What are the features of Wise bank account?

With a Wise Account you can hold a Balance in any of 40+ supported currencies, send payments to 80+ countries, and spend around the world with your linked Wise card . You'll also get local bank details for up to 9 currencies — including USD, GBP, EUR and more, to receive convenient local payments from overseas.

Does Wise transfer money to bank account?

To send money to a bank account with Wise, you will pay a small, flat fee and a percentage of the amount that's converted . We will always show you the total cost upfront - and you can rely that we won't hide any further fees in the exchange rate.

Why use Wise instead of bank?

Between the transfer fee the bank shows upfront, extra intermediary costs and an exchange rate markup, the overall costs can ramp up pretty quickly. Wise transfers work differently, which can mean you get lower overall fees and a faster delivery time .

Can I use Wise as a bank account?

A Wise account is a multi-currency account you can manage from your phone or computer. Wise isn't a bank , but a money services provider (MSB), so you won't get all the same features you might get from a bank account - but you'll be able to: Hold and exchange 40+ currencies.

Which bank does Wise use in the USA?

How our US entity, Wise US Inc. protects customer funds Type Institution Cash Deposit GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA Cash Deposit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Secure Liquid Assets US Government Bonds

Can I transfer money from Wise back to my bank account?

Go to Home and select the balance you want to withdraw from . Select Send . Choose the bank account you want to send your money to . When asked how much you'd like to send, choose Send it all .

Can someone deposit money into my Wise account?

Receive money by sharing your account details Receiving money to these details works just like a regular transfer. Just share your Wise account details with the person or business who wants to pay you . You'll receive their payment directly into that balance in your account — you'll see it under Transactions.

Is Wise bank transfer safe?

Wise money transfers are secure and safe to use . Wise will not usually need to hold customer funds when processing a transfer. However, if there is a need to hold funds temporarily - for example, as verification checks take place - your money is safeguarded.

How much money can I hold in my Wise account?

For most people, there are no limits on how much you can receive and hold right now.

Is Wise FDIC insured?

Wise accounts aren't FDIC insured , due to its status as a non-bank, their safeguarding process protects customers and their funds to make sure they're always available whenever needed. Read more about why Wise funds aren't FDIC insured.

Wise started over 10 years ago, and in that time, we've raised money to help us grow. Today, Wise is owned by a number of venture capital firms that invested in us, our co-founders Kristo and Taavet , and over 4,000 current and former Wisers (employees).

Is it safe to keep money in my Wise account?

Your money is always protected in a segregated account ; Customer funds are insured to prevent loss; Just like banks and other financial providers, we monitor transactions and verify customers' identities to prevent fraud.

Can I deposit cash in a Wise account?

The type of payments you can receive depends on the currency, but we can't accept cash or cheque payments for any of them .

What is the minimum balance for Wise account?

There's no monthly fee to pay, and no minimum balance — just straightforward transparent fees which make it easy to see what you're really paying whenever you transact. See how much you can save with Wise today*.

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Join over 10 million people who choose Wise for fast and secure online money transfers. We're on average 5x cheaper for sending money abroad than leading UK high street banks.

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You send exactly

0 GBP
3.88 GBPOur fee
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3.88 GBPTotal fees
=
996.12 GBPTotal amount we’ll convert
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1.1883

Recipient gets

Should arrive by Monday

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Save on exchange rate markups

The cost of your transfer comes from the fee and the exchange rate. Many high street banks offer “no fee”, while hiding a markup in the exchange rate, making you pay more.

At Wise, we’ll never do that. We only use the mid-market exchange rate, and show our fees upfront. This table compares the fees you’d really pay when sending money with the most popular banks and providers, or with us.

How do we select providers and collect this data?

Sending 1,000 GBP with	Recipient gets(Total after fees)
	1,183.67 EUR
Transfer fee 3.88 GBP Exchange rate(1 GBP EUR) 1.18828 Exchange rate markup 0 GBP Cost of transfer 3.88 GBP

	1,155.53 EUR- 28.14 EUR
Transfer fee 0 GBP Exchange rate(1 GBP EUR) 1.15553 Exchange rate markup 27.56 GBP Cost of transfer 27.56 GBP

	1,146.08 EUR- 37.59 EUR
Transfer fee 0 GBP Exchange rate(1 GBP EUR) 1.14608 Exchange rate markup 35.51 GBP Cost of transfer 35.51 GBP

	1,137.83 EUR- 45.84 EUR
Transfer fee 0 GBP Exchange rate(1 GBP EUR) 1.13783 Exchange rate markup 42.45 GBP Cost of transfer 42.45 GBP

	1,135.65 EUR- 48.02 EUR
Transfer fee 2.99 GBP Exchange rate(1 GBP EUR) 1.13906 Exchange rate markup 41.42 GBP Cost of transfer 44.41 GBP

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Send money abroad in 3 easy steps

Enter amount to send in GBP.

Pay in GBP with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.

Choose recipient.

Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.

Send GBP, receive EUR.

The recipient gets money in EUR directly from Wise’s local bank account.

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Get dedicated support for large transfers

Moving big money? Get our how to guide and start a chat with our team of large-amount experts.

Get started with large transfers

How to send money abroad

Just tap in how much, and where to.
Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a bank transfer, Swift or your debit or credit card.
And that's it.

Wise converts your money at the 'inter-bank' rate – the real rate – so you save big time (even versus the guys saying there's 'zero' commission). On Wise, there's no room for sneaky bank surcharges or creeping hidden charges.

How much does it cost to send money abroad?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in GBP to EUR, you pay a small, flat fee of 0.59 GBP + 0.33% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront). See our transfer calculator.

Fee depends on your chosen transfer type

Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.

No hidden fees

No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.

Fees for our low cost transfers

Fixed fee

0.59 GBP

Variable feeup to 20,000 GBP/month

0.33%

Variable feemore than 20,000 GBP/month

Discount applies

How long will a money transfer take?

On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.

Sometimes, different payment methods or routine checks may affect the transfer delivery time. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

Your transfer route

GBP

EUR

Should arrive

by Monday

How to send money with Wise

Register for free.

Choose an amount to send.

Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.

Add recipient’s bank details.

Fill in the details of your recipient’s bank account.

Verify your identity.

For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.

Pay for your transfer.

Send your money with a bank transfer, or a debit or credit card.

That’s it.

We’ll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.

Best ways to send money internationally

PISP
PISP (Payment Initiation Service Provider) payments are instructions you give Wise to make a bank transfer directly from your bank account — without having to leave our app and log in to your online banking. This option is as cheap as a manual bank transfer, but it isn’t supported by all banks yet.
Bank Transfer
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money.
Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Debit Card
Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process.
Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.
Credit Card
Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards.
Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.
Swift
Using Swift to fund your transfer usually means that your transfer will take longer and be more expensive, as your bank will charge a fee. You should also bear in mind that other correspondent banks in between may also deduct their handling fees. Your bank should be able to advise on those fees.
Apple Pay
If you’ve enabled Apple Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Apple Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
Google Pay
If you’ve enabled Google Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Google Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.

Protecting you and your money

Safeguarded with leading banks

We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it's separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.

Extra-secure transactions

We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.

Data protection

We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.

Dedicated anti-fraud team

We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.

Online scams are on the rise. Learn how to stay safe.

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Send money abroad with the Wise app

Looking for an app to send money abroad? Send money, receive payments from abroad, check exchange rates – all in one app.

Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.

Learn more about the Wise app