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What are merchant category codes and how do you find one?
What is a merchant category code (MCC) and how can you find your merchant category code? Learn the ins and outs of MCCs with Airwallex.
Emma Beardmore
•5 minutes
Finance operations
Scaling your marketplace globally with embedded finance solutions
Here, we’ll look at the benefits of scaling your marketplace globally and how to get started by choosing the right markets to enter.
Emma Beardmore
•6 minutes
Corporate cards
What is a prepaid card? Differences from credit and debit cards
Prepaid cards spend from preloaded funds instead of a credit line or bank account, so they’re great for budgeting. But there are other perks and fees you should know about.
David Beach
•10 minutes
What is the merchant discount rate and how does it work?
What is a merchant discount rate (MDR) and how do they work? Explore merchant discount rates, their impact and how to reduce MDRs with Airwallex.
Emma Beardmore
•7 minutes
Expense management
Airwallex Spend: Revolutionising business spend management, with AI-powered automations at every step
Airwallex Spend brings together our Corporate Cards, Expense Management, and Bill Pay products into a unified suite of tools to help you manage your spend.
Ross Weldon
•4 minutes
November release notes: Streamlined Afterpay with currency switching, Payment Link improvements, and customisable transfer notifications
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Being human: Obstacles and opportunities | In conversation with Lando Norris
In this interview, we explore the mindset Lando Norris has adopted to become a world-class racing driver. Drawing on his career, Lando opens up about how to look at obstacles differently, find a fresh approach, and convert them into opportunities.
•10 minutes
Corporate cards
What is a corporate card? A guide for your business spending
Corporate credit cards improve flexibility and security and can earn extra perks along the way. Learn more about whether commercial cards are right for you.
David Beach
•7 minutes
How to calculate cost of sales for your business
In this article we’ll talk you through the ins and outs of cost of sales, and why it’s such a vital concept for businesses to understand.
Emma Beardmore
•9 minutes
Online payments
What is a merchant account? When and how to open one
Merchant accounts are separate business accounts that enable companies to accept card payments. See if you need one and review the requirements to get started.
David Beach
•6 minutes
Online payments
Payment links: How they work and how to use them
Simplify online payments with payment links. Learn its benefits and why businesses need Airwallex Payment Links for their payment needs.
Emma Beardmore
•10 minutes
How to calculate burn rate (the right way!)
Learn how to calculate gross and net burn rates to forecast your cash runway better. Understand what makes a good burn rate and how to improve it.
David Beach
•10 minutes
Accounting
What are liquid assets and why are they important?
Learn the importance of liquid and non-liquid assets, their impact on business liquidity and how to access cash quickly with Airwallex.
David Beach
•6 minutes
October release notes: Afterpay now available, Mexico collections and easier platform management for UK and EU
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes
Corporate cards
What is a virtual card? How do they work?
Explore our guide to virtual cards for businesses in Europe. Learn what they are, how they work and how to get them.
David Beach
•8 minutes
Expense management
Why disconnected spend management is costing your business
Managing spend is no longer as simple as balancing what comes in with what goes out. For UK businesses, it’s become a complex challenge, with finance teams entangled in a web of disconnected tools and manual processes.
Ross Weldon
•4 minutes
Corporate cards
Virtual cards: 10 benefits & disadvantages you may face
Are virtual cards right for your business? Learn how you can enable real-time tracking and streamline your expense management with virtual cards.
David Beach
•9 minutes
What is an ACH transfer and how does it work?
Learn what ACH transfers are and how they work for international payments. Find out more on associated costs and alternatives for sending money globally.
Emma Beardmore
•6 minutes
Why is my bank transfer delayed? 6 potential reasons
Learn what happens during bank transfers, why bank transfers are commonly delayed, and how you can lessen the negative impact.
Emma Beardmore
•8 minutes
Online payments
International wire transfer: How to quickly send money abroad
Learn how international wire transfers work, including service providers, fees to know, and how long a transfer takes, with tips to speed up the process.
David Beach
•5 minutes
Online payments
What is an eCommerce payment gateway and how does it work?
Learn how eCommerce payment gateways operate, their advantages, and how to select the best provider to meet your global payment gateway requirements.
David Beach
•12 minutes
Airwallex news
The next evolution of Airwallex
We've launched a significant update to our service, built to deliver as much value to our customers as possible.
•2 mins
What is an International Bank Account Number (IBAN)?
What is an IBAN? Learn how International Bank Account Numbers work, where to find yours, and how they streamline global money transfers.
Emma Beardmore
•6 minutes
Airwallex news
September release notes: Quicker activation for Apple Pay, customisable monetisation with Application fees and improved deposit information
Discover the latest product releases from Airwallex.
•5 minutes