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Why the travel industry is booming (and how OTAs are taking advantage)
We've helped many online travel agencies (OTAs) simplify user experience and scale international growth, so if you want to do this, too, keep reading. This blog explores the travel trends led by data and how your agency can make the most of this unexpected boom.
David Beach
•3 minutes
Airwallex news
April release notes: Middle East payouts, mobile money transfers and a smoother Shopify checkout
We’ve got a bunch of new releases that will make it easier than ever before to collect, transfer and manage your money globally.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Online payments
6 definitions you need to know while applying for an online payment gateway
Know Your Business (aka KYB) is a process to verify that a business is legitimate and safe to do business with.
Sophia Cheng
•5 minutes
Online payments
Interchange fees explained: what they are and how they are calculated
Learn how interchange fees work for debit and credit cards and how they differ. See how these fees affect your business and how you can reduce them.
David Beach
•5 minutes
What is an international bank account number (IBAN)?
You may be asked to provide an international bank account number (IBAN) when sending or receiving a global payment. Here, you'll learn what an IBAN is and where to find yours.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Airwallex news
March release notes: Build a global checkout, gain more customers
Global expansion presents a core growth lever that businesses can use to gain thousands of additional customers. That’s why this month we’re helping you build an even better global checkout.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Business banking
Diversify your financial stack to reduce reliance on a single bank
Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US, businesses are asking the right questions about risk exposure. In this article, we explore how businesses can reduce their reliance on a single bank by diversifying their financial stack.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Airwallex news
How Airwallex Business Accounts work in the UK and Europe, and why your funds are always safe
Learn how Airwallex protects and secures customer funds in the UK and Europe, ensuring your money is always safe.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Online payments
What is Interchange++?
Learn what the Interchange++ payments pricing model is, and whether it's right for your business.
Tilly Michell
•1 minute
Airwallex news
February release notes: Online Payments, Direct Debit and IDR Global Accounts
This month's releases are designed to help you scale globally in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Embedded finance
Addicted to BaaS: Why embedded finance will make your product stickier
Want to increase customer retention in your SaaS business? Embedded finance might just be the answer.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Transfers
What are SWIFT and BIC Codes? How Do They Work?
Learn how SWIFT and BIC codes work in international banking, and explore efficient alternatives like Airwallex for faster and cost-effective global money transfers.
David Beach
•3 minutes
Airwallex news
January release notes: Simpler tax reconciliation and expense management
If your New Year’s resolution is to save on fees, improve efficiencies and continue expanding your business globally, we’ve got you covered.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Expense management
How to manage team expenses with virtual debit cards
Tired of clunky, outdated expense management systems? It might be time to switch to virtual debit cards. Here's how virtual cards can benefit your business.
•8 minutes
Embedded finance
API card issuing: A new era in payment technology
Find out how your business can use Airwallex's embedded finance solutions to issue cards and deliver cutting-edge financial services to your users.
•5 minutes
Start-ups
How can European startups attract US investment? By building a US story
We spoke to an investment expert to learn how European businesses can successfully attract funding from US venture capital firms.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Advertising in the Metaverse: A new frontier for marketers?
Meta claims it’s the future of the internet, but what does that mean for marketers? Find out how your business can advertise, build brand awareness and sell products in the Metaverse.
•5 minutes
Business banking
The ultimate tech stack for eCommerce businesses 2023
What makes an effective eCommerce tech stack? How do you know which tools live up to the hype? Read our ultimate guide to find out.
•6 minutes
How to find product market fit (and how to know you’ve found it)
For any eCommerce business, finding product market fit is the holy grail. In this article we discuss how to find product market fit, and the metrics you can use to know when you've found it.
•6 minutes
Procurement
Your guide to dropshipping with Alibaba
Learn why Alibaba, one of the world’s leading eCommerce platforms, is a top choice for your dropshipping needs.
•5 minutes
Embedded finance
How businesses are using embedded finance to stay one step ahead
We explore how businesses can use embedded finance to build, upgrade and scale their product offering, improving profitability and staying one step ahead of competitors.
•5 minutes
Freight forwarders vs third-party logistics: What's best for your eCommerce business?
You’ve built your eCommerce business, and you’re ready to start selling. Now you must ask yourself a question: how do I get my products into the hands of customers? In this article we'll explore the benefits of freight forwarders vs third party logistics.
•5 minutes
Airwallex news
Sell more, save more: with American Express and Airwallex
We’re excited to announce that Airwallex customers will now be able to accept American Express card payments through the Airwallex online payment gateway, and via Payment Links.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Airwallex news
November Release Notes 2022: American Express, Shopify and Expenses
This month, we’ve got a host of new features to help you maximise Q4 sales, save on fees and gear up for 2023.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes