The Pricing aspect of the marketing mix refers to the process of determining and setting prices for a company’s products or services. When analysing this aspect, it is important to consider various factors such as production costs, competition, target market, and pricing objectives.
To compare the fee cost for a single transfer of NZD250 into AUD and GBP using Airwallex, Wise, and one of the banks mentioned in the Wise “New Zealand Price Comparison Research” document, we need to first calculate the relevant fees for Airwallex. According to their website, Airwallex charges 1% + AUD 5 for transfers from NZD to AUD and 1% + GBP 2 for transfers from NZD to GBP (Airwallex n.d.). Therefore, the fee cost for a single transfer of NZD250 would be:
- For NZD250 to AUD: 1% * NZD250 + AUD 5 = AUD 7.50
- For NZD250 to GBP: 1% * NZD250 + GBP 2 = GBP 4.50
Using this information and the data provided in Table 1 below (extracted from Wise “New Zealand Price Comparison Research” document), we can compare the fee costs for a single transfer of NZD250 into AUD and GBP across Airwallex, Wise, and ANZ Bank.
Table 1: Fee Cost Comparison for Payment Providers
| Payment Provider | Target Currency | Transfer Fee | Monthly Account Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airwallex | AUD | $7.50 | None |
| GBP | £4.50 | None | |
| Wise | AUD | $6.92 | None |
| GBP | £3.44 | None | |
| ANZ Bank | AUD | $18.00 | $5.00 |
| GBP | £10.00 | $5.00 |
From the table, we can conclude that Airwallex and Wise are generally cheaper than ANZ Bank for a single transfer of NZD250 into AUD and GBP. Wise is slightly cheaper than Airwallex in both cases, but the difference is relatively small. Additionally, neither Airwallex nor Wise charge any monthly account fees, whereas ANZ Bank charges $5.00 per month.
References:
Airwallex (n.d.). Fees. Retrieved from https://www.airwallex.com/fees/
Wise (2021). New Zealand Price Comparison Research. Retrieved from https://wise.com/nz/blog/new-zealand-price-comparison-research




