Compare Airwallex and PayPal Payments 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0 per month
Airwallex
Star Rating
(51)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AirwallexPayPal Payments
Star Rating
(2,718)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that PayPal Payments excels in providing a seamless user experience, with many users appreciating how quick the payment process is and the buyer protection it offers. This familiarity helps to build trust during the checkout process, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- Users say that Airwallex stands out for its international payment capabilities, allowing for easy transactions in multiple currencies without the usual bank delays. Reviewers highlight the clean interface and the simplicity of setting up virtual cards and local accounts, making it a strong option for businesses with global operations.
- Reviewers mention that PayPal Payments has a significantly higher G2 Score, indicating overall user satisfaction. With a wealth of recent reviews, users consistently praise its quick implementation and the ability to transfer payments to local bank accounts almost instantly.
- According to verified reviews, Airwallex provides a well-documented API that simplifies integration for businesses needing global payment solutions. Users appreciate the straightforward setup for cross-border transfers, which can be a game-changer for companies operating in multiple markets.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms have similar star ratings, PayPal Payments benefits from a much larger volume of reviews, suggesting a more reliable consensus on its performance. Users frequently mention the ease of use and setup, which are critical for small businesses looking to get started quickly.
- Users report that while Airwallex offers strong multi-currency support, PayPal Payments outshines it in areas like online payment portals and mobile payments, with users noting the convenience and efficiency of these features. This makes PayPal a more versatile option for businesses that prioritize a smooth customer payment journey.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Airwallex
No pricing availablePayPal Payments
On Website - Basic
$0
per month
- Accept credit cards and PayPal on your site
- Swipe cards in your store and on the go
- Create and email invoices for fast payment
Free Trial
Airwallex
Free Trial is available
PayPal Payments
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
44
9.0
2,211
Ease of Use
8.9
46
9.1
2,241
Ease of Setup
8.2
45
8.9
701
Ease of Admin
8.3
26
8.4
331
Quality of Support
8.0
44
8.3
2,088
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
26
8.1
328
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
45
8.3
2,181
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
8.2
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
6.5
19
Not enough data
7.2
19
Not enough data
Administration
7.5
20
Not enough data
Administration
7.9
22
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.4
21
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
5.8
20
Not enough data
Payment Options
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
1605
Not enough data
9.2
1622
Not enough data
8.4
1176
Not enough data
8.4
1105
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
8.4
22
9.0
597
7.5
19
9.1
619
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
1516
Not enough data
8.5
1360
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
7.1
21
8.6
492
7.6
17
8.4
475
7.2
17
8.4
463
Security
Not enough data
8.6
644
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
1167
Not enough data
8.8
1357
7.9
18
8.7
479
Development
Not enough data
8.4
1287
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
1106
Not enough data
8.7
1205
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
1467
Not enough data
8.9
1346
Not enough data
8.9
1325
Not enough data
8.7
1081
Not enough data
8.6
1071
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
7.9
22
8.6
472
7.5
17
8.8
499
Agentic AI - Payment Gateways
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.8
66
Payment Methods
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Payment Types
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
9.0
217
Administration - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Not enough data
9.0
185
Not enough data
9.1
178
Not enough data
8.9
183
Not enough data
8.6
170
Payment Tools - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Not enough data
9.0
187
Not enough data
8.9
184
Not enough data
9.0
170
Not enough data
8.9
175
Agentic AI - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) features
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.4
35
Setup
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Performance
7.4
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Payment Cards
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
Reporting
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Payments
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
Fraud & Risk Management
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Transactions
7.2
20
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
6.9
20
Not enough data
Compliance
7.8
20
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
Integration
7.4
21
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remittance & Money Transfer
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.2
20
9.3
259
7.7
19
9.1
235
7.9
18
9.3
242
7.6
22
9.2
247
Administration
7.5
21
9.0
221
7.4
19
9.1
231
7.7
21
7.5
275
6.8
19
8.9
208
7.1
21
8.6
492
7.6
17
8.4
475
7.2
17
8.4
463
Payment Options
8.4
22
9.0
597
7.5
19
9.1
619
Security
7.9
18
8.7
479
Platform
7.9
22
8.6
472
7.5
17
8.8
499
Architecture
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
9.5
47
Processing
Not enough data
9.4
47
Not enough data
9.4
47
Not enough data
9.2
46
Not enough data
9.5
47
Not enough data
9.5
47
Risk & Compliance
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
9.4
47
Analytics
Not enough data
9.3
47
Not enough data
9.4
47
Not enough data
9.0
47
Agentic AI - Payments Orchestration
Not enough data
9.5
38
Not enough data
9.5
38
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.8
16
Not enough data
9.8
16
Not enough data
9.9
16
Not enough data
9.8
16
Not enough data
9.9
16
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Airwallex and PayPal Payments are categorized as Payment Processing
Unique Categories
Airwallex is categorized as Cross-border payments software, Spend Management, Enterprise Payment, and Expense Management
PayPal Payments is categorized as Payments Orchestration, SAP Store, Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), and Payment Gateways
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Airwallex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PayPal Payments
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
19.1%
Computer Software
14.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Retail
6.4%
Other
42.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Computer Software
6.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Retail
5.4%
Internet
3.8%
Other
70.4%
Discussions
Airwallex has no discussions with answers
What is PayPal Credit used for?
8 Comments
SR
Instead of using your main bank card online, you can use the PayPal credit card, keeping your bank details more private.Read more
Allow visa gift card
8 Comments
US
I think there is a reason why not only PayPal but other services also doesn't allow Visa gift card because I also have tried with many other services.Read more
PayPal Is NOt Returning USD 40,000 they kept for 180 Days After account suspension
7 Comments
JL
I have one similar story - https://www.reddit.com/r/paypal/comments/jeuc6o/victory_funds_returned_after_a_long_battle_with/Read more
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