back Back

Airwallex adds Deutsche Bank for cross-border collection and API-enabled FX services

By Edil Corneille

July 28, 2020

Share

AirwallexDeutsche Bank will enable Hong Kong-based global FinTech unicorn – Airwallex, to provide virtual account collections and API-enabled foreign exchange services in Japan and Hong Kong respectively. Already live in Japan, the solution will further allow Airwallex to seamlessly process and convert cross-border payments made to its merchants based in Greater China by using virtual accounts and API technology.

Merchants using Airwallex will benefit from not needing to open bank accounts in the markets where their customers are based, thereby simplifying the entire payment process.

Chintan Shah, APAC Head of Corporate Cash Management at Deutsche Bank enthused, “We are delighted to partner with Airwallex to further build the company’s international business of digital payment collections. With our leading-edge corporate payment solutions, expertise in working with fintech and e-commerce companies worldwide, Deutsche Bank is well placed to be the cash management bank of choice for this industry as we help to support the growing digital economy.”

Founded in 2015, Airwallex is a financial services technology company that is transforming the way businesses move and manage money across borders through a financial infrastructure designed to help its customers grow in their own markets and in all corners of the globe. Its existing customers span across industries such as digital, e-commerce, transportation, education, and travel.

Jack Zhang, CEO and Co-Founder, Airwallex elucidated, “As more online merchants around the world, including Greater China and Japan, look to expand their client base beyond their home market, this digital payment collection service will be a game changer for them. We intend to work with as many partners like Deutsche Bank to extend this service in more markets and realize our mission to empower businesses to grow beyond borders and scale the digital economy.”

Previous Article

July 28, 2020

Viva Wallet and WooCommerce collaborate to offer smart payments

Read More
Next Article

July 28, 2020

EMQ announces closure of $20 million Series B funding round

Read More






IBSi FinTech Journal

  • Most trusted FinTech journal since 1991
  • Digital monthly issue
  • 60+ pages of research, analysis, interviews, opinions, and rankings
  • Global coverage
Subscribe Now

Other Related News

October 29, 2024

Afin Bank and Thought Machine launch digital bank for Africans in the UK

Read More

October 22, 2024

Tuum partners with Google Cloud to deliver core banking in EMEA

Read More

October 17, 2024

Stress and Mortgages: Are UK Banks Failing Homebuyers?

Read More

Related Reports

Sales League Table Report 2024
Know More
Global Digital Banking Vendor & Landscape Report Q3 2024
Know More
NextGen WealthTech: The Trends To Shape The Future Q4 2023
Know More
IBSi Spectrum Report: Supply Chain Finance Platforms Q4 2023
Know More
Treasury & Capital Markets Systems Report Q1 2024
Know More