About Wise
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Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move money around the world. With the Wise account people and businesses can hold over 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new cross-border payments network that will one day power money without borders for everyone, everywhere. However you use the platform, Wise is on a mission to make your life easier and save you money.
Co-founded by Kristo Käärmann and Taavet Hinrikus, Wise launched in 2011 under its original name TransferWise. It is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable technology companies and is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker, WISE.
16 million people and businesses use Wise globally, which processes £9 billion in cross-border transactions every month, saving customers around £1.5 billion a year.
Latest Wise news
Swift and Wise join forces to expand cross-border payment options globally
Swift and Wise today announced an innovative collaboration to increase cross-border payment options for financial institutions and their customers, enabling payments sent securely via Swift to comp...
Wise Launches Interac e-Transfer® Autodeposit Feature for Personal Canadian Customers
New offering helps meet Canadians’ demand for simple, fast and convenient payments
Luxury Shoppers: Where You Can Save While Abroad
New analysis from Wise uncovers how currency conversions on top luxury goods can help save hundreds when shopping overseas