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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
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
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
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
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
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
Online payments
Guide to payment gateway integrations: How to get started
Simplify payment gateway integration, unlock intuitive checkouts globally, and increase sales. Reduce fees, boost security, and increase acceptance rates.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•12 minutes
Business banking
How US eCommerce businesses can navigate changing global trade realities
Discover how US eCommerce brands can adapt to shifting trade policies and global payment challenges with smart sourcing and finance strategies.
Erin Lansdown
•6 minutes
Online payments
7 best cross-border payment services and solutions in the US (2025)
Discover the 7 best cross-border payment services and solutions in 2025. Explore top platforms to simplify international transactions and enhance your business operations.
Erin Lansdown
•8 min
Online payments
How travel companies can save millions on cross-border payments
Discover how travel companies cut costs and improve efficiency by modernizing cross-border payments. Learn how to reduce FX fees, avoid forced conversions, and streamline global supplier payments.
Erin Lansdown
•6 minutes
Online payments
9 B2B payment industry trends to get ahead of in 2025
Discover the top B2B payment industry trends for 2025, from digital transactions to cross-border payments, and what businesses should do to stay ahead.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Finance operations
Compare the top five invoice processing software with AP automation in the US (2025)
If you’re looking to streamline accounts payable, improve spend visibility, and save your finance team hours of manual work, learn how invoice processing software can help.
Erin Lansdown
•8 minutes
Online payments
Cross-border fees: Why they are charged and how to reduce them
Understand different types of cross-border fees and when businesses have to pay these fees. Get tips on how to reduce cross-border fees and protect your margins.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Expense management
Track business expenses: how to take control of spend and reduce taxes
Learn how to track business expenses with ease. Discover methods, tools, and tips for accurate reporting, tax savings, and real-time visibility with Airwallex.
Ross Weldon
•10 minutes
Online payments
What are recurring payments? How they work, examples, and benefits
Recurring payments are a reliable way to collect ongoing revenue. Learn how they work, explore billing models, and see how Airwallex helps you manage them.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Transfers
ACH vs. wire transfers: What’s the difference and how do they work?
ACH is best for low-cost, slower payments; wire transfers are for urgent and large transfers. Learn the differences and which option suits your business needs.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Airwallex news
How to use Airwallex for automated insurance payouts
Insurance companies are turning to real-time, tech-enabled payouts to speed up claims and improve satisfaction. Learn how to stay ahead.
Erin Lansdown
•5 minutes
Online payments
ERP integration: everything a business needs to know
Discover how ERP integration works, why it matters, and how to connect your payments for faster, more accurate financial management.
Ross Weldon
•8 minutes