What Airwallex is
Airwallex is a global financial platform offering multi-currency accounts, corporate cards, expense management and payment gateway APIs in one place. It's the pick for cross-border e-commerce and marketplace-style businesses.
Eligibility
Businesses incorporated in the US, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada and select EU countries. Non-residents with a UK LTD or US LLC are accepted with standard KYB.
Documents required
- Certificate of incorporation or formation
- Company constitution or operating agreement
- Director and shareholder ID
- Proof of address
- Business website and short description of activity
Application walkthrough
Sign up on airwallex.com with a business email. Add entity documents, director and PSC information, and expected transaction flow. Approval typically 3–7 business days.
Standout features
- Local receiving accounts in 20+ currencies
- Multi-currency corporate cards with per-user limits
- Batch payouts to 100+ countries
- Full payment gateway with API and hosted checkout
Frequently asked questions
For pure FX and simple payouts, Wise is easier. For businesses that also need a payment gateway or expense management, Airwallex wins.