Banking

Ease your financial transition when moving abroad by learning everything you need to know about local banking, accounts, payments, and cards.

The future of banking

In an increasingly digital world, mainstream banks innovate to stay ahead of the competition and provide more comprehensive services to their customers. Discover the future of banking in this guide.

International money transfers: How to send money from the US

Sending money from the United States to another country used to be time-consuming and expensive, requiring you to make a special trip to your bank and wait days or even weeks for your money to arrive.

International money transfers decoded

To find the best way to transfer money internationally, it’s important to understand the fees, exchange rates, and speed of different transfer options.

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How safe is digital and mobile banking?

With the head-spinning global rise of digital and mobile banking, questions about the safety and security measures of e-money platforms emerge.

Offshore bank accounts: a guide for expats

What are the pros, cons and implications of offshore banking and what exactly is it? This guide looks at the key aspects for individuals and companies considering opening an offshore account.

The difference between traditional and online banks

Traditional banks have had to adapt to keep up with the rapid evolution of online and mobile banking. What does it mean for you?

Wise does not sell or support gift cards

Wise do not offer, sell, or support gift cards or top-up vouchers of any kind. There is no such thing as a legitimate “Wise gift card.” Using a third-party provider to redeem ‘Gift Cards’ from providers such as Rewarble, goes against our terms of service. Warning: Third-party ‘gift card’ sites are not supported You might […]

Can you keep your US bank account when you move abroad?

If you’re an American moving to another country, you may be wondering if you can keep your US bank account abroad. The short answer is yes – most US banks allow customers to maintain their accounts while living overseas, although policies vary by provider. You may also need to meet certain tax and financial reporting […]

Can you keep your Canadian bank account when you move abroad?

If you’re a Canadian moving to another country, you may be wondering if you can keep your Canadian bank account while living abroad. The good news is yes – most Canadian banks allow customers to maintain their accounts after moving out of the country, although policies vary by provider. Depending on your circumstances, you may […]

Can you keep your UK bank account when you move abroad?

Are you moving abroad from the UK and wondering whether you can keep your UK bank account open? The good news is that, in many cases, you can. Many UK banks allow customers to maintain their accounts after leaving the country. However, policies and requirements vary between providers, and some banks don’t permit non-residents to […]

Can you keep your Australian bank account when you move abroad?

If you’re moving abroad, you may be wondering whether you can keep your Australian bank account. The short answer is yes – most Australian banks allow customers to maintain their accounts after leaving the country. However, policies and procedures vary between banks. Factors such as the type of account you have and the country you […]

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Cross-border international banking for expats

Managing money across borders? No more juggling currencies or accounts; international banking for expats makes it seamless.

Mobile banking and mobile payments in Europe

Banking from the comfort of your phone? Find out how with our look at digital banking and mobile payments in Europe.

Credit cards in Europe: the perils of plastic

Most European countries use chip-and-PIN for payments, while contactless payments with debit cards are increasingly becoming the norm. What does this mean for those trying to use foreign credit cards in Europe?