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    Price

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018

    This is supposed to be cheaper than bank rates for transfers. My US bank would have charged me $50 to make a wire transfer to another country. Transferwise fees were $262 to make the same transfer. I cancelled when it showed the fees, but this is a terrible rate. I don't think this very high fee would have made up for any claimed better exchange rate. Charging $262 for a wire transfer is ridiculous.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2018

    I started using TransferWise 3 years ago and it's always been great service. But in the last 2 months I have had the same issue over and over. When I try to send money or someone tried to send me money I get the message "We cannot currently accept payments to this recipient". When I get in touch with them they tell me that it's the sender having the bank problems and they cannot do anything and they cannot disclose the issues. Fair enough.

    So my sender gets in touch with them and they tell him that it is my issue and that of course they cannot disclose the information with him (but, by the way, they had taken the money away from him right away). So... few days later they give the money back to him after talking to them several times. And now I am having the same exact issue with a transfer I have been trying to do for 2 days. No support centre the whole day and they of course are not answering e-mails. I am going to end my account right now.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedReliability

    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2018

    I started using TW upon recommendation of a friend, and went full on using it. Opened a USD, a EUR account, and ordered a debit card. Getting money into the accounts and converting was obviously no issue and yes cheaper than any bank. Then the problems started. 80 euro transfer from my EUR TW account to a Eur account. One week later wasn't there. No notifications whatsoever from TW. I go in the app and hit cancel transfer. "Your transfer will be canceled and money returned to your account."

    Well I have no way of verifying today on October 12th. This is what shows on my interface. "In progress, Transfer to, Refunding, 03 October 2018, 80 EUR, 80 EUR. Your money’s been refunded. We started your refund on October 5th. Refunds usually take 3-5 working days." SO how can a refund take 9 days???? They play with our money. I used the debit card for a payment in EUR in Spain. I was debited in GBP and when I opened a dispute after being charged a difference of 4 euros on a 58 euro transaction they said I have to dispute the bank of the business where the transaction was done... REALLY???? In all my years of banking this is unheard of.

    Last but not least. I got so pissed I requested to transfer my USD back to my USD account in the US. They asked for a photograph of me next to my passport to make sure it's me. Really? Why didn't they ask for it when the account was created???? Not reliable at all. I am removing all my funds from them. Highly disappointing

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2018

    The transfer of money from my bank in Australia to my bank in Kenya all looked good with good communication. However, I realised there was a problem after checking my balance and no funds. After going to my bank in Kenya I learned that the account number was incorrect. The number had an extra digit, so no possibility of someone else receiving the funds. After contacting TransferWise a week after the initial process, the answer was that they could not reverse the deposit but should the funds return they will "reach out to co-ordinate bank details again."

    The support should be more professional than this. Transferring large sums of money, one expects a more professional and knowledgeable support. I am not a banker and do not know the system. Although I will after this as I now have to find out how this system works and who takes responsibility, when things go wrong. I cannot sit on my hands whilst a large sum of money floats in cyberspace somewhere. I cannot accept that nothing can be done from the end of TransferWise when a transfer mistake is made. Especially when the account number is not valid. At least give the client some advice on how to manage the problem. It seems that the employees are not trained in how to manage monetary and transfer systems. This is not good enough. It costs more to send through my banking system but at least they will take responsibility and help their client.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2018

    What started out as a great product is now failing. I tried to log in with my computer and was told I needed to go to my phone to verify my computer. I went to my phone to log in and was told I needed to go to my computer to verify my phone. This APP used to be great but now it is horrible. Codes never come, and now I can't send money because it tells me I tried too many times to request a code. What the heck is going on???

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

    Warning: DO NOT USE TRANSFERWISE. They will take the money out of your account and keep it no matter what. In my situation they said that in order to process my transfer they needed from another ID because it did not match my date of birth they have in the system. So I believed they would not make the transfer since they could not verify me. GUESS WHAT? They took the money out of my account and now I am paying fees to the bank and they will do absolutely nothing!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2018

    We have used TransferWise quite a few times before for substantial amounts without problems and been pleased with the service. However, a week ago we transferred 10,000 GBP to our TransferWise Thai Baht account and although the funds left our bank account within 2 minutes, we are still waiting to receive the funds into our TransferWise account. We have contacted them so many times and now we do not even get a reply except 3 days ago we were sent an email to ask if we were related to a GB House of Commons Peer! How bizarre! Only writing this openly to try and get a response from TransferWise. Not good service!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018

