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Wise Currency Exchange and Conversion Flashcards

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  1. Which exchange rate does Wise use when converting currency?

    Answer: The mid-market exchange rate

    Wise uses the mid-market exchange rate, which is the midpoint between the buy and sell prices on global currency markets, with no hidden markup.

  2. What is the mid-market exchange rate?

    Answer: The midpoint between currency buy and sell prices on global markets

    The mid-market rate is the midpoint between the global buy and sell prices for any two currencies, considered the fairest exchange rate available.

  3. How do traditional banks typically make money on currency exchange compared to Wise?

    Answer: Banks add a hidden markup to the exchange rate

    Traditional banks profit from currency exchange by adding a markup (often 2–5%) to the exchange rate rather than disclosing a separate fee, making the true cost hidden.

  4. Approximately how many currencies does Wise support for conversion?

    Answer: 40+ currencies

    Wise supports over 40 currencies for conversion, covering most major global currencies used in international transfers.

  5. When you initiate a conversion on Wise, how long is the exchange rate typically guaranteed?

    Answer: For a short window (usually a few seconds to minutes) at the time of confirmation

    Wise guarantees the quoted exchange rate for a brief window at the time you confirm the transaction, after which the rate may change if funds are not yet received.

  6. What does Wise charge on top of the mid-market rate for a currency conversion?

    Answer: A small transparent percentage or fixed fee disclosed upfront

    Wise charges a small, transparent fee (often a fixed component plus a small percentage) disclosed clearly before you confirm, with no markup on the exchange rate itself.

  7. What feature allows Wise users to hold multiple currencies and convert between them without initiating a new transfer?

    Answer: Wise Balance

    The Wise Balance (part of the Wise account) allows users to hold and convert between multiple currencies instantly within their account at the mid-market rate.

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