Alexander Coates

Slow start but I am now beginning to get a few inquiries from maths pupils. Profile was easy to make and had no costs on my end.

Very fast and easy to transfer my pension. Having a personal "Beekeeper" is an especially nice touch.

Very quick and easy. No problems came up that couldn't be solved. Company was quick to answer the phone, unusual these days...

I was one of the first people to get a TransferWise Borderless Account back in September 2018. I use it all the time, whilst on holiday, paying friends, buying foreign goods and getting paid abroad. The prices are unbelievenly low and transperant, the transfers are superfast and the customer service line always answers immediately. This company deserves more than just 5*!

If you do anything in more than one currency, you NEED to get a borderless account ASAP.

I couldn't believe how much PayPal and Barclays charge for foreign transactions. Even just 5% in hidden fees and charges can add up to £100s in just a few years.

Do keep your main bank account though, as you'll still need it for:

Cheques,
Paying cash in,
Large cash withdrawals,
Dealing with dinosaurs,
Making standing orders,
Getting paper statements (proof of address),
Branch services,
If mobile phones are not your thing

Use your transferWise account to:

Transfer money abroad,
Make SWIFT transfers,
Buy stuff online,
Get paid in another currency,
Buy things whilst on holiday,
Withdraw up to €200 on holiday,
Replace your credit card,
Replace your Oyster card,
Transfer instantly to friends on TransferWise,
Track your spending,
Freeze/Unfreeze card,
Check your pin in the app,
Adjust card spending limits

And much much more...

So unless you're a dinosaur... Get a Wise account!