    I've used TW twice now and I've just loved it. First time I tried TW, I was apprehensive. When I created the first transfer to Thailand, I didn't get any confirmation so I was concerned. I called TW and spoke with a person who assured me that the transfer was initiated. On the exact date (a couple of days later) I got email confirmation that the money was deposited in the recipient account. Great! I tried again a few days ago and immediately after initiating the transaction I got an email confirmation that the money went into TW's account. Next, I got an email saying the money was sent. Today (2 days later) I got confirmation from my relative that the money showed up in their account. Just fabulous. I've been using Paypal for a few years but just realized Paypal's exchange rate is not at all good -- particularly compared with TW. And the fee is higher with Paypal. I won't go back to Paypal again; it's TW for me now every time.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018

    As an international student I have used TransferWise to send money from Brazil to US where I'm studying. I created my last transfer on 13 Sep because I'm in living in North Carolina and need to money fast due to risk caused by the arrival of the Florence hurricane. I was requested this time to attach additional documentation for verification. I did it as requested (otherwise system does not complete the transaction) and also made deposit on same day. The information received was that they would review my documents by 14 Sep and I should receive money on that date.

    I had not received the money and have not received any feedback so since 14 Sep and have been calling them. First I was informed only on 17 Sep on my 3rd call that one document was missing. I resubmitted this on 17 Sep and was informed they would validate and send money in 24 hours. Today 18 Sep no status changed and called again and only get information they will validate and tomorrow I should listen update. Bottom line is that since 13 Sep I have send my money to cover additional expenses caused by the hurricane, I had to evacuate home and keeping calling them despite my condition and now 18 Sep I do not have any idea when will receive it. Please do not trust their promised dates because if your transaction requires actions from their internal areas before proceeding you can expect delays and their commitment is not maintained. If you have obligation or urgency with the money you need to consider other alternatives.

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    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2018

    I opened account with TransferWise under due process. I also made the attached transfer on Sep 14, 2018. Initially, I thought the beneficiary would receive this payment within few hours as earlier stated by TransferWise. On tracking my transfer, it showed the fund would get to the beneficiary on Sunday being Sep 16, 2018. Today, beneficiary complained that he has not received this fund. I tried to track this payment few minutes ago, I am surprised to find out that my TransferWise account has been deactivated. My money already left my account since Sep 14, 2018, and an e-mail they sent on Sep 14, 2018 already with my money. Kindly help contact TransferWise to release this payment to the beneficiary immediately.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hello Ginny,

    Thanks for your feedback. Deactivations happen for many reasons, mostly due to terms of use violations. If you haven't already, please reach out to our Appeals team at appeals@transferwise.com and they can update you regarding the status of your profile and transfer.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Punctuality & SpeedProcess

    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2018

    I wish now that I had read all of these recent reviews before trusting in TransferWise to send urgently needed money to myself via my partner. Similar to many others complaining here, I used TransferWise previously and the experience was great, I had the money within just a few hours for minimal fees and good rates. However my experience this time is that it is now 2 weeks since my partner sent the transfer, and not only have I not received it, but I now believe there's a possibility the money may be lost completely.

    Every time we have contacted TransferWise about the delay we are told it will arrive 'no later than' a set time. That day passes and then perhaps we are another step through the process but we are then faced with another delay, only to be given another set time the money will have definitely arrived by (spoiler - these dates all passed and the money never arrived).

    I am in desperate need of these funds, and have been completely screwed over by TransferWise. I cannot even help my situation as they will not speak to me about the transfer (only my partner) as I was not the official sender. Having read these other reviews which are extremely worrying I will be doing my best to try to cancel my transfer / retrieve the money and send it another way even if that means fees and poor exchange rates. I will be doing my best to spread the word that TransferWise are NOT to be trusted, and encourage others to do the same.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Sophie,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We understand the urgency and importance of your transfer. We do our best to provide a recipient with the most details we can, but due to our privacy agreement, we can only speak in detail with the sender.

    If there is still an issue with the delivery of this transfer, we will be more than happy to help the sender find a resolution. Have them reach out to us if they still need help.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2018

    This is my first experience using TW and surely will be the last. The money left my international account on the 7th of September and I still haven't received my money in the account I sent it to, and even worse, nobody called/emailed to let me know what was happening. I got hold of someone from CS on the 11th, a lovely person, who advised that I would receive the money today. Well, today is gone and haven't got it yet. TW Folks, if you do read it, look into my issue ASAP as I'm going on holidays on Friday and if the money is not in my account it will really ruin my holidays and I will let everybody know how terrible your service is. That is a promise!

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hello Janerlei,

    Thanks for your feedback. I was able to find this transfer, and see that we couldn't complete the deposit since we didn't have the complete recipient account number. Thanks for providing us with the correct number. We paid out to your account on September 13. Please see the email that my Support colleague sent with the transfer receipt included.

    If you have more questions, please let us know. We will be happy to help.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018

    I sent a substantial sum of HK dollars through TransferWise to be paid in CHF to a recipient in Switzerland. My Hong Kong bank can demonstrate that the transfer went through and that TransferWise received my funds into their local Hong Kong account. But TransferWise claims they didn't receive it in their "system". Their "customer service" consists of blaming the customer. Although the phone representative acknowledged, based on bank statements that I supplied, that I made no error, the accounting department insists that whatever glitch occurred must necessarily be my fault, not theirs.

    Now the onus is on me to recover the funds. But because there is no question that my money was placed into a legitimate recipient account, my bank tells me it will be a possible drawn-out process to recover the funds, might feasibly have to go to arbitration, and even in the best case scenario of a quick refund, will cost me at least US$35 in fees. Meanwhile, I've missed a payment to Switzerland and must use a very expensive express wire transfer. Do not use this thieving service which blames customers for their mistakes!

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hello Larry,

    Thank you for your feedback, I am sorry to hear that you had a poor experience. We do everything we can to help locate the funds that a customers sends to us. Sometimes, we have to ask for documentation to assist in locating the payment, in the event it was paid into the wrong account or we don't see it in our account. And we will do everything we can to collect or return the funds.

    If we can help in any other way, please let us know.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2018

    Do not sign up with TransferWise... I used to be happy with the service until lately the experience has been worse... I should have been getting my salary on the 24th August in TransferWise borderless account. However I did not receive any credit on Friday. I called customer service who did not know how a BACS transfer works. Upon several calls I got hold of a guy who actually knew it, however I was told to get documents like company bank statement showing money debited which is insane. I send all confirmation from my employer that all was fine from their end. However TW responded me with saying they never received the money. Suddenly on Monday I get the credit. I get a call from Customer service saying there was a Human error on TransferWise which caused the delay.

    Due to this delay I had to cancel my holiday which was paid partially around 6k pounds. I raised a complain just to get a response in 1 week with loads of lie. The response said I got my salary just one day late on the next working day which is incorrect as I received on Monday which was a bank holiday. The complains officer just made up the story that there was technically issue and few BACS transfers were affected. However the Customer service had already confirmed on Tuesday that only mine was affected and the person is also given training. So the complain officer cooked up this story. Worse the outcome was to give 25 pounds of fee waiver for the inconvenience. TW should have taken responsibility for the error caused by their employee as compared to complains guys written a script to cover up the facts. I am taking legal action against the company. I would advise others to stay away and do not trust them with your money.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    TransferWise, through sheer incompetence, has turned what should have been a most simple of transactions -- sending $30 to India -- into a nightmare. The only thing they successfully did was debit the money from my account. After that, they told me the transfer was being reviewed. This begs the question of why they wouldn't review it before debiting money like Western Union does... 3 days later, I try to log into my account only to be told my account has been deactivated. No one at customer service could or would help.

    When I emailed the appeals department, their response was curt and vaguely offensive. No proper explanation was given as to why my account was shut. Worst of all, my money is STILL MISSING. Thank God I trusted my gut and only sent a small amount to see how efficient their service is. Needless to say, I will NEVER trust this service again, and I would strongly warn others against using TransferWise. They are both rude and shifty in their business practices. These are not the people you want to trust with your money.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Kylie,

    I'm sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience, as we don't intend that to be the case. We review most transactions prior to accepting payment, but sometimes our partner bank or recipient's bank require additional verification. We don't know about this until after the transfer has been initiated.

    I'm sorry to hear that you felt our support to be rude and less than expectations. We appreciate your feedback and take it very serious.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    When trying to send funds to clients in USA the transactions were refused on both occasions. Customer service will simply read you a canned response saying they don't know why the recipients are not allowed to be added and it very rarely happens. I'm on 100% declined so obviously not that rare. The latest recipient they will not allow me to pay is my Lawyer in California. I don't see anything in the contract that says they can block payments to certain banks or companies when they want to. No point in having the account and holding US$ if I can't pay my US clients. I'll now have to use HSBC and get hit for charges which I'll then claim back from Transfer(UN)Wise.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Michael,

    Thanks for your feedback. We are happy to send to a recipient of your choosing, but if we have difficulty completing a transfer to the account details provided, or their bank indicates that the bank details are closed, no longer valid, or not active, we block transfers to these recipients so customers don't experience any issues attempting to complete a transfer.

    Thank you again for our feedback. Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Customer ServiceOnline & AppReliability

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    My first clue something was wrong should have been when they required my bank login for an ACH transfer... that has never been necessary for ACH, just a routing and account number. You don't even need an online account to do ACH! But I didn't listen to the little voice, and now my money is in limbo somewhere, with no communication and their website stuck on a single screen with an endless spinning logo. I hope I can get my money back and transfer it through a more reliable method and I hope this review helps someone else avoid experiencing the same difficulties! Now it's time to go change the account credentials I foolishly gave them and find out from my bank how to protect against any future withdrawals.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Scott,

    Thanks for your review. In order to pay via ACH, we link you to your online banking to prove account ownership, which is required to complete an ACH payment. Payments have to be made from an account that matches the TransferWise profile holder's name per compliance guidelines. We don't store your log in details, nor do we use your payment method for future payments unless you initiate another payment.

    Thanks again for your feedback. Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & App

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    I have dealt with them over a dozen times and everything was not always fast but at least was always without complication. However, my last transaction was a disaster! 3 DAYS after they received my money, a first request "Please provide your bank statements". I did right away. 3 MORE DAYS after sending them my bank statements "please provide your payslips" then another 3 DAYS after that, "Please provide bank statements of the investment account the money was transferred from"... I did, and finally 2 days after, "sorry we can't accept the transfer to that recipient"!

    But they had accepted many other transfers to that same recipient before and there was no way for me to prove them they were making a mistake! That was it, "Sorry, we understand this was all very slow but we will be issuing a refund and there is nothing else you can do about it"... Then I had to wait another 3 more days before they actually "issued the refund"... Now I still have not received my money back into my account.

    Throughout this ordeal, their website reported false information about what was happening with my money: "Your money is being transferred", "The recipient will get your money tomorrow" etc. I have called them up on the phone 3 times but each time the person was 100% incapable of doing anything to help! It was always another department that could not be contacted by them or by myself or "I will put a rush on it and I will be getting back to you tomorrow", but then nobody follows up for days. If your dealing with small amounts, maybe all this would not be nerve-racking... but dealing with larger amounts, this level of "disconnection" to what is happening with your money is totally unacceptable!

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Dominique, good day. I'm sorry to hear about your most recent experience, especially after several successful transfers. We definitely don't want you to experience delays and poor service, that's not how we are set up to do business. We want you to feel confident whether you're sending small or large transfers, so I am truly sorry that this transfer didn't go as you had hoped. Please let us know if the refund has not shown up yet.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    I mistakenly bank in cash HKD5823 to their designated DBS account in Hong Kong without noticed that they do not accept cash. Within hours after the deposit there were no one response to my mails (1 online 2 via gmail), chat request and they don’t take call to Singapore. DBS bank kept calling them. No response. I emailed the bank in slip to their support personnel. Up till last night Aug 8, they still saying they are waiting to see if 'money reached'. This is ridiculous. Cash bank their account with solid proof. They didn’t reach out DBS to approve refunding money to bank in person. There is NO PROTECTION of customers' money. They seems having people in London to answer call but their reply is not helping and taking a delay approach. DON'T TRUST THEM. PARTICULARLY ANYONE FROM HONG KONG.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Elsa, good day. I'm sorry to hear of your experience so far. While we don't have an active number in Singapore, we have an office in Signapore and Support members call call out to you at your convenience. And we can definitely work with you to help locate the deposit. You can also find additional active Support phone numbers here: https://transferwise.com/contact

    Please let us know how we can help.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Online & App

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    After 6 days and no payment - I recently used TransferWise to send money from US to Brazil. I send the money by wire transfer on Aug 1. Received an email that the funds were received and that they would pay in 15 hours. Since then there is no money and in their app it is mentioned that the transfer were complete!!!

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Gilberto, good day. This is definitely a concern. We will do everything we can to help with our transfer. If you haven't already, please call us or write us at support@transferwise.com. We will do everything we can to research this payment. You can find out contact numbers here: https://transferwise.com/contact. Please let us know if there's any more we can help with.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018

    Established an account with monetary transfer firm called "TRANSFERWISE". Set up an account and provided information they required. Received an email verifying receipt of my documents and thus