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'''Wise''' (formerly TransferWise) is finance company from the UK, offering both a service to '''send & receive money abroad''' and an '''online bank account'''. | '''Wise''' (formerly TransferWise) is finance company from the UK, offering both a service to '''send & receive money abroad''' and an '''online bank account'''. | ||
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* Opening and '''keeping''' the account is '''free'''. | * Opening and '''keeping''' the account is '''free'''. | ||
* '''Paying''' with the Mastercard debit card is '''free'''. | * '''Paying''' with the Mastercard debit card is '''free'''. | ||
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| + | === Which card do I get? === | ||
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| + | * You can get a '''Mastercard debit card'''. | ||
| + | * The card costs a [https://wise.com/multi-currency-account/pricing one-time fee of €8]. | ||
| + | * You must be a [https://wise.com/help/articles/2968915/can-i-get-the-wise-card-in-my-country resident in one of these countries]. | ||
| + | * After registering a Wise account, you must [https://wise.com/help/articles/2935762/how-do-i-get-a-wise-card follow these steps]. | ||
{{AffLink|Open a Wise account|wise}} | {{AffLink|Open a Wise account|wise}} | ||
Revision as of 18:32, 19 April 2022
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is finance company from the UK, offering both a service to send & receive money abroad and an online bank account.
The bank account comes with:
- support in 13 languages
- no requirement of a registered address
- no monthly fee for the standard account.
- multiple account numbers for various countries, to send & receive money in different currencies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which documents do I need to open an account?
Wise accepts citizens from all countries. A new customer must provide either a passport, national ID card or driver's license.
How is my money protected?
Wise "keeps your money in accounts separate from the ones they use to run their business." They "deposit your funds at banking institutions and invest them in government backed liquid assets, primarily government bonds." (more info)
How much does Wise cost?
- Opening and keeping the account is free.
- Paying with the Mastercard debit card is free.
Which card do I get?
- You can get a Mastercard debit card.
- The card costs a one-time fee of €8.
- You must be a resident in one of these countries.
- After registering a Wise account, you must follow these steps.
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