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Flywire Review

Payment gateway provider best for:

  • Companies looking for multi-currency payment solutions

  • Companies looking to make and receive bulk payments

  • Companies looking for integrations with existing ERP & CRM systems

Keith Hodges
Author 
Keith Hodges
1 minutes
September 4th, 2024
Expert Rating
7.6/10
Flywire is a global payment network offering embedded finance solutions and payment processing.

The solution is largely API and custom driven and can be used for regular incoming and automated payments like subscriptions, as well as for larger business payments.

The platform also allows businesses to create custom products for the end user, enhancing options for customer use.

Overview

Basics

Transaction fee (International)

Refund Fees

Settlement timeframe

International markets

$2 for receiving international transfers

1%

2-3 business days

240+ countries & territories

Pros
  • Experience and dedicated solutions for education, healthcare, travel and B2B industries
  • Multiple integration with ERP & CRM systems, as well as API use for custom integration
  • Real-time tracking for payments and invoices as well as live reporting
Cons
  • Lack of transparency with exhcnage rates and fees compared to other payment solutions
Other features

Features

Insight

Invoicing

Automate invoicing in multiple currencies

Guest payments

Request payments from anyone with locked exchange rates

Integrations

Multiple integrations ranging from embeds to checkouts

Accounting and CRM integrations

Connects to multiple accounting applications and CRMs including Sage, Oracle Suit, Xero, and more

Expertise

Years of expertise in education, health, travel, and B2B solutions

Pay-by-Link

Request payments with a single link creating a seamless payment experience

Fees

The total cost of using Flywire is difficult to give an accurate number on as every customer will require a custom solution. This being said there are a few areas of the offering that allow us to stack up the cost against others on the market.

Service

Fee

Domestic fees

$0 but your bank might add additional charges depending on the transfer method.

Price cap per transaction (domestic only)

Not applicable.

Receiving international transfer

$2

Currency conversion rate

Competitive rates but vary by currency.

Refund fees

1% processing charge.

Chargeback fees

Average out around $10 - $50 per chargeback.

Eligibility

Business types
Countries

Products offered by Flywire

Signing up for Flywire

Go to Flywire

Visit Flywire's official website and navigate to the Sign-Up Page to create your account.

Fill Out Your Details

Fill in the details on the application form, including your name, email, address, and other required details.

Agree to the Terms & Conditions

Carefully read Flywire's terms of use and privacy policy. After reviewing them, tick the checkbox to indicate your agreement.

Create Your Account

Click on the "CREATE AN ACCOUNT" button to finalize your registration. You will receive a confirmation email shortly. Follow the instructions in the email to verify and activate your account.

Once everything is ready and verified, you will be able to manage and process the payments.

Companies using Flywire

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith has worked across the cross border finance industry for five years. Analysis and reviews from Keith will always be based in data and put together to ensure readers get the clearest possible understanding on any subject, allowing them to make an informed decision.
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