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New research by Wise shows why chasing travel deals might be costing Malaysians more than they think

Malaysians love a great travel deal, especially as travel fairs and flash promotions ramp up ahead of mid-year holidays, but new research by Wise has found Malaysians are overlooking a key part of ...

Wise doubles down in India: announces new hub in Hyderabad and launches international account details for businesses ...

Wise APAC Head of Engineering, Smrithi Ravi, to lead team in Hyderabad

A$30 Million Already Invested: Wise Launches Interest in Australia

Wise officially launches Interest in Australia after early access beta customers have already invested A$30 million in the Australian-first feature.

RM 2.99 Billion Lost in Hidden FX Fees by Malaysians - Are You Overpaying?

Malaysians unknowingly lost RM 2.99 billion to hidden foreign exchange (FX fees) in 2023, according to a new research commissioned by Wise, the global technology company building the best way to mo...

Filipinos lost PHP 8.37 billion to hidden foreign exchange fees in 2023, Wise research reveals

Filipinos unknowingly lost approximately PHP 8.37 billion to hidden foreign exchange (FX) fees in 2023, according to new research commissioned by Wise, the global technology company building the b...

Wise launches Wise Business account in Hong Kong for local SMEs to streamline their multi-currency payments in a few ...

Wise launches international business account in Hong Kong to help businesses pay, get paid globally and manage 40+ currencies, helping them expand abroad with ease.

Flip partners with Wise Platform to Power Faster, Cheaper International Payments for Millions of Indonesians

Flip, a leading financial technology group in Indonesia, has announced a strategic partnership with Wise Platform, Wise’s global payments infrastructure for banks and larger enterprises to enhance...

Wise rolls out PHP account details in the Philippines, making it easier for customers to receive money

This feature benefits users, such as freelancers, international students and expats in the country, to receive payments in Philippine Pesos (PHP) with zero fees into their Wise Account, providing a...

Most Auspicious Timings to Deposit Your Angpao According to a Feng Shui Expert

To help Indonesians step into the new year on an auspicious note, Wise has teamed up with a renowned Feng Shui expert Grand Master Hillary Phang of Yuan Zhong Siu, to provide readings on the 12 Chi...

Win up to £3,888 in cash this Lunar New Year with Wise + Fengshui tips

Wise celebrates Lunar New Year with a lucky draw with cash prizes totalling £8,888 and fengshui tips for your Zodiac sign.

5 Tips to Keep Your Financial Resolutions on Track in 2025

The new year is a time when many Indonesians set financial resolutions to improve their lives. However, as 2025 begins, achieving these resolutions brings its own set of challenges. Here are five p...

Left The Acting World to Settle in Canada, This Ex-Child Actress Shares Tips for Indonesians Planning to Move Abroad

In conjunction with International Migrants Day, Wise spoke with Gisela Cindy, a former child actress now residing in Canada. Gisela left the entertainment industry in 2012 to pursue higher educatio...

Wise Singapore doubles headcount in 2022, to hit over 400 employees by year end

Wise bolstering its Asia ambitions; on track to hit over 400 employees in Singapore by the end of 2022 — doubling its team here since the start of the year.

Wise doubles down in India: announces new hub in Hyderabad and launches international account details for businesses ...

Wise APAC Head of Engineering, Smrithi Ravi, to lead team in Hyderabad

Wise expands its Asia Pacific hub in Singapore with new, larger office to support growth

Wise has expanded its Asia Pacific hub in Singapore with a new office at Paya Lebar Quarter. Spanning 31,800 square feet — 25% larger than its previous location — this is Wise’s largest office in S...

Wise granted approval to join Zengin, Japan’s domestic payment system

Wise is the first non-bank operating in Japan to be granted approval to join Zengin, Japan’s domestic payment network, the first step for Wise in gaining the ability to process payments in real-tim...

Wise granted Type 1 Funds Transfer Service Provider Licence in Japan, readies for next phase of growth

Wise has become one of the first international financial services companies to be granted the Type 1 Funds Transfer Service Provider licence in Japan.

Wise ramps up Singapore presence with expanded office and five new local leadership hires

Wise announces an expanded office in Singapore, key leadership hires, and a new direct connection to the PayNow network which will enable its Pay with QR feature.

Wise Platform Partners with Agoda to Revolutionise Payments for travellers worldwide

Wise Platform, Wise’s infrastructure solution for banks and major enterprises has joined forces with Agoda, a digital travel platform, to provide faster and more convenient payment options for trav...

Wanderlust on a budget: Malaysians are prioritising experiential travel amid high cost of living

Research by Wise reveals Malaysians are continuing to prioritise international travel over things in life despite the cost of living crisis, and are making every ringgit count during their trips a...

New Wise Research Reveals Indonesians Pay 15,09 Trillion Rupiah For Foreign Exchange Transactions in 2022

These figures were from independent research carried out by Capital Economics in July 2023, which aimed to estimate the scale of foreign exchange transaction fees in Indonesia.

Wise Platform expands APAC footprint with 9 new integrations in 6 months; launches new features for businesses and fi...

Wise Platform continues expanding in Asia Pacific, integrating with 9 partners in the first half of 2023 and launching a new feature to help enterprises and their customers spend and manage money i...

Wise unveils new look as it reaches 16 million customers served worldwide and continues global expansion

As part of Wise's new look, the company has also rolled out several products including its investment product Assets in Singapore, QR code payments and enabling customers to send to 11 more e-walle...

Wise enters 2023 with 15 new partners in 4 new markets, bringing total to over 60 partners worldwide

10 million people and businesses gained access fast, cheap international payments powered by Wise in 2022

Wise further deepens Singapore presence with plans to hire 150 roles in 2022

Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move and manage money around the world, today announced that it is further deepening its presence in Singapore with plans to hire 150 ro...

