How Airwallex beats Revolut
Move beyond Revolut’s limits. Switch to Airwallex for 200+ country reach, same-day payout, and dedicated 1:1 account management that scales with you.
Understand exactly what you'll pay
No hidden fees. Here's a plain-language breakdown of the key costs on each platform for US businesses.
| Account Setup | FX Conversion | Corporate Cards | International Transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | FREE* | +0.5% | FREE to issue | $0 transfer fee on local rails |
 | $0 -$119+ per month | +0.6% after allowance + 1% weekend markups | $49 per additional card | $5 fee per transfer beyond plan allowance |
| Account Setup | |
|---|---|
| FREE* |
| $0 -$119+ per month |
| FX Conversion | |
|---|---|
| +0.5% |
| +0.6% after allowance + 1% weekend markups |
| Corporate Cards | |
|---|---|
| FREE to issue |
| $49 per additional card |
| International Transfer | |
|---|---|
| $0 transfer fee on local rails |
| $5 fee per transfer beyond plan allowance |
Reasons growing companies choose Airwallex
Wider global reach
Send money to 200+ countries, compared to 150+ with Revolut. Airwallex routes payments via local rails in 120+ countries to bypass expensive SWIFT fees.
Zero international transfer fees
When sending via local payment rails, Airwallex charges no transfer fee—just a competitive FX margin. In contrast, Revolut charges $5 per international transfer once plan allowances are exceeded.
Full payment acceptance
Airwallex is a complete payment gateway, enabling businesses to accept cards and 100+ local payment methods in 180+ countries via Shopify, WooCommerce, or custom API.
Corporate cards & expense control
Issue free physical and virtual Visa cards with up to 1.5% cashback on eligible purchases. Set multi-layer approvals and auto-sync with QuickBooks, Xero, or NetSuite.
Airwallex vs Revolut — full feature breakdown
What businesses are saying about Airwallex
“Airwallex is a really good example of how we’re investing in technology. While our previous solution for foreign payments was very slow, manual and outdated, Airwallex is quick, easy and efficient. Not only does Airwallex save the team time, it also saves us money – it’s a win-win.”
Laura Bowden
CFO at McLaren Racing
“Because of Airwallex, we’re enjoying significant cost savings and a more streamlined management of funds between different currencies, which is essential for our travel agency.”
Simon Russell
Authentic Vacations, CEO
"One thing was clear: We needed a simple-to-use, truly global financial solution that allowed us to seamlessly accept money from customers in multiple markets convert it to other currencies only when needed, and pay vendors in different countries. In other words, we needed to trade globally - not just Australia.”
Richard Li
Co-founder & CEO, July
"We've had such a fantastic experience switching to Airwallex. Previously we were using a traditional bank to make all of our international transactions and they'd constantly lock us out of the account everytime we made a transfer, resulting in hours and hours of lost time on hold. Airwallex is secure, makes it super quick and simple to make and receive international payments."
Rupert
Managing Director, Perspective Pictures
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FAQs about upgrading from Revolut
How much are Revolut fees in the US?
Revolut typically charges $5 per international transfer after plan allowances. A 0.6% fee applies to currency exchange exceeding monthly limits, plus a 1% markup for exchanges outside market hours.
How does Airwallex help businesses save on transaction fees?
Airwallex uses local payment rails in 120+ countries to bypass SWIFT networks, eliminating intermediary bank fees. You can also collect funds like a local in 23+ currencies to avoid wire fees.
Can all Airwallex customers use batch transfers?
Yes. Unlike Revolut, which limits bulk payments to Grow plans and above, Airwallex offers batch transfer capabilities to all customers, supporting up to 1,000 payments in a single batch.