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All neo banks · Updated 20 October 2026

Wise review: fees, features and regulation

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Wise

Account for holding, sending and spending money in many currencies

International transfers

Wise is a multi-currency account built around international money transfers at the mid-market exchange rate with a visible fee. You can hold dozens of currencies, get local account details in major currencies to receive money, and spend abroad with the Wise debit card. There is no monthly subscription: you pay per transaction. Wise is a regulated payment and e-money company, not a bank.

  • No monthly fee: pay only for what you use
  • Currency conversion from 0.24%, varying by currency
  • Local account details to receive money in major currencies
Monthly fee
€0 / £0 (no plans or subscriptions)
Card
Wise debit card, one-time order fee (£7 in the UK)
Currency conversion
From 0.24%, depends on the currency
ATM withdrawals
Free up to a monthly limit (UK: £250), then a % fee
Available in
Most of Europe and the UK, plus UAE, Israel and more
Deposit protection
Safeguarded, not covered by a deposit guarantee (see below)

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