Airwallex Agentic Banking Hackathon 2026
Airwallex offers $100,000 in prizes and credits for agents built on its APIs. Applications close 23 October 2026.
The Airwallex Agentic Banking Hackathon asks teams to build software agents on Airwallex APIs, including global accounts, foreign exchange, payouts, cards, and transaction data. The page describes a pool of $100,000 in prizes and credits. Entry is free, and registered participants get sandbox access.
Founder's Choice pays $30,000 and Judges Choice pays $20,000, both in an open category. The Visa Award pays $15,000 and requires Visa and Airwallex tooling. The Metal Award pays $15,000 and requires Metal and Airwallex tooling. Claude credits of $10,000 sit beside AWS credits and Base44 credits, with those two amounts still listed as to be decided.
Anyone 18 or older can apply, including developers, designers, data scientists, and founders. You can enter alone or in a team of up to four. You keep ownership of the project. A submission needs a working demo, a video under five minutes, and a repository with setup instructions.
Applications opened on 5 October 2026 during SF Tech Week and close on 23 October 2026. Accepted teams are told on 25 October, when the build period starts. Project submissions are due on 13 November. Finalists are selected on 15 November. Demo day is on 19 November in San Francisco, and remote participation is optional.
Quick answers
What are the prizes?
$100K in prizes and credits. It is paid as prizes to the winning entries.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is 23 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Developers, designers, data scientists, and founders aged 18 and over, anywhere in the world. Applicants from anywhere in the world can enter, unless the eligibility rules say otherwise.
Is it online or in person?
Online and in person, in San Francisco, United States.
How do I apply?
Through the official page at hackerearth.com. The link is at the top of this page.
Can I enter on my own?
Yes. You can enter solo or in a team of up to four.
Do I keep what I build?
Yes. You keep ownership. Submitting lets Airwallex present the project as part of the hackathon.
Do I have to be in San Francisco?
No. The build is online. Demo day in San Francisco is optional, and remote teams can take part.