Airwallex, a leading global fintech platform, has revealed the details of a new collaboration with Discover® that will expand payment options for ecommerce businesses. This partnership enables Airwallex merchants across regions including Australia, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Kingdom to accept Discover® and Diners Club International® Cards, as well as other domestic scheme cards.
This integration allows ecommerce businesses to better serve Discover’s userbase of 345 million cardholders across over 200 countries and territories, potentially reducing cart abandonment and enhancing customer satisfaction by offering preferred payment methods.
Kai Wu, Chief Revenue Officer at Airwallex, highlighted the significance of this collaboration:
“Our collaboration with Discover Global Network reflects our dedication to broadening payment acceptance for businesses worldwide. By enabling Discover and Diners Club International Card transactions, we are providing merchants with more choices to meet their customers’ preferences, ultimately helping them scale internationally and drive growth.”
Through this partnership, Airwallex now offers over 160 payment methods, aiming to streamline the payment experience for businesses and their customers. This integration allows businesses to process payments with all major schemes, including local payment methods.
Chris Winter, Vice President International Markets at Discover Global Network, said:
“Discover Global Network is committed to expanding acceptance and providing businesses with access to our growing base of cardholders worldwide. Our collaboration with Airwallex ensures that merchants have the payment solutions needed to engage with a global audience, enhancing their business potential and customer satisfaction.”
This collaboration aligns with Airwallex’s mission to simplify global payments and enhance financial operations for ecommerce companies and other online businesses around the world. The company’s payment solutions already support over 150,000 businesses globally, underscoring its role in facilitating online commerce.
By integrating with Discover Global Network, Airwallex now offers ecommerce businesses comprehensive payment solutions with 160 different payment options, enabling them to reach a broader customer base and drive international growth.
