Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, saw robust customer growth in Hong Kong, with its transacting customer base increasing by 79% YoY in the first quarter of 2024.
Reflecting the strong customer growth, Airwallex Hong Kong also recorded a 108% YoY revenue increase for the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, transaction volume rose by 86% in Hong Kong, signifying continued appetite among Hong Kong businesses to operate internationally.
“As a thriving business hub in Asia, Hong Kong has continued to accelerate digital technology adoption, positioning it as a driving force for the city’s future economic progress”, said Arnold Chan, Asia General Manager, Airwallex. “This is evident in the growing number of businesses who are turning to Airwallex to support their financial services and payment needs.
“Following the surge many FinTechs experienced on the heels of the pandemic, our growth in Hong Kong over the last year demonstrates our strategic focus and commitment to the Hong Kong business community. We continue to optimise for our customers in Hong Kong and this year, enhanced our online payment acceptance capabilities, expanded our local payment rails and introduced Airwallex Reimbursements, supporting businesses across eCommerce, travel, import/export trade, retail and financial services.”