Not a chartered bank — regulated as a money services business
Funds not FDIC-insured (held in segregated accounts)
Best for cross-border businesses — overkill for domestic-only
Getting started
Open a Airwallex account in under 5 minutes
Step 1
Apply with your EIN
5–10 minutes online — no minimum deposit required for most plans.
Step 2
Verify your business
Upload formation docs (LLC, corp, sole prop) and government ID.
Step 3
Get your account
Receive routing & account numbers, plus a debit card by mail.
Step 4
Connect your tools
Sync with QuickBooks, Stripe, Shopify and start paying vendors.
Airwallex FAQ
Common questions, clear answers
Is Airwallex a real bank?
Airwallex is a financial technology platform that partners with FDIC-insured banks to provide banking services. Your deposits are held at the partner bank and insured up to $250,000.
Are there monthly fees?
Airwallex's core business checking account has no monthly maintenance fees on the standard plan. Premium tiers with extra features may carry a small monthly fee.
Can I get a debit card?
Yes. You'll receive a physical debit card by mail and can also create unlimited virtual cards for online purchases and subscription management.
Does it integrate with my accounting tools?
Yes. Most popular integrations include QuickBooks, Xero, Stripe, Shopify, PayPal and Square.
Who can open an account?
U.S.-based sole proprietors, LLCs, partnerships, S-corps and C-corps. You'll need an EIN (or SSN for sole props) and a government-issued ID.
The global business account
If your business touches more than one currency, Airwallex will save you serious money on FX and wires compared to a traditional bank.
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