Founded in Melbourne in 2015, Airwallex is a leading fintech company offering a comprehensive suite of financial solutions, including global payment, treasury management, expense management and embedded finance.
At the heart of Airwallex’s success is its proprietary infrastructure, designed to simplify financial operations and empower businesses to thrive globally. With a rapidly expanding customer base of over 150,000 businesses worldwide, Airwallex aims to become the cornerstone of economic infrastructure that transcends borders and fosters growth.
In an era marked by explosive growth in e-commerce and cross-border trade, particularly within the bustling startup ecosystem of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, businesses are hungry for ways to operate more efficiently and resiliently. Technology and innovation are not just buzzwords but the keys to unlocking this transformation.
“With technology at our core, we develop applications to empower businesses to operate anywhere, anytime, serving as the backbone for companies of all sizes,” said Arnold Chan, General Manager, APAC, underlining the company’s dedication to delivering innovative fintech solutions that enhance business and financial processes on a global scale.
Take, for instance, GreenPrice, a social enterprise supermarket that has harnessed Airwallex’s international money transfer service. By processing remittances through local rails, GreenPrice has slashed transaction fees by a six-digit figure annually, allowing reinvestment of the savings into mission-driven growth.
Then there’s PUBG Mobile, a gaming giant with over a billion downloads across more than 200 countries. It utilizes Airwallex’s solutions to manage small-amount, high-frequency global payments, accepting transactions through more than 160 payment methods worldwide.
Chan said one of Airwallex’s most exciting partnerships is with McLaren Racing. “While we have seen significant improvements in both brand presence and trust, along with an increased likelihood of businesses considering Airwallex for their payment needs, McLaren Racing has also benefited from this multi-year collaboration. They achieved rapid account setup and onboarding within 14 days, savings in time and costs associated with international payment runs and foreign exchange fees, as well as access to local payment networks.”
Last year at the Singapore Grand Prix, Airwallex unveiled a 3D sculpture of McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris. Created by American artist Michael Murphy, the piece is themed “Shifted Perspectives,” emphasizing the idea that changing one’s perspective can turn obstacles into opportunities.
As a fast-growing fintech company, Airwallex values its membership with the Chamber, leveraging its strong network and abundant resources. “HKGCC is an excellent platform to showcase how fintech and digital payments can help Hong Kong businesses seize cross-border opportunities and drive efficient growth and global expansion,” he explained.
Looking ahead, Chan emphasized the APAC region’s pivotal role in their success, serving as a dynamic launchpad for many of their cutting-edge products and initiatives, including Airwallex for Startups and Airwallex Yield.
“We are eager to expand our product offerings into new markets such as Malaysia and South Korea to support more businesses thriving in the global economy by employing our cutting-edge financial solutions.”
Airwallex (Hong Kong) Ltd
HKGCC Membership No.：HKA0935
Established：2016
Website：https://www.airwallex.com/hk