Boost, Airwallex Expand B2B Card Payments Globally
The five-month partnership routes eligible high-value cross-border transactions through Airwallex's acquiring infrastructure to address slow onboarding and settlement friction.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Financial Services
Boost Payment Solutions has partnered with Airwallex to provide global processing and acquiring infrastructure for business-to-business card payments. In the five months since the arrangement began operating, payment volume processed through Airwallex rails has increased nearly ten-fold and more than 270 international supplier accounts have been onboarded.
Why it matters
Cross-border B2B card acceptance has been hampered by slow onboarding, elevated failure rates and retry loops that delay settlement. The partnership is aimed at reducing that friction for suppliers operating across borders.
Payment volume grew nearly ten-fold over five months, with more than 270 international supplier accounts onboarded and go-live possible in as few as two business days. Neither company has disclosed revenue, absolute processing volumes, or the deal's commercial terms.
The players
Boost Payment Solutions
Boost Payment Solutions is a payments company founded in New York in 2009 that operates in more than 180 countries and focuses on business-to-business payment acceptance.
Airwallex
Airwallex is a global financial infrastructure company founded in Melbourne and headquartered in Singapore and San Francisco that holds more than 85 licences across multiple regions.
The details
The integration routes eligible high-value transactions to qualify for large-ticket interchange rates. Airwallex supplies regulated acquiring infrastructure, while Boost contributes B2B expertise and supplier-side commercial relationships.
Timeline
Five months before publication: partnership begins operating
2009: Boost Payment Solutions founded in New York
November 7, 2026: partnership publicly announced
Market Landscape
The EU's PSD3 and forthcoming Payment Services Regulation are expected to tighten rules on cross-border payment transparency and failure-rate disclosure. The Boost–Airwallex arrangement operates in that tightening regulatory environment for international B2B card acceptance.
Businesses selling to international suppliers may see faster onboarding, with suppliers able to go live in as few as two business days. Suppliers could also benefit from routing that qualifies high-value transactions for large-ticket interchange rates.
The takeaway
Faster onboarding and better settlement rules could make cross-border B2B card acceptance more practical for businesses that have relied on slower, costlier payment methods. Watch for disclosed volumes and pricing as the partnership matures.
Further reading
For broader context on how payment firms are reshaping business transactions, see Financial Services.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Fintech Times.
