Airwallex vs Tiger BBP.
Airwallex (A77/100) and Tiger BBP (T45/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Airwallex leads Tiger BBP 8-1.
| A Airwallex №14 · FCA 77 /100 | T Tiger BBP №84 · MAS 45 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 77 /100 | 45 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €60 /mo |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 0.40% | 0.50% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FCA | Payment inst. MAS |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €100,000 SG.SDIC | Safeguarded SG.SDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 50 countries | 2 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.0 ★ 5k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | — |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Airwallex if…
The global multi-currency payments and operating-account platform with the broadest footprint in the SMB category — 23 currencies, local accounts in 10+ jurisdictions, local-account receiving in 60+ countries, multi-jurisdiction licensing (AU AFSL + MAS MPI + HKMA MSO + FCA EMI + US state money-transmitter), volume-based FX pricing, and issuing API for embedded card programmes. Structurally the most comprehensive cross-border AP / AR platform in the category, sitting between Wise Business (consumer-and-SMB cross-border) and Stripe (acquiring + payments) in the global-SMB stack. The embedded-finance API is the structural moat versus Aspire and Wise Business — marketplaces and SaaS platforms build payouts and card-issuing on Airwallex infrastructure rather than running multiple regional bank relationships.
Pick Tiger BBP if…
APAC SMB platform from UP Fintech (NASDAQ: TIGR / Tiger Brokers parent). Broker-dealer-backed treasury yield via UP Fintech's brokerage infrastructure is the structural moat versus Aspire (no native yield) and Airwallex (optional Yield in select markets). Cross-Asia payment corridors plus public-company parent transparency (NASDAQ filings). Structurally distinct from APAC payment-institution alternatives.
- Best for fees Airwallex won 2 of 4
- Best for protection Airwallex won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Airwallex won 2 of 2
Airwallex vs Tiger BBP — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Airwallex better than Tiger BBP?
Under our v3 methodology, Airwallex leads Tiger BBP 8–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Airwallex 77/100 vs Tiger BBP 45/100. Airwallex is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Airwallex or Tiger BBP cheaper?
Monthly fee — Airwallex: €0; Tiger BBP: €60. Card FX markup — Airwallex: 0.40%; Tiger BBP: 0.50%. Airwallex wins more fee rows (2 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Airwallex or Tiger BBP?
Airwallex holds a Partner-bank licence under FCA; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Tiger BBP holds a Payment inst. licence under MAS; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Airwallex is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Airwallex and Tiger BBP?
Airwallex operates in 50 countries; Tiger BBP operates in 2 countries. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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