With explosive transaction growth, a new MiFID license, and a shiny European investment rollout, Airwallex is playing in the big leagues.

Fintech Unicorn? Try Fintech Juggernaut

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 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.

“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.

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).

"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.

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.

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