Wise: Global Money Transfer
What is Wise?
Wise is a finance app for sending money internationally, holding and converting around 40 currencies, and spending with a Multi-Currency Card. The listing also describes local account details, such as a UK sort code and European IBAN, for receiving payments, plus a business account with integrations for platforms such as Amazon, Stripe and Xero.
Pricing. Wise: Global Money Transfer is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Sending money to over 70 countries
- Spending or withdrawing cash abroad with a multi-currency card
- Receiving payments in several currencies using local account details
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Why this app is in S tier
Wise scores 98 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 97, App Store search rank 99, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
16 million+ customers send, receive, spend and grow their money internationally with Wise. It’s the fast, simple way to move money in 145+countries and 45+ currencies. Products available depend on where you live. Check wise.com or download the app to see what’s available for you. - International money transfers - • Send money to 70+ countries, fast • Get the mid-market exchange rate, for every money transfer • Over 65% of transfers are instant, arriving in under 20 seconds (transaction speed claimed depends on individual circumstances and may not be available for all transactions) • Secure your transfers with two-factor authentication, encryption and biometrics - The Multi-Currency Card that’s always got the right currency - • Spend or withdraw cash in more than 160 countries • If you don’t have the local currency, we’ll auto-convert what you have with the lowest possible price • Freeze and unfreeze your card, and update your digital card details - Get paid like a local - • Get your own UK account number and sort code, European IBAN, Australian account details and more, as if you had local bank accounts around the world • Use these account details to get paid in multiple currencies
Compare in Money Transfer
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 98 / 100 | 98 / 100 | 97 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 112K | 74.0K | 216K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.0 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.4 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.3 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 2d ago | 6d ago | 2d ago |
| Price | Free | Free | Free |
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Questions about Wise
Which currencies can I hold?
The description says you can hold 40 currencies and convert between them. Products available depend on where you live, so check wise.com or the app to see what applies to you.
Is my money held like a bank deposit?
The listing says Wise is a Money Service Business registered with FinCen, not an FDIC-insured bank. The Multi-Currency Card program is issued by sponsor banks that are FDIC members.
Is Wise free?
Yes. Wise is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Wise good for?
Wise is built for sending money to over 70 countries, spending or withdrawing cash abroad with a multi-currency card, receiving payments in several currencies using local account details. It sits in the money transfer list on AppTierList.
Is Wise worth it?
Wise is S tier, ranked #3 of 40 money transfer apps with a score of 98 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 112,414 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.
How does Wise compare to Revolut?
Wise is S tier at 98; Revolut is S tier at 98. They score the same. Wise is free, with no in-app purchases, Revolut is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Wise updated?
Wise was updated 2 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Money Transfer
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 98 / 100
- Rank in list
- #3 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 112,414
- Recent reviews
- 4.0 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (2 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Finance
- Good for
- Sending money to over 70 countries, Spending or withdrawing cash abroad with a multi-currency card, Receiving payments in several currencies using local account details
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 505 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 19
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed