Wise

The premier European alternative for global money transfers and international banking. Originally launched as TransferWise to fight hidden bank fees, Wise has grown into a massive cross-border network serving roughly 19 million active customers. By always using the real mid-market exchange rate, it offers an incredibly fair, high-speed alternative to opaque American legacy systems like Western Union and PayPal.

Co-founded in London by Estonian entrepreneurs, Wise is an independent, publicly traded giant listed on both the London Stock Exchange and, as of 2026, the US Nasdaq.