{"id":40925,"date":"2024-11-29T03:51:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T03:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/?page_id=40925"},"modified":"2025-01-13T02:35:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T02:35:42","slug":"business-banking-insights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Banking Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"40925\" class=\"elementor elementor-40925\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ac2a7c8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ac2a7c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-419d30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"419d30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Business Banking Insights<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dae0e63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dae0e63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hear from WorldFirst customers on how they started and scaled their business and how they navigate the world of international trade.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36941fc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36941fc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d4656aa customerStoriesBox elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"5d4656aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"blogs_container\">\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/how-to-receive-international-payments\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2026\/03\/20260309175232350.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/how-to-receive-international-payments\/\">How to receive international payments: 3 top methods<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Selling worldwide? Compare bank transfers, gateways and multi-currency accounts to find the best way to receive international payments and cut fees.<\/p>\n                <span>Mar \/ 2026<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/how-to-pay-international-employees-au-nz\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2026\/03\/20260309170814520.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/how-to-pay-international-employees-au-nz\/\">How to pay international employees: A payroll guide for AU and NZ businesses<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Simplify international payroll for AU & NZ businesses. Learn how to pay global employees in local currencies with speed, accuracy and lower FX costs.<\/p>\n                <span>Mar \/ 2026<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/foreign-transaction-fee\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/11\/20251120094736199.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/foreign-transaction-fee\/\">Foreign transaction fee: Meaning and when it applies to you<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Learn what foreign transaction fees are, when they apply and how to minimize them with effective strategies for your business.<\/p>\n                <span>Nov \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/best-small-business-bank-accounts-new-zealand\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/11\/20251105144320190.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/best-small-business-bank-accounts-new-zealand\/\">Best small business accounts in New Zealand<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Compare the best small business accounts in New Zealand and find the best fit for your financial needs.<\/p>\n                <span>Nov \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/best-business-bank-accounts-new-zealand\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/10\/20251024103609992.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/best-business-bank-accounts-new-zealand\/\">Best business bank accounts in New Zealand<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Discover the best business bank accounts in New Zealand. Compare fees, features and multi-currency options to find the ideal solution for your business.<\/p>\n                <span>Oct \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/world-card-vs-wise-business-card\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/20250909114602551.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/world-card-vs-wise-business-card\/\">World Card vs Wise Business card: Fees and features comparison<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Searching for the best global multi-currency card in New Zealand? We compare the World Card from WorldFirst with the Wise Business card.<\/p>\n                <span>Sep \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/wise-business-account-review\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/20250909104542750.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/wise-business-account-review\/\">Wise Business account review 2025: Features, fees &amp; more<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Check out our review of Wise Business, a global payment provider, and see how it compares to WorldFirst regarding your business's banking needs.<\/p>\n                <span>Sep \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/worldfirst-vs-wise-business\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/20250908170630184.jpeg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/worldfirst-vs-wise-business\/\">WorldFirst vs Wise Business: Fees and features comparison<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>WorldFirst and Wise both allow businesses in New Zealand to make secure international transfers. But which one is better for your bottom line?<\/p>\n                <span>Sep \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/world-card-vs-airwallex-card\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/20250904144218987.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/world-card-vs-airwallex-card\/\">World Card vs Airwallex Card: Fees and features comparison<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Compare World Card vs Airwallex card on fees, features, multi-currency support and cashback options to find the best fit for your business expenses.<\/p>\n                <span>Sep \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/airwallex-review\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/20250904114633759.png\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/airwallex-review\/\">Airwallex review 2025: Features, fees and alternatives<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Check out our review of the Airwallex business account, a digital payments and financial platform. See how it compares to WorldFirst for business needs<\/p>\n                <span>Sep \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/worldfirst-vs-airwallex\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/20250904110421565.jpeg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/worldfirst-vs-airwallex\/\">WorldFirst vs Airwallex: Features, fees and account comparison<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Compare WorldFirst and Airwallex for your business. See how their features, fees and strengths stack up.<\/p>\n                <span>Sep \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/what-is-a-forward-contract\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2024\/12\/20241227023527260.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/what-is-a-forward-contract\/\">What is a forward contract?<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>A forward contract is an agreement where your payment provider guarantees a specific exchange rate for international transactions for a predetermined period of time.<\/p>\n                <span>Jul \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/best-foreign-currency-accounts-nz\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/07\/20250721181912784.png\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/best-foreign-currency-accounts-nz\/\">Best foreign currency accounts in New Zealand<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Discover the best foreign currency accounts in NZ for global businesses. Compare fees, features and providers to simplify cross-border payments.<\/p>\n                <span>Jul \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/alternatives-to-prepaid-cards-new-zealand\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/07\/20250715150237598.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/alternatives-to-prepaid-cards-new-zealand\/\">Best prepaid card alternatives in New Zealand<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Considering prepaid debit card alternatives for your business? Here\u2019s what to look for to simplify spending and take control of your budget.<\/p>\n                <span>Jul \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/best-business-debit-cards-new-zealand\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/06\/20250630172106862-scaled.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/best-business-debit-cards-new-zealand\/\">Best business debit cards in New Zealand<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Compare the best business debit cards in New Zealand to find the right fit for your company's international spending needs.<\/p>\n                <span>Jun \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/what-is-multi-currency-account\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/05\/20250514134014886.png\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/what-is-multi-currency-account\/\">What is a multi-currency account and How Does it Work?<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>A multi-currency account allows businesses to transact, hold, and manage multiple currencies.<\/p>\n                <span>May \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/best-corporate-cards-business\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/04\/20250414154144986-scaled.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/best-corporate-cards-business\/\">How to choose the best corporate cards for your business<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Compare best corporate cards for business. Find low-fee, multi-currency options to cut costs, boost control, and streamline international payments.<\/p>\n                <span>Apr \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/global-payment-challenges\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2025\/04\/20250403022941846-scaled.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/global-payment-challenges\/\">6 biggest global payment challenges for retailers, importers and online sellers<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Struggling with international payments? Learn the top 10 global payment challenges for retailers, importers, and online sellers\u2014and how to overcome them.<\/p>\n                <span>Apr \/ 2025<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/taking-a-brand-to-new-market\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2024\/12\/20241220083534701-scaled.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/taking-a-brand-to-new-market\/\">Taking a brand to a new market<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Explore why businesses should consider taking their brand to new markets and how they can go about it.<\/p>\n                <span>Dec \/ 2024<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/mid-market-exchange-rate\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2024\/12\/20241219031019810-scaled.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/mid-market-exchange-rate\/\">What is the mid-market exchange rate?<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>The interbank or mid-market exchange rate is the rate banks and financial institutions use to trade currencies with each other.<\/p>\n                <span>Dec \/ 2024<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/saving-more-on-international-transactions\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2024\/12\/20241209094737284.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/saving-more-on-international-transactions\/\">An SME\u2019s guide to saving more on international transactions<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Currency exchange rates and bank transaction fees can easily cut your profit margins. Discover the top ways to save on international transfers<\/p>\n                <span>Dec \/ 2024<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/calculate-exchange-rates\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2024\/12\/20241202022433114.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/calculate-exchange-rates\/\">How to calculate exchange rates?<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>An exchange rate is the rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another. Take a look at how to calculate exchange rates<\/p>\n                <span>Dec \/ 2024<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/benefits-business-bank-account\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/20241129033742836.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h2>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/nz\/blog\/business-banking-insights\/benefits-business-bank-account\/\">Benefits of a business bank account<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <p>Still on the fence about opening a business account? 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