Airwallex joins GoCardless to offer direct debit solutions in the UK

By Gloria Mathias

Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, has selected GoCardless to provide direct debit to its customers across several key markets.

Through GoCardless Embed, a white-label integration, Airwallex connects to the GoCardless global bank payment network, helping Airwallex customers to expand into new verticals and use cases where direct debit is preferred.

Airwallex has launched the service in the UK, with Europe expected to follow soon. The announcement is the latest move from Airwallex, which is committed to supporting businesses of all sizes in achieving their global growth ambitions.

Justin Leung, Financial Partnerships Manager at Airwallex, said, “Businesses of all sizes are looking at how they can adapt to evolving customer needs, and payments are no exception. With direct debit continuing to be a trusted and popular way to pay, especially with the rise of the subscription economy, we felt it was the perfect time to strengthen our offering so that our customers can better serve theirs. By working with GoCardless, we were able to provide this option through one simple integration quickly.”

Deepak Colluru, Director of Product Management for GoCardless Embed, shared, “We’re excited to work with Airwallex to bring the best of direct debit to its customers. With fewer intermediaries, they are cheaper than cards and, in many cases, more reliable, too, without expiration dates or lost payment details.

“Partnering with Airwallex is a win-win for us. We’re proud to add to their bank payment offering through Embed, giving them access to a global network in a matter of weeks while at the same time reaching thousands of new merchants through their platform.”