“Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity.”
If you are an eCommerce seller or a digital business operating across borders, you know this mantra well. You work hard to optimize your ads, source the best products, and streamline logistics. But there is a silent profit-killer lurking in your balance sheet: Foreign Exchange (FX) fees and banking friction.
Here is how Airwallex is helping global sellers reclaim their lost margins.
The Problem: The “Double Conversion” Trap
Most traditional payment gateways and banks force you into a conversion loop.
You sell in the US (USD) but live in Europe or Asia.
Amazon or PayPal converts your revenue to your local currency (charging 1.5% – 4%).
You need to pay a supplier in China or the US, so the bank converts your money back (charging another fee).
By the time you access your funds, you have lost a significant chunk of your hard-earned profit.
The Solution: Operate Like a Local, Everywhere
Airwallex solves this by giving you a global financial infrastructure that mimics having a local bank account in key markets.
Collect Like a Local: With Airwallex, you can generate local account details for the US, UK, EU, Australia, and Hong Kong instantly. This allows you to receive payouts from Amazon, Shopify, or Stripe in the original currency—zero forced conversion fees.
Hold and Hedge: Keep your earnings in USD, EUR, or GBP. Wait for a favorable exchange rate, or simply hold the funds to pay future expenses.
Pay Suppliers Directly: Need to pay a supplier in USD? Use the USD you collected from your sales. You bypass the FX process entirely, sending money directly from your Airwallex wallet to theirs.
Beyond Banking: Built for Speed and Scale
Airwallex isn’t just about saving 3% on FX; it’s about operational speed.
Instant Virtual Cards for Ad Spend: Generate virtual Visa cards in seconds for your marketing team. Set limits, track spend in real-time, and pay for Facebook or Google Ads in USD to avoid cross-border transaction fees.
Batch Payouts: Have 50 affiliates or freelancers to pay? Upload a single CSV file and Airwallex handles the rest, sending payments to 130+ countries simultaneously.
Seamless Integration: Sync all your transactions automatically with Xero, QuickBooks, or NetSuite. Your accountant will thank you.
The Bottom Line
In the competitive world of global commerce, every percentage point matters. Stop letting traditional banks eat into your margins.
Join the thousands of sellers who have switched to a smarter, faster way to move money.
