Airwallex: Granted Payment Institution License in Singapore

Airwallex: Granted Payment Institution License in Singapore

  • Airwallex is a global payments platform with a mission to empower businesses of all sizes to grow without borders
  • The company has nearly doubled its headcount in 2021 to over 1,000 employees today across 19 locations globally, including Singapore
  • Announced at Singapore FinTech Festival that its Singapore entity was granted a Major Payment Institution License by the MAS
  • Permitted to provide a suite of payment services including account issuance, domestic money transfer, cross-border money transfer
  • It will progressively introduce a suite of product and service offerings that will enable businesses in Singapore to operate
  • This includes a modern global business account, multi-currency wallet, company and employee cards
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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