Wise Business account review

By the Business Bank Index editorial team
Last updated 11 October 2026
Fact checked on 11 October 2026 against 10 primary sources

We checked the fees, eligibility and availability on this page against the provider's own pages and the regulator. 4 corrections made, listed in our corrections log.

Snapshot

Wise Business is a multi currency account for companies that send, receive, and hold money internationally, with local account details in several currencies. It charges a one time setup fee and usage based fees. As of 11 October 2026.

Who it suits
Businesses that pay or get paid across borders and want low cost currency conversion and local account details in several currencies.
Broadly available in
Many markets including the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Economic Area, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Singapore. Feature availability varies by country. As of 11 October 2026.
Headline monthly fee
A one time setup fee that varies by country, for example 50 pounds in the United Kingdom, 31 US dollars in the United States, and 55 euros in Germany. There is no monthly fee. As of 11 October 2026.
Account type
Electronic money account, not a traditional bank deposit account. Wise is an electronic money institution.
Fees and features as of 11 October 2026Last updated 11 October 2026

General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.

Wise Business is the company account from Wise. It is an electronic money account rather than a bank account, and it lets businesses hold and convert many currencies, receive money with local account details in several markets, and pay abroad at the mid market exchange rate plus a published fee. There is no monthly fee. Instead there is a one time setup fee and usage based charges. Figures here are shown as of 11 October 2026. Verify current terms with Wise.

Overview

Wise Business is the company account from Wise. It is an electronic money account rather than a bank account, and it lets businesses hold and convert many currencies, receive money with local account details in several markets, and pay suppliers or staff abroad at the mid market exchange rate plus a published fee. There is no monthly fee. Instead there is a one time setup fee and usage based charges for conversions, transfers, and cards where available.

Strengths

Conversion at the mid market rate plus a transparent fee, local account details in several currencies, no monthly fee, and wide country coverage. As of 11 October 2026.

Limitations

Wise is an electronic money institution, not a bank, so balances are handled differently from a bank deposit. Cards are not available in every market, and feature availability varies by country. Verify current terms with Wise.

Fees and features

All figures as of 11 October 2026. Verify current terms with Wise Business.
Monthly feeNo monthly fee. A one time setup fee applies and varies by country, for example 50 pounds in the United Kingdom, 31 US dollars in the United States, 55 euros in Germany, 60 euros in France, 99 Singapore dollars in Singapore, and 65 Australian dollars in Australia. As of 11 October 2026.
Transaction feesTransfers and conversions are charged a usage based fee that varies by currency and route. Receiving in some currencies is free while others carry a small fee. As of 11 October 2026. Verify current pricing with Wise.
FX feesConversion uses the mid market rate plus a published fee that varies by currency pair, from 0.24 percent in the United Kingdom and 0.23 percent in the United States. As of 11 October 2026. Verify the current rate for your pair with Wise.
Minimum depositNo minimum opening deposit is published. A one time setup fee applies. Verify with Wise.
Multi currencyYes. Hold and convert many currencies and receive with local account details in several markets. As of 11 October 2026.
IntegrationsAccounting integrations including Xero and QuickBooks, plus batch payments and an API. Verify current integrations with Wise.
EligibilityRegistered businesses in supported markets. Feature availability and supported entity types vary by country. Verify eligibility with Wise.

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Questions about Wise Business

Is Wise Business a bank?
No. Wise is an electronic money institution, not a bank, so balances are held differently from a bank deposit. As of 11 October 2026. Verify with Wise.
Does Wise Business charge a monthly fee?
No. There is no monthly fee. A one time setup fee applies and varies by country, for example 50 pounds in the United Kingdom and 31 US dollars in the United States, as of 11 October 2026. Verify current pricing with Wise.
What exchange rate does Wise Business use?
Wise converts at the mid market rate plus a published fee that varies by currency pair, as of 11 October 2026. Verify the current rate for your pair with Wise.
Where is Wise Business available?
Wise Business serves many markets including the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Economic Area, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Singapore, with features that vary by country. As of 11 October 2026. Verify availability for your market with Wise.

Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 11 October 2026. Confirm current terms with Wise Business before applying.

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