Airwallex Expands Into South Korea with Strategic Acquisition
Published on: Jan. 21, 2026, 4:22 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Airwallex has acquired South Korea's Paynuri Co Ltd, gaining local payment licenses and a foreign-exchange registration, which allows direct operations in South Korea. The acquisition is a strategic expansion in Asia for the fintech, valued at $8 billion after its latest funding round, aiming for significant growth by 2026.
