Airwallex fee calculator
Estimate Airwallex card fees: 2.8% + $0.30 for US cards, 4.3% + $0.30 for international cards, plus currency conversion when the customer pays in another currency.
Rates assume a US-registered account settling in USD. Any card issued outside the US counts as international.
Airwallex fee breakdown
- You charge
- $100.00
- Processing fee (2.8%)
- −$2.80
- Fixed fee per transaction
- −$0.30
- Total fees
- $3.10
You receive
$96.90
Effective rate
3.1%
At 50 sales a month that is about $155 in fees a month, or $1,860 a year.
The same sale on other gateways
Standard rate for the same amount, customer location and options.
Estimates from each provider's published standard pricing for US accounts. Negotiated rates, taxes, disputes, refunds and payout fees are not included. Check the provider's own pricing page before you rely on a number.
Rates checked on 28 September 2026 against each provider's published US pricing.
Airwallex fees at a glance
Standard pay-as-you-go pricing for a US account settling in USD.
| Fee | Rate |
|---|---|
| Online card payment | 2.8% + $0.30 |
| International cards | +1.5% |
| Currency conversion | +1% |
| Currency conversion | 0.5% above interbank on major currencies, 1% on others |
| Local transfers | Free to many countries; SWIFT transfers carry a fee |
| Chargebacks | $15 per dispute |
| Monthly fee | Explore plan $0; paid plans add features |
Source: Airwallex pricing page
How Airwallex fees are calculated
Airwallex combines a payment gateway with a multi-currency account. A US card costs 2.8% + $0.30, so a $100 sale costs $3.10 and you receive $96.90. An international card is 4.3% + $0.30, or $4.60.
Conversion is 0.5% above the interbank rate for major currencies such as GBP, and 1% for the rest, which includes SAR, AED and EGP. The calculator uses 1% to stay conservative, which puts the international sale at $5.60.
The main advantage is that you can hold the currency in your account and spend it without converting, which avoids the conversion altogether.
Who can open an Airwallex account?
Airwallex opens accounts for businesses registered in the countries it supports, which include the United States. Check its list for your company's country before you apply.
A US LLC can apply for Airwallex at the US rates in this calculator, and many founders run it alongside Stripe for transfers and multi-currency balances.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Airwallex charge on $100?
$3.10 for a US card, leaving you $96.90. For an international card it is $4.60, and about $5.60 with 1% currency conversion.
Is Airwallex cheaper than Stripe?
Airwallex's base rate is 2.8% + $0.30 against Stripe's 2.9% + $0.30, and both add about the same for international cards. The bigger difference is currency conversion and the ability to hold several currencies.
Does Airwallex charge a monthly fee?
The Explore plan is free; paid plans add features such as cards and extra users. The card acceptance fees in this calculator do not require a paid plan.
What are Airwallex's currency conversion fees?
0.5% above the interbank rate for major currencies and 1% for others. A small extra markup can apply at weekends.
Want the lowest rate? Start with a US company.
A US LLC lets you apply for Stripe, PayPal Business and Airwallex at the US rates on this page. Foundlie forms it for one all-in price.