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Transfers
What is a direct deposit: how it works and benefits explained
Direct deposit is a type of payment method. Explore how it works and how it can benefit both your business and employees.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Transfers
Calculating FX rates: Here’s the easiest way
Looking to calculate an FX rate? Here’s the easiest way to do it.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•4 min
Business banking
Hyperwallet vs. Airwallex: compare on fees, features, and benefits in the US
If your business relies on paying suppliers, contractors, or international employees, choosing the right global payments platform is essential. But which solution is best, Hyperwallet or Airwallex? Read on to compare both solutions and discover which is right for your business.
Erin Lansdown
•10 minutes
Expense management
What is spend management? Process and benefits
Looking to solve your business’s spend management headaches? Learn about effective spend management and how a unified software solution like Airwallex can help.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes
Online payments
What are payment rails? How they work and the types of payment rails
Payment rails transfer money between parties, reducing costs and boosting efficiency for businesses handling cross-border payments. Learn more in this guide.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Airwallex news
February release notes: enhanced SWIFT and ACH payments, improved dispute management, and expanded local transfer capabilities
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Accounting
What is accounting reconciliation and how does it work?
Reconciliation ensures that financial records match actual transactions. See how automation can support accurate account keeping.
Ross Weldon
•7 minutes
Online payments
The future of business payments is instant
The shift to FedNow is transforming business payments with instant, 24/7 transfers. Learn how Airwallex helps businesses leverage real-time payments to improve cash flow, reduce inefficiencies, and drive new growth opportunities.
Ravi Adusumilli
•7 minutes
Online payments
What are cross-border payments and how do they work for businesses?
Cross-border payments help businesses to grow globally, but not all methods are efficient. Learn about cross-border transactions and top business solutions.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•10 minutes
Corporate cards
What is a card issuer and how do they work?
A card issuer enables cardholders to pay for goods and services. It is the bank that has issued the credit or debit card to the customer.
Erin Lansdown
•18 minutes
Embedded finance
API card issuing: A new era in payment technology
Find out how your business can use Airwallex's embedded finance solutions to issue cards and deliver cutting-edge financial services to your users.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes
My 2024 reflections: What we’ve built and where we’re going
As we gear up for our 10th anniversary later this year, I’m immensely proud of what we’ve accomplished together in 2024, and I’m thrilled about the journey ahead.
Jack Zhang
•10 minutes
Embedded finance
Embedded Finance: What it is and how it works
'Embedded finance' is driving the transformation of how businesses and customers access and use financial services. But what exactly is it, and how does it work?
Erin Lansdown
•6 minutes
Online payments
What is a payment API? Guide for global businesses
Learn how payment APIs can help you reach cross-border audiences, increase revenue, and save time and money on manual labor as your business grows.
Erin Lansdown
•10 minutes
Online payments
How machine learning can support fraud detection in online payments
Improve your online payment security with advanced fraud detection. See how machine learning helps prevent fraud and increase customer trust.
Erin Lansdown
•5 minutes
Online payments
What are integrated payments? 4 benefits for businesses
Learn how integrated payments streamline your payment process, improve user experience, and generate more revenue by connecting to existing platforms.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Business banking
What is Banking as a Service (BaaS) and why it’s important to businesses
Discover what Banking as a Service is and how you can use it to offer seamless, customized financial solutions to your customers.
Erin Lansdown
•8 minutes
Online payments
What is a digital wallet and how do they work?
Driven by their uber-convenience, digital wallets are fast becoming the world’s preferred payment method. Learn how they can streamline your business spend.
Erin Lansdown
•8 minutes
Online payments
How to set up online payments for your business
Discover how to set up online payments step-by-step and learn how tools like Airwallex can help simplify the process for businesses of all sizes.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Airwallex news
Is Airwallex safe?
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how we keep your data and accounts safe, including our approach to encryption, compliance, licensing, and fraud protection.
Erin Lansdown
•10 minutes
Business banking
Top 5 Revolut alternatives in the US: compare fees, features & benefits
Looking for an alternative payment solution to Revolut? Struggling to find low fees and a borderless experience? Read on to compare different solutions and discover which is right for your business.
Erin Lansdown
•8 minutes
Airwallex news
January release notes: Streamlined bulk transfer approvals on mobile, instant transfers through Airwallex Pay, and manual capture for Shopline payments
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Online payments
How to create a payment gateway and set it up in 4 steps
Learn how to create a payment gateway in 4 easy steps, and compare the costs of a DIY gateway with the benefits of an end-to-end processor provider.
Erin Lansdown
•10 minutes
Online payments
What is a payment service provider (PSP)?
A payment service provider is a third party that helps merchants accept payments. Learn more about PSPs and how to choose the best one for your business here.
Erin Lansdown
•12 minutes