Wise
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Features
22 features across 18 categories
Account Management(1)
Hold and manage money in 24+ currencies with account details for receiving payments
Business(1)
International business account supporting 40+ currencies with payments and receiving capabilities
Cash Access(1)
Free ATM withdrawals up to 200 GBP per month per account, then 0.50 GBP per withdrawal
Compliance(1)
Federally regulated with 65 licenses worldwide
Core Transfer(1)
Send money to 140+ countries with transparent fees and real exchange rates
Currency Exchange(1)
Exchange currencies quickly with transparent, mid-market rates and no hidden fees
Integration(1)
Ability to top up external e-wallets and other accounts in certain currencies
Interest/Returns(1)
Earn 3.14% APY on USD balances with FDIC insurance up to $250,000
Investment(2)
Ability to have a stake in world's largest companies with capital at risk
Interest-earning fund for holding money with capital at risk
Mobile(1)
Wise app available with 50 million downloads for managing transfers on-the-go
Payment Card(1)
Pay and withdraw cash worldwide in 215+ countries and territories without foreign transaction fees
Pricing(2)
No hidden fees in exchange rates; users see exactly what they pay
Get lower prices on conversions with volume discounts for larger transfers
Protection(1)
Lock in exchange rate for up to 24 hours to protect against rate drops
Receiving(2)
Get account details for receiving payments in 24 currencies including USD, GBP, EUR, and others
Get paid in 24 different currencies with global account details
Security(2)
Over 1,000 experts and smart systems run 7 million checks daily to spot and prevent fraud
Money protected in a safeguarded, separate account
Speed(1)
74% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, 95% within 24 hours
Support(1)
Round-the-clock support available by phone, email, or chat
Pricing
Free Tier
- ✓Account registration
- ✓Receiving account details (24 currencies)
- ✓Domestic payments (non-Swift)
- ✓Hold money in account
- ✓Pay with Wise card
- ✓Free transfers between friends in same currency
Send Money
- ✓Send money globally
- ✓Transparent fees
Wise Debit Card
- ✓Debit card
- ✓Free spending in same currency
- ✓1.75% ATM withdrawal fee over 200 GBP/month
Currency Conversion
- ✓Quick currency exchange
- ✓Mid-market rates
Wise Interest
- ✓Interest-earning fund
- ✓FDIC insurance up to $250,000
Wise Stocks
- ✓Stock investment feature
Business Account
- ✓40+ currency support
- ✓Business payments
- ✓Business receiving
Cost Calculator
Pricing data not available for Wise. Check their website for current pricing.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Wise alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 22 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Wise saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 22 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.