Airwallex has joined forces with Discover Global Network to widen payment acceptance options for businesses.
The move will allow Airwallex merchants to accept Discover, Diners Club International Cards, as well as “other domestic scheme cards” as payment method.
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Discover Global Network has 345 million cardholders across over 200 countries and territories,
The integration is expected to reduce cart abandonment rates and increase customer satisfaction for businesses, the release said.
Merchants in regions such as Australia, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK can accept the mentioned cards.
Airwallex currently supports 160 payment methods at checkout and also serving over 150,000 businesses globally.
Airwallex chief revenue officer Kai Wu said: “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.”
Discover international markets vice president Chris Winter stated: “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.”
Earlier this month, Airwallex entered an agreement to acquire CTIN Pay, a licenced Intermediary Payment Service company in Vietnam.
In January, Airwallex finalised the acquisition of MexPago, a Mexican payment service provider.
