Airwallex Completes Paynuri Acquisition to Enter South Korea

Airwallex has completed the acquisition of Paynuri, gaining the licences required to enter the South Korean market.

Paynuri holds Payment Gateway and Prepaid Electronic Payment Instrument licences, as well as a Foreign Exchange Business registration.

The acquisition allows Airwallex to operate regulated payment and foreign exchange services locally, serving Korean companies expanding overseas and international firms operating in Korea.

Airwallex plans to launch global business accounts and payment acquiring services first, with additional products scheduled for rollout in 2026.

The company said the move will give Korean businesses access to tools for managing cross-border payments, multi-currency accounts and international transfers through a single platform.

South Korea becomes the latest addition to Airwallex’s licensed footprint in Asia, which already includes Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.

The acquisition follows Airwallex’s recent Series G fundraising, which valued the company at US$8 billion.

The company said the capital is being used to support licensing and market expansion efforts across Asia.

Arnold Chan

Arnold Chan, General Manager, APAC at Airwallex, said,

Lee, Jihyung

Lee, Jihyung, President & CEO of Invest Seoul, said,

Airwallex reported continued growth in Asia Pacific in 2025, with revenue and transaction volumes rising year on year.

The company plans to expand its local operations in Korea, targeting a team of around 20 employees by the end of 2026.

This article first appeared on Fintech News Singapore

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