Open a GBP business account in the United States
Get access to your own GBP Global Account without the usual hassle. Open an account online and start receiving GBP payments in just a few moments.
“Massively simplifies the challenge of doing business overseas”
“Australia’s fastest growing $1 billion dollar start up”
A Pound Sterling account built for business
Trade in the UK, without the red tape
Open a local UK transaction account to receive payments directly in GBP.
Accept and payout funds in multiple currencies
Expand into new markets easily by opening foreign currency accounts in 11 different currencies.
Improve your margins
Spend less when bringing back funds. Convert and withdraw in seconds with access to our interbank FX rates.
Start saving on everyday business transfers with Airwallex
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Where possible, payments are made using Airwallex’s local network to eliminate transaction fees and deliver your funds faster and in full. All pricing set forth herein is subject to change without notice. Third-party fees (e.g., SWIFT fees, banking partner fees) may apply. For more information, please review our Country Payout Guide.
Receive faster British Pound payments in the United States
Save time by opening a Stirling account online
Create new accounts at the click of a button. No need to visit the UK or a bank branch to get started.
No sign-up fees and zero monthly account fees
Our global accounts are fee-free to open and manage. Just pay a small fee of 0.4% when converting GBP back to USD.
Instant account activation
Airwallex customers can activate a new Stirling transaction account instantly, no additional verification needed.
Manage your business finances from a single platform
Integrate with global online marketplaces
Seamlessly integrate with global platforms like eBay, Shopify and Paypal. Accept payments in local currencies.
Hold in foreign currencies
Use our global accounts to collect and spend in the same currency, eliminating unnecessary conversion fees.
Integrate with our API suite
Streamline your global financial operations with our best-in-class APIs. Integrate our payment capabilities into your business' workflows.
How do Airwallex Pound Sterling accounts work?
You’re issued an account number & sort code
Share these details on invoices, payment information and financial tools.
Get paid locally in Pound Sterling
Use it just like a Stirling business account. Get paid via direct bank transfer.
withdraw in your local currency
Convert your GBP into USD immediately, using the real conversion rate.
Pay suppliers and staff directly in GBP
Hold GBP in your Global Account and pay out via direct deposit. No conversion fees.
Open multiple foreign currency accounts, with no monthly fees
What users say about Airwallex
“Airwallex has been a game changer for all our banking needs. As a fast-growing startup, we need a scalable yet cost-efficient batch payment solution to pay our employees and vendors both inside and outside Hong Kong. Airwallex helps us save money on every bank transfer with their near-zero transaction fee and market-beating FX rates. We also use Airwallex’s multi-currency Visa cards for business travel expenses and SaaS subscriptions to avoid hidden bank fees that would otherwise have been difficult to spot. Would highly recommend other startups to get started with Airwallex!"
Henson Tsai
Founder, SleekFlow
“Airwallex has been great for our team - it makes payments and transfers so much easier, and has saved us significant amounts of time compared to what we were doing before with HSBC. Airwallex's platform is easy to use and very intuitive. Airwallex virtual card has solved most of our painpoints with sharing corporate card numbers and credit card limits. The best part is being able to save money on all our monthly bank transfers, and we've already saved thousands of dollars by using Airwallex. Airwallex's support has also been highly responsive to troubleshoot any issues in a timely manner.
Sarah Chang
Co-founder & COO, Forkast.News
“Airwallex provides us with flexibility and cost savings in dealing internationally. We used Airwallex to receive our recent global fundraising round and pay international suppliers and are saving at least 5% per dollar transferred versus the big banks.”
George van Dyck
Finance Manager, Zoomo
“Airwallex has been a game changer for us. I cannot recommend these guys enough. The forex services are super efficient and super competitive. The customer service is not gold-plated, it's solid gold. One of the best eCommerce services for merchants we have come across since PayPal hit the scene 20 years ago."
Murray Kester
CEO, Cosmetics Now – eCommerce
“Having all our global SaaS subscriptions in one place has streamlined our finance processes and enabled better tracking and control of expenses. It’s even better knowing that Airwallex isn’t hitting us with any international transaction fees.”
Warren Durling
Chief Operating Officer, Dovetail – Digital Agency
“Airwallex is our one-stop shop for all our banking needs, in one easy-to-use interface. Without Airwallex, we would not have been able to scale our business as fast as what we’ve been able to achieve.”
Andrew Ford and Rosa-Clare Willis
Co-founders, Crockd – eCommerce
“Airwallex saves us $40,000 annually in collections costs from our sales on Amazon, which is the majority of our sales in the U.S. market. It also allows us to ‘repurpose’ our international currencies. For example, if we sell in Europe we can pay European suppliers in Euros as well. There’s no need to ‘double convert."
Edward Agaba
Controller, Dalstrong
Security is at our core
Protected
We work with world-class security providers to ensure your funds and accounts are secure at all times.
Highest standards
Airwallex meets the highest international security standards including PCI DSS, SOC1, and SOC2 compliance, in addition to our local regulatory requirements.
Security first
Our modern infrastructure allows us to implement best-in-class security controls which are monitored 24/7 to keep your account safe.
Compliant
Airwallex US, LLC is registered as a Money Service Business (MSB Registration No. 31000217304395) with FinCEN.
Airwallex US, LLC is licensed or authorized to do business as a money transmitter in some, but not all, states. NMLS #1928093. In the United States, banking services are provided by Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC.
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You don't need a bank to run your business
Start winning new markets today. Open an account in minutes, and join thousands of businesses already using Airwallex to streamline their finances globally.
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