying employees. It can be a complex, multi-step process especially for businesses with an international workforce.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Online payments
What is chargeback insurance? How to protect your business from disputes
Chargeback insurance helps protect businesses from losses resulting in disputes. Learn more about how it works, what’s covered, and the benefits in this guide.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Business banking
Tariffs: The impact on small businesses and three ways to protect your margins
Tariffs raise import costs, disrupt supply chains, and affect global competitiveness. Find out how you can mitigate the impact of tariffs and protect your margins.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Online payments
6 International payment methods for cross-border payments
This article explores the infrastructures, risks, and regulations steering cross-border payment systems to uncover the ideal mix of speed, savings, and transparency that are essential for businesses to grow.
Erin Lansdown
•5 minutes
Business banking
5 top international business bank accounts (and modern alternatives) in the US for 2025
Discover the top 5 international business bank accounts (and alternatives) for US companies in 2025. Learn about their features, how they work, and compare them with alternatives to find the best fit for your business.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Airwallex news
April release notes: Instant B2B transfers with Airwallex Pay, smarter FX planning, and new local payment methods
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•4 minutes
Technology
How tokenization works and its benefits for online payment security
Learn how tokenization can enhance customers payment experience and streamline the management of payment data, providing better security in online payments.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Expense management
Reimbursement: a guide for employers
Learn about reimbursement for businesses: types, definitions, policy creation, and tips to simplify the employee reimbursement process.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•13 minutes
What is invoice processing? A complete guide
Streamline your invoice processing and boost efficiency. Learn about manual vs. automated processes, key benefits, and best practices for optimizing your AP workflow.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Online payments
Digital payments: What they are and how do they work?
Explore what digital payments are, how they work, and why they matter in 2025. Get to know the different types of digital payments and discover the top options in the US.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•12 minutes
Online payments
Payment gateways vs payment processors: What's the difference?
Learn what payment gateways and payment processes are, how they differ, and how they work together to facilitate fast, secure online payments.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Embedded finance
What are embedded payments: benefits and best practices for your business
Discover how embedded payments can help your platform boost revenue, scale globally, and deliver a better customer experience with Airwallex.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•12 minutes
Online payments
Understanding SEPA payments: Everything businesses need to know
Learn how SEPA simplifies cross-border euro payments across markets within the SEPA zone, letting you collect payments fast and cost-effectively as you expand into Europe. Simplify recurring payment and collect them at lower costs with SEPA Direct Debit.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Online payments
What is a payment facilitator? A guide to the payfac model and how to use it
Learn the ways a payment facilitator can help you optimize your direct payments, own your payment system, and monetize financial services to sub-merchants.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Online payments
What are third-party payment processors? How they work and choosing the right fit for your business
Third-party payment processors help businesses accept different online payment methods without opening a merchant bank account. Learn how they work here.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Finance operations
What is entity management?
Learn how entity management helps businesses stay compliant and scale globally. Explore how Airwallex supports growing companies with multi-entity operations.
Ross Weldon
•6 minutes
Online payments
Why more OTAs are becoming merchants of record in 2025
Learn why leading online travel agencies (OTAs) are becoming the merchant of record (MoR) to gain control of payments, improve customer experience, and drive profitability.
Erin Lansdown
•6 minutes
Online payments
Cross-border selling: Four ways to increase your cross-border sales
Learn about cross-border selling and common challenges faced by businesses. Find out how to expand globally and drive cross-border sales with the right partner.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Online payments
Marketplace payment processing: What it is and how to choose the right provider
In this guide, explore how marketplace payment processing works and its benefits. Plus, learn how to choose the best provider for your business’s needs.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Transfers
When should (or shouldn’t) your business be in the flow of funds?
Should your business manage customer funds directly? Learn when to be in the flow of funds, what compliance requires, and when to partner with a licensed provider instead.
Erin Lansdown
•6 minutes
Business banking
What is an offshore bank account?
Learn what an offshore bank account is, how to open and access one, and why businesses use them to manage global finances.
Ross Weldon
•7 minutes