Wise Multi-Currency Account Features Flashcards

A Wise user wants to receive payments from clients in both the United States (USD) and the United Kingdom (GBP) directly into their multi-currency account without incurring receiving fees for domestic transfers. Which feature of the Wise account makes this possible?

Answer: Local account details for different currencies like USD and GBP.

Wise provides local account details (e.g., a US routing number and a UK sort code) for several currencies. This allows users to receive domestic bank transfers in those currencies for free, as if they had a local bank account in that country.

A customer is using their Wise card to make a purchase in Euros but does not have a sufficient EUR balance. However, they have balances in USD, GBP, and JPY. How will Wise handle this transaction?

Answer: It will automatically convert the required amount from the balance that has the lowest conversion fee.

Wise uses a 'Smart Conversion' technology. If you don't have the currency you're spending in, it automatically converts the necessary amount from the currency balance that offers the lowest conversion fee at that moment.

Which of the following is a key benefit of the Wise multi-currency account for an online business that sells globally?

Answer: It allows the business to get local bank details for multiple countries, simplifying payments from international customers.

A significant feature for businesses is the ability to obtain local account details for various currencies. This enables international customers to pay in their local currency via a domestic transfer, which is often faster and cheaper for them, making the business more accessible to a global market.

A user with a Wise account wants to set up automatic monthly payments for their gym membership in the UK (in GBP). Which feature should they use?

Answer: Direct Debits

Wise supports Direct Debits for several currencies, including GBP, EUR, USD, CAD, and AUD. Users can provide their Wise account details to a company to authorize regular payments, such as for a subscription or bill.

Regarding the Wise Multi-Currency Card, what is the policy on ATM withdrawals?

Answer: Users get a certain number of free withdrawals up to a specific amount each month, after which fees apply.

Wise allows a set number of free ATM withdrawals per month (e.g., 2 withdrawals) up to a certain cumulative amount (e.g., 100 USD or equivalent). Once these limits are exceeded, both a fixed fee and a percentage fee are applied to further withdrawals.

What is the primary function of holding multiple currencies within a single Wise account?

Answer: To avoid conversion fees by spending and receiving money in the same currency.

By holding balances in multiple currencies, users can receive payments in one currency and spend in that same currency using their Wise card without incurring any conversion fees. This is a core feature designed to save users money on international transactions.