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.
Reduce payment friction
Make it easier for your customers to pay you, by accepting payments in their preferred currency.
Bring your money back with ease
Convert and withdraw funds into your preferred currency in seconds.
Get started in minutes
Avoid lengthy queues and excessive paperwork. Open an account completely online.
A Pound Stirling account built for business
Reduce payment friction by providing your customers in the UK with a sort code an account number so they can pay you directly in British Pound. Add your account details to invoices and integrate directly with eBay, Shopify, Amazon and more.
Receive faster British Pound payments in the United States
Your money is sent through the UK's local banking network, arriving in your Global Account in one business day or less. Customers can pay you locally through their business banking, meaning your funds arrive fast and in full.
Zero monthly fees and market-beating exchange rates
Your GBP Global Account comes with zero monthly account fees, always. When you’re ready to convert and withdraw your British Pound in USD, you get access to our interbank exchange rates with a low FX fee of 0.5%.
Join the waitlist
Be the first to get access to an Airwallex business account when we launch in the United States.
How do Airwallex Pound Stirling 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.
Activate multiple GBP accounts instantly
Avoid long wait times and excessive paperwork. Airwallex users can open new Global Accounts in a matter of minutes. No need to go into a branch or re-verify documents.
Create multiple accounts
Configure multiple Global Accounts in GBP to easily reconcile multiple revenue streams. Combine with accounts in EUR, AUD and USD to manage your business’ global finances from a single platform.
Open multiple foreign currency accounts, with no monthly fees
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We work with world-class security providers to ensure your funds and accounts are secure at all times.
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Your data is stored and protected behind multiple layers of authentication. Two factor authentication is enabled on your account for added security.
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Airwallex US, LLC is registered as a Money Service Business with FinCEN.
Airwallex US, LLC is licensed or authorized to do business as a money transmitter in some, but not all, states. Service offerings may be sponsored by a FDIC member bank, to which Airwallex acts as a service provider. NMLS #1928093.
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