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• • June 18, 2026
  • Corporate

  Wise acquires Expatica as it deepens support for people living internationally

  Expatica complements Wise’s financial products with trusted information and guidance for people navigating life abroad.

• • March 30, 2026
  • Product

  Wise Launches UK Current Account to Take On High Street Banks

  Airport Lounge Pass and Young Explorer cards for under 18s launched following customer demand

• • March 17, 2026
  • Corporate

  Wise becomes first non-bank to be granted five licences in Thailand, accelerating its global expansion and growth

  Thailand’s regulatory framework requires multiple licences covering payments, electronic money, and foreign exchange services, making it one of the more complex markets for international payments c...

• • January 27, 2026
  • Corporate

  Wise and International Rescue Committee expand partnership to ensure immediate emergency response worldwide

  New phase of this partnership will double Wise’s support for the IRC’s Crisis Response Fund (CRF) from £500,000 to £1 million.

• • December 1, 2025
  • News

  Wise Receives Conditional Regulatory Approval to Launch in South Africa, Marking Company's First License in Africa

  UK PM Keir Starmer says move “showcases British excellence“

• • October 14, 2025
  • Corporate

  Wise secures Central Bank final approval for Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services licenses in the UAE

  Home to over 200 nationalities, the UAE is one of the world's most diverse countries in the world, where approximately $40 billion is moved annually across borders by individuals and businesses.

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