With explosive transaction growth, a new MiFID license, and a shiny
European investment rollout, Airwallex is playing in the big leagues.
There’s hitting targets, and then there’s Airwallex (site). The Australian-founded, globally
sprawling fintech just cruised past $200 billion in annualized transaction
volume (ATV), a figure that demands a little pause, mostly to make sure it’s
not a typo. And yes, that’s up 92% from the previous year. The official announcement
can be seen here.
The future of global banking isn’t years away, it’s happening now.
From launching major product updates to strengthening iconic partnerships, the first half of 2025 has been a big one for Airwallex:
🔶 Crossed $900 million in annualised revenue run rate (up 89% YoY)
🔶… pic.twitter.com/TsRSGXY0Zj
— Airwallex (@airwallex) August 14, 2025
The figure was announced alongside its annualized revenue, which has
soared to $900 million (up 89%). That’s nearly a billion in annual income, all
while the company continues to build out its product suite and expand into new
markets.
In case anyone was still wondering whether cross-border fintech
platforms were “having a moment,” Airwallex has entered the chat with receipts.
Jack Zhang, Co-founder and CEO of Airwallex (LinkedIn).
“Our mission is to become the financial operating system for modern
businesses, enabling them to scale seamlessly across borders, currencies, and
markets, without the friction of traditional financial systems holding them
back,” Jack Zhang, Co-founder
and CEO of Airwallex, said.
The announcement, written by Zhang, highlighted the platform’s ability
to handle everything from payment acceptance and treasury management to expense
reconciliation and border-hopping transactions. In other words, the entire
messy backend of money movement, all neatly tied up in an Airwallex-branded
bow.
The European Invasion: MiFID Licence Secured
As if $200 billion weren’t enough confetti, Airwallex is now setting
its sights on deeper integration into the European financial system. The
company has secured
a MiFID investment firm license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial
Markets (AFM).
This isn’t just a regulatory badge to pin on the fintech’s lapel. The license
allows Airwallex to roll out multi-currency investment products in Europe. That
means businesses using the platform can not only move their money, they can now
grow it too, all under one umbrella.
This evolution places Airwallex in direct competition with traditional
banks and investment managers. It’s not just about helping clients send money
across borders anymore, it’s about helping them make money.
Sporting Ambitions and a London Expansion
In other news, Airwallex recently
signed on as Arsenal football club’s official financial software partner,
injecting its brand into the Emirates Stadium and Arsenal’s digital platforms.
⚽ We’re now an Official Partner of Arsenal Football Club!
Airwallex and @Arsenal share a drive to compete and win on the global stage. As part of this multi-year partnership, we’ll help drive efficiencies across Arsenal’s financial operations and support their continued… pic.twitter.com/vI1k7UGyRq
— Airwallex (@airwallex) July 18, 2025
Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer Juliet Slot sounded positively
chirpy about introducing Airwallex to global “Gooners” during their men’s
team’s Singapore and Hong Kong, saying, ““We’re delighted to welcome Airwallex
to our Arsenal family, and to introduce them to our Gooners around the world on
our upcoming men’s tour to Asia. They share our values, our ambition to grow,
and our ambition to win.”
The takeaway? Airwallex is everywhere and seems to be spreading into as
many new areas as possible.
With Arsenal a global brand, but firmly rooted in the English capital,
it’s perhaps time to remind you that Airwallex also recently announced
their move into a new London office, in upmarket Fitzrovia. Following a
109% YoY growth in revenue, the firm’s 100+ team will serve as a regional HQ for
Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Kai Wu, Chief Revenue Officer at Airwallex (LinkedIn).
“The UK continues to be one of Airwallex’s fastest-growing markets
globally,” said Kai
Wu, Chief Revenue Officer at Airwallex. “The surge in demand for
our platform shows that businesses here are increasingly looking for modern
alternatives to traditional banking and payments infrastructure. Our new
Fitzrovia office is a testament to the incredible momentum we’re seeing and our
long-term commitment to investing in the UK market.”
Israel: Officially Licensed to Thrive
Not content with Europe and the UK, Airwallex has also just earned a
payment service license in Israel, granted by the Israel Securities
Authority. The license allows Airwallex to transfer, exchange, clear funds, run
digital wallets, and even offer interest‑bearing instruments in Israel.
Airwallex Obtains Payment Service License in Israel pic.twitter.com/gwDCiuUvXQ
— Crowdfund Insider (@crowdfundinside) July 24, 2025
There’s talk of driving competition against local banks and slashing
costs for consumers. The license comes with rules—like segregating customer
funds, obeying anti‑laundering protocols, and meeting transparency standards.
Watch this space.
So, What’s Next for Airwallex?
At this rate, a Martian satellite office wouldn’t be entirely shocking.
But back on Earth, the roadmap seems to be all about scale, sophistication, and
serious financial infrastructure.
There’s also a growing artificial intelligence (AI ) component. Airwallex
is developing in-house AI systems to do everything from help manage company
spending, improve customer onboarding and process card disputes. They’re not
the only ones, but it’s certainly something to watch.
Airwallex’s playbook is clear: go global, go enterprise, go deep into
financial services. And, most importantly, go fast.
If you weren’t paying attention before, now might be a good time to
start.
For more stories making waves in the world of fintech and finance,
visit our Trending pages.
With explosive transaction growth, a new MiFID license, and a shiny
European investment rollout, Airwallex is playing in the big leagues.
There’s hitting targets, and then there’s Airwallex (site). The Australian-founded, globally
sprawling fintech just cruised past $200 billion in annualized transaction
volume (ATV), a figure that demands a little pause, mostly to make sure it’s
not a typo. And yes, that’s up 92% from the previous year. The official announcement
can be seen here.
The future of global banking isn’t years away, it’s happening now.
From launching major product updates to strengthening iconic partnerships, the first half of 2025 has been a big one for Airwallex:
🔶 Crossed $900 million in annualised revenue run rate (up 89% YoY)
🔶… pic.twitter.com/TsRSGXY0Zj
— Airwallex (@airwallex) August 14, 2025
The figure was announced alongside its annualized revenue, which has
soared to $900 million (up 89%). That’s nearly a billion in annual income, all
while the company continues to build out its product suite and expand into new
markets.
In case anyone was still wondering whether cross-border fintech
platforms were “having a moment,” Airwallex has entered the chat with receipts.
Jack Zhang, Co-founder and CEO of Airwallex (LinkedIn).
“Our mission is to become the financial operating system for modern
businesses, enabling them to scale seamlessly across borders, currencies, and
markets, without the friction of traditional financial systems holding them
back,” Jack Zhang, Co-founder
and CEO of Airwallex, said.
The announcement, written by Zhang, highlighted the platform’s ability
to handle everything from payment acceptance and treasury management to expense
reconciliation and border-hopping transactions. In other words, the entire
messy backend of money movement, all neatly tied up in an Airwallex-branded
bow.
The European Invasion: MiFID Licence Secured
As if $200 billion weren’t enough confetti, Airwallex is now setting
its sights on deeper integration into the European financial system. The
company has secured
a MiFID investment firm license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial
Markets (AFM).
This isn’t just a regulatory badge to pin on the fintech’s lapel. The license
allows Airwallex to roll out multi-currency investment products in Europe. That
means businesses using the platform can not only move their money, they can now
grow it too, all under one umbrella.
This evolution places Airwallex in direct competition with traditional
banks and investment managers. It’s not just about helping clients send money
across borders anymore, it’s about helping them make money.
Sporting Ambitions and a London Expansion
In other news, Airwallex recently
signed on as Arsenal football club’s official financial software partner,
injecting its brand into the Emirates Stadium and Arsenal’s digital platforms.
⚽ We’re now an Official Partner of Arsenal Football Club!
Airwallex and @Arsenal share a drive to compete and win on the global stage. As part of this multi-year partnership, we’ll help drive efficiencies across Arsenal’s financial operations and support their continued… pic.twitter.com/vI1k7UGyRq
— Airwallex (@airwallex) July 18, 2025
Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer Juliet Slot sounded positively
chirpy about introducing Airwallex to global “Gooners” during their men’s
team’s Singapore and Hong Kong, saying, ““We’re delighted to welcome Airwallex
to our Arsenal family, and to introduce them to our Gooners around the world on
our upcoming men’s tour to Asia. They share our values, our ambition to grow,
and our ambition to win.”
The takeaway? Airwallex is everywhere and seems to be spreading into as
many new areas as possible.
With Arsenal a global brand, but firmly rooted in the English capital,
it’s perhaps time to remind you that Airwallex also recently announced
their move into a new London office, in upmarket Fitzrovia. Following a
109% YoY growth in revenue, the firm’s 100+ team will serve as a regional HQ for
Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Kai Wu, Chief Revenue Officer at Airwallex (LinkedIn).
“The UK continues to be one of Airwallex’s fastest-growing markets
globally,” said Kai
Wu, Chief Revenue Officer at Airwallex. “The surge in demand for
our platform shows that businesses here are increasingly looking for modern
alternatives to traditional banking and payments infrastructure. Our new
Fitzrovia office is a testament to the incredible momentum we’re seeing and our
long-term commitment to investing in the UK market.”
Israel: Officially Licensed to Thrive
Not content with Europe and the UK, Airwallex has also just earned a
payment service license in Israel, granted by the Israel Securities
Authority. The license allows Airwallex to transfer, exchange, clear funds, run
digital wallets, and even offer interest‑bearing instruments in Israel.
Airwallex Obtains Payment Service License in Israel pic.twitter.com/gwDCiuUvXQ
— Crowdfund Insider (@crowdfundinside) July 24, 2025
There’s talk of driving competition against local banks and slashing
costs for consumers. The license comes with rules—like segregating customer
funds, obeying anti‑laundering protocols, and meeting transparency standards.
Watch this space.
So, What’s Next for Airwallex?
At this rate, a Martian satellite office wouldn’t be entirely shocking.
But back on Earth, the roadmap seems to be all about scale, sophistication, and
serious financial infrastructure.
There’s also a growing artificial intelligence (AI ) component. Airwallex
is developing in-house AI systems to do everything from help manage company
spending, improve customer onboarding and process card disputes. They’re not
the only ones, but it’s certainly something to watch.
Airwallex’s playbook is clear: go global, go enterprise, go deep into
financial services. And, most importantly, go fast.
If you weren’t paying attention before, now might be a good time to
start.
For more stories making waves in the world of fintech and finance,
visit our Trending pages.