RM 2.99 Billion Lost in Hidden FX Fees by Malaysians - Are You Overpaying?

Malaysians unknowingly lost RM 2.99 billion to hidden foreign exchange (FX fees) in 2023, according to a new research commissioned by Wise, the global technology company building the best way to mo...

Filipinos lost PHP 8.37 billion to hidden foreign exchange fees in 2023, Wise research reveals

Filipinos unknowingly lost approximately PHP 8.37 billion to hidden foreign exchange (FX) fees in 2023, according to new research commissioned by Wise, the global technology company building the b...

Most Auspicious Timings to Deposit Your Angpao According to a Feng Shui Expert

To help Indonesians step into the new year on an auspicious note, Wise has teamed up with a renowned Feng Shui expert Grand Master Hillary Phang of Yuan Zhong Siu, to provide readings on the 12 Chi...

5 Tips to Keep Your Financial Resolutions on Track in 2025

The new year is a time when many Indonesians set financial resolutions to improve their lives. However, as 2025 begins, achieving these resolutions brings its own set of challenges. Here are five p...

New Research from Wise Reveals A Smart Way to Save When Booking Flights

Wise recommends paying for flights in the flight origin’s currency instead of your home currency to save money.

Planning a year-end holiday abroad? Consider these countries with favourable exchange rates

For last-minute planners hoping to travel abroad this Christmas and New Year, peak-season flight and accommodation prices can be daunting. However, travelers can still find ways to stretch their b...

Holiday Wanderlust? Here’s How to Travel Smarter and Spend Wiser This Christmas Season

With the holiday season fast approaching, Filipinos are gearing up for their much-awaited travel adventures. While travel is all about creating memorable experiences, the costs can quickly add up. ...

Smart Money-Saving Tips for Filipinos This Holiday Season with Wise

For overseas foreign workers (OFWs) and freelancers, managing these costs is even tougher due to the financial strain of sending money home or receiving payments from abroad, where high fees and p...

54% of Indonesian Students Studying or Planning to Study Abroad Are Anxious About Finances, Wise Survey Finds

A new survey by Wise found that many Indonesian students are unprepared for the financial challenges of studying abroad.

Dreaming of Studying Abroad? Here Are 5 Things You Must Consider!

Studying abroad is increasingly popular among Indonesian students. To help students decide whether studying abroad is the right choice for them, Wise has compiled five of the most important things ...

Beyond the game: Wise survey reveals cricket’s unexpected power to connect Indians around the world

Indians are becoming more international, with 77% of respondents having loved ones abroad. Shared experiences such as talking about food, cricket, music and sending money are top ways of staying co...

Fortune favours the savvy: Spice up your Lunar New year prep with Wise’s money saving tips

Currency conversion and hidden fees are making your Lunar New Year celebrations more costly.

A$30 Million Already Invested: Wise Launches Interest in Australia

Wise officially launches Interest in Australia after early access beta customers have already invested A$30 million in the Australian-first feature.

Wise launches Wise Business account in Hong Kong for local SMEs to streamline their multi-currency payments in a few ...

Wise launches international business account in Hong Kong to help businesses pay, get paid globally and manage 40+ currencies, helping them expand abroad with ease.

Flip partners with Wise Platform to Power Faster, Cheaper International Payments for Millions of Indonesians

Flip, a leading financial technology group in Indonesia, has announced a strategic partnership with Wise Platform, Wise’s global payments infrastructure for banks and larger enterprises to enhance...

Wise rolls out PHP account details in the Philippines, making it easier for customers to receive money

This feature benefits users, such as freelancers, international students and expats in the country, to receive payments in Philippine Pesos (PHP) with zero fees into their Wise Account, providing a...

Win up to £3,888 in cash this Lunar New Year with Wise + Fengshui tips

Wise celebrates Lunar New Year with a lucky draw with cash prizes totalling £8,888 and fengshui tips for your Zodiac sign.

Standard Chartered partners with Wise Platform to transform international payments experience

Standard Chartered will integrate Wise’s infrastructure through the Wise Platform API to provide SC Remit customers in Asia and in the Middle East to send money in 21 currencies instantly and trans...

Wise granted direct access to Philippines’ instant payments infrastructure, gets settlement account with BSP

The direct connection to InstaPay marks Wise’s sixth connection to domestic payment systems globally. The integration enables instant payments to PHP and provides more convenient funding methods fo...

Wise Platform Boosts Global Payments with Enhanced Infrastructure for Faster, Cheaper Cross-Border Solutions

Wise’s global payments infrastructure for banks, financial institutions and larger enterprises, has further enhanced its product suite for partners and significantly expanded its global regulatory ...

Wise increases account holding and spending limits amidst 30% YoY customer growth in Singapore

Personal customers can now hold up to S$20,000 in their Wise Account by the end of the day, and send or spend up to S$100,000 annually from their Wise Account balances.

Wise launches in the Philippines, offering Filipinos an easy and affordable way to receive and spend money globally

Starting from today, Filipinos can use the Wise Account to receive money in 9+ currencies, and get paid on time without fees

5 Financial Management Tips for Long-Distance Married Couples

Effective financial management is essential to maintain a healthy and enduring long-distance marital relationship. Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move and manage money...

Heni, Former Forbes-Recognized Migrant Worker, Shares Money Management Tips ahead of Eid

With remittances serving as a lifeline for many families in Indonesia, it is important for migrant workers to manage their money well. Heni, who was previously featured in Forbes' 30 under 30 Asi...

Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership: Why it matters for businesses

The opportunities presented by the CPTPP offers unique opportunities for companies like Wise to better operate in the 11 markets of the CPTPP with seamless ease, allowing us ways to reduce costs an...

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