Core Insights - The recent reduction of tariffs by 91% and the suspension of 24% reciprocal tariffs between China and the U.S. has provided a significant boost to over 120,000 Chinese cross-border e-commerce companies, encouraging them to explore independent online platforms for international markets [3] - Despite the positive tariff developments, brand operators are reflecting on the need for diversification in their business strategies, emphasizing the importance of independent sites as a standard for overseas expansion [3] - Airwallex has identified and addressed five common payment challenges faced by brands during their international expansion, providing solutions based on real cases from servicing 150,000 global clients over the past year [3] Payment Challenges - Consumers globally prefer to use familiar payment methods, with 94% indicating they would abandon a purchase if their preferred payment option is not available [6] - Different regions have varying popular payment methods, complicating the payment integration process for cross-border merchants [6][7] - Airwallex's payment solution supports over 160 payment methods, allowing merchants to accept payments seamlessly across various platforms without the need for extensive coding [7] Local Currency Pricing - A significant pain point for brands is the lack of local currency pricing on their websites, which can lead to a 30% abandonment rate among European customers during the checkout process [9][11] - Airwallex offers an automatic currency conversion feature that displays local currency prices, which can reduce abandonment rates and expand payment options for consumers [13] Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Integration - The BNPL payment method is increasingly popular, especially among younger consumers, with 65% indicating they would purchase items they otherwise wouldn't if this option is available [17] - Airwallex facilitates the integration of BNPL options like Klarna and Afterpay, enhancing the checkout experience and increasing conversion rates [18] User Experience Improvements - Many merchants face high abandonment rates due to cumbersome payment processes, with one case showing a 65% drop-off after entering credit card information [20][22] - Airwallex provides lightweight, low-code integration solutions that allow merchants to create branded checkout experiences, significantly improving payment success rates [24][25] Cost Optimization - Cross-border merchants often incur hidden costs due to currency conversion fees, which can erode profit margins [26][28] - Airwallex's solution allows for multi-currency accounts, enabling direct acceptance of local currency payments and reducing unnecessary conversion fees [30][31] - A case study showed that a sportswear brand reduced currency exchange costs by over 15%, leading to a 60% increase in sales in the first month after optimization [32]