Airwallex card review Singapore [2026]: Features, fees and alternatives
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Take a look at this detailed review of the Airwallex Corporate Card in Singapore, covering its features, fees and benefits, alongside a comparison with the World Card for your business
Key takeaways
- The Airwallex Corporate Card is a Visa-powered multi-currency card available to Airwallex business account holders in Singapore
- Airwallex offers two card types: company cards, issued in the company’s name, and employee cards, issued to individual team members
- The number of free cards included with an Airwallex account depends on the subscription plan, ranging from 10 free company cards on the Free plan to unlimited on the S$399 per month plan
- The World Card is a Mastercard-powered business payment card from WorldFirst, with up to 20 free virtual cards per account, zero issuance and annual fees, and unlimited cashback on eligible spend
The Airwallex Corporate Card is a multi-currency Visa card built for Singapore businesses that spend across borders. It’s available to Airwallex business account holders and works anywhere Visa is accepted, online or in-store.
The card supports both company and employee card types, and allows users to set custom spending limits for each card. While the card is free, it is linked to the Airwallex account, which has three different subscription tiers: Free, S$79 per month, and S$399 per month.2 The number of free cards you get depends on the plan you choose. A currency conversion fee also applies when you transact in a currency you don’t hold sufficient balance in.2
This article looks at the features and fees of the Airwallex Corporate Card in Singapore in detail, followed by a side-by-side comparison with the World Card from WorldFirst.
What is the Airwallex Corporate Card?
The Airwallex Corporate Card is a multi-currency Visa corporate card available to Airwallex business account holders. The card can be used online or in-store anywhere Visa is accepted globally.¹
The card is linked to the Airwallex multi-currency account, which lets Singapore businesses collect and hold funds in 20+ currencies.2
Cards are available as virtual or physical, depending on the card type.¹
→ For a broader look at the account behind the card, see the Airwallex business account review
Quick look: Pros and considerations of the Airwallex Corporate Card
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Airwallex Corporate Card fees in Singapore
Take a look at the fees for the Airwallex card and the multi-currency account it’s linked to.
| Fee type | Airwallex Singapore2 |
|---|---|
| Card issuance fee | Zero |
| Annual card fee | Zero for the number of cards included in your subscription plan |
| Number of free company cards | Depends on the subscription plan |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.4% above interbank rate for major currencies (such as USD, SGD, EUR, GBP, AUD, HKD, CNY, JPY); 0.6% for all other currencies. Charged only when the card transactions are done in a currency you don't hold sufficient balance in.5 |
| Monthly account fees for the multi-currency account linked to the card |
Three tiers available
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Fees checked in May 2026
Features of the Airwallex Corporate Card
Company cards vs employee cards
Airwallex offers two distinct card types, each suited to different use cases.⁶
Company cards are issued in the company’s name and used on behalf of the whole business, a department or a team. Card details are visible to all card admins. Company cards are available as virtual cards.⁶
Employee cards are issued to individual team members for purchases such as travel, meals or supplies. Employee cards can be virtual or physical. Admins can set spending limits and freeze or cancel cards, but the card details themselves are not visible to admins.⁶
The number of free company and employee cards available depends on the Airwallex subscription plan. The Free plan includes 10 free company cards and 5 free spend users per month. Paid plans offer more cards and additional features.³
Spending with the card
When you pay in a currency you hold a sufficient balance in, the Airwallex Corporate Card debits that wallet directly with no currency conversion fee.⁵ If you don’t have enough balance in the purchase currency, Airwallex converts from your base currency at the prevailing FX rate, plus a conversion fee.⁵
→ Check out more virtual debit cards for international payments
Multi-currency account access
The Airwallex Corporate Card is linked to the Airwallex multi-currency account, which lets businesses in Singapore collect and hold funds in 20+ currencies.² Holding funds in the currencies you transact in most often means card spend can happen without a conversion step, provided your balance is sufficient.
Security
Airwallex offers 3D Secure (3DS) authentication for online card transactions. The added verification step is designed to reduce fraud on card-not-present purchases.⁴
Cashback
Airwallex offers cashback on Corporate Card spend for eligible Singapore accounts.1
How to apply for an Airwallex Corporate Card
The application process is pretty straightforward
- Open an Airwallex business account in Singapore
- Choose a subscription plan
- Request a card from the Airwallex dashboard
- Activate the card and start using it
The Airwallex Corporate Card alternative: the World Card
The World Card is a Mastercard-powered business payment card from WorldFirst, designed for Singapore businesses that spend across borders. The multi-currency card supports payments in 150+ currencies and can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted, online or in-store.
The World Card is linked to the World Account, which is a multi-currency account that lets Singapore businesses open local currency accounts with local bank details in 20+ currencies, including SGD, MYR, THB, USD, CNH, EUR, GBP, AED, AUD and HKD. Businesses can hold, send and convert funds across these currencies from a single dashboard, and use the World Card to spend directly from those balances.
When you spend in a currency you hold a balance in any of the 15+ supported currencies, there are no foreign exchange fees. If your balance is insufficient, the card converts from your base currency at WorldFirst’s exchange rate.
Key features of the World Card
- Mastercard-powered business payment card, accepted anywhere Mastercard is accepted, online or in-store
- Payments supported in 150+ currencies
- Up to 20 multi-currency virtual cards per World Account, at no additional cost
- Covers both company-level use and individual employee use, with custom spending limits and real-time tracking available for each card
- Zero foreign exchange fees when spending from a matching currency balance in any of the 15+ supported currencies
- Unlimited 1.2% cashback on eligible spend, including marketing ads, software subscriptions, business travel and business logistics. Terms and Conditions Apply.
- Linked to the World Account, with local currency accounts in 20+ currencies including SGD, MYR, THB, USD, CNH, EUR, GBP, AED, AUD and HKD
Head-to-head fee comparison: World Card vs Airwallex Corporate Cards
| Fee type | World Card | Airwallex Corporate Card2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card issuance fee | Zero (up to 20 virtual cards per account) | Zero for cards included in the subscription plan; plan-dependent inclusions |
| Number of free cards | Up to 20 multi-currency virtual cards per account | 10 (Free plan) / up to 50 (S$79 per month) / unlimited (S$399 per month) |
| Card transaction fee (currency conversion) | Zero when you hold sufficient balance in the 15+ supported currencies. Otherwise, funds are converted at WorldFirst's exchange rate–Up to 0.6% for all the major currencies | Zero when payments are made in any of the supported currencies with sufficient funds. Otherwise 0.4% above interbank rate for major currencies) and 0.6% for other currencies |
| Monthly account fee for the linked multi-currency account | Zero |
Three tiers available
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| Cashback | Unlimited 1.2% cashback on eligible spend. Terms and Conditions Apply. | Cashback available on eligible Singapore spend3 |
Fees checked in May 2026.
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Sources:
- https://www.airwallex.com/sg/spend-management/cards
- https://www.airwallex.com/sg/pricing
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/900001755826-What-currencies-are-supported-by-the-Airwallex-Borderless-Card
- https://www.airwallex.com/docs/payments__native-api__3d-secure-authentication
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/900003301566-What-is-the-automatic-conversions-for-cards
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4970990380943-How-do-I-choose-between-a-Company-Card-or-Employee-Card
Joan Poon leads marketing across Southeast Asia at WorldFirst, driving growth and brand leadership in key markets including Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.
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Head of Marketing SEA, WorldFirst Singapore
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