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Official Airwallex Partner

A Hong Kong business account built
for international payments

Open a multi-currency corporate account, send and receive money globally, and pay your team,
with a dedicated Airwallex account manager included for every business that signs up through Woodburn.

150+

Currencies supported

Zero

Account opening fees

Dedicated

Account Manager

The Woodburn Partnership

More than just an account opening

Anyone can apply for an Airwallex account directly.
As an official Airwallex partner, every business that opens through Woodburn receives something extra.

A dedicated Airwallex account manager
 

When you open your Airwallex account through Woodburn, you're assigned a named account manager at Airwallex, a direct point of contact who knows your account, helps resolve issues faster, and supports you in making the most of the platform. This is not available to businesses applying directly.

  • Named account manager at Airwallex

  • Priority support & faster issue resolution

  • Guidance on platform features and FX strategy

  • Airwallex connected to your Xero by Woodburn

  • One team managing your full financial stack

What's included

What your Airwallex account gives you

A multi-currency corporate account built for businesses with international activity.

Multi-currency account
 

Hold and manage 20+ currencies from a single account.

International Payments

Send money to suppliers and staff worldwide, faster and cheaper than a bank.

Corporate Cards

Virtual and physical cards with spending controls and no foreign usage fees.

Competitive FX Rates
 

Convert currencies at interbank rates, avoiding hidden bank margins.

Xero Integration


Transactions feed directly into Xero, reconciled automatically by Woodburn.

Accounts Payable

Batch payments, approval workflows, and full audit trails built in.

Eligibility

Is your business eligible?

Airwallex accepts most business types and industries, with a few exceptions.

Generally accepted
 

  • Most industries and business types

  • B2B and B2C businesses

  • New businesses with no operating history

  • Holding companies (majority-owned, active subsidiary)

  • Trusts (where UBO holds 25%+ shares or voting rights)

Requires case-by-case approval
 

  • Oil, gas & chemical industries

  • Pharmaceuticals & medical devices

  • Financial sector products & services

  • Legal, accounting & real estate professionals

  • Marketplaces & travel-related services

  • Gambling, adult content, and counterfeit goods are not accepted

Where Airwallex operates
 

Airwallex supports company incorporation and operations across 50+ countries, including Hong Kong, mainland China, the UK, US, Singapore, and most of the EU. A small number of jurisdictions are restricted due to international sanctions.

Note: A small number of countries are restricted from opening Airwallex accounts due to international sanctions, including Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, and a handful of others. 

What you'll need

Getting ready to apply

We guide you through gathering everything needed, most businesses can complete this within a few days.

Certificate of Incorporation

Certificate of Incorporation

Or business registration document for your entity.

ID of Beneficial Owners

Government-issued photo ID for anyone holding 25%+ shares.

ID of authorised person
 

Photo ID of whoever is authorised to act for the business.

Ownership structure
 

Shareholder register or ownership chart, signed by a director.

Getting started

How we set you up

We guide you through the process and connect everything to your Xero

from day one, with your account manager assigned from the start.

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Free call
 

We discuss your business and walk you through the Airwallex application process and document requirements.

Documentation preparation

We help you gather the required documents and submit your application.

Account Opening

Your account is opened and your dedicated account manager is assigned.

Xero integration & ongoing support

We connect Airwallex to Xero and reconcile transactions as part of your bookkeeping.

Free guidance · Account manager included

Ready to open your
Hong Kong business account?

Frequently asked

What's the difference between opening directly and through Woodburn?

When you open through Woodburn, you're assigned a dedicated account manager at Airwallex, plus our team connects your account to Xero and manages ongoing reconciliation as part of your bookkeeping. This isn't available when applying directly.

Is my business eligible?

Most industries are eligible. A small number of regulated sectors (such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, and legal services) require case-by-case approval, and a small number of countries are restricted due to sanctions. We confirm this during your free advisory call.

Are there any account opening fees?

No. Airwallex has no minimum turnover requirement and no account opening fee.

Can a new business with no trading history open an account?

Yes. New businesses can apply, though additional documentation such as a business plan and source of funds evidence will typically be requested.

Get in touch

Start your Hong Kong Journey today

How can we contact you?

We will contact you via email in the first instance

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