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 50 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
Wise Platform and Allica Bank Announce Partnership to Boost Cross-Border Payments for UK Businesses
Allica customers can now make international payments quickly and conveniently within their own banking app
Payhawk releases International Payments in fifty currencies in partnership with Wise Platform
Payhawk has partnered with Wise Platform to integrate fast, low-cost international payment services directly into the Payhawk platform
Saudi Awwalal Bank Signs Partnership Agreement with Wise
Saudi Awwalal Bank has entered into an agreement with Wise to provide Alawwal customers with fast, secure and cost-effective solutions for sending and receiving money internationally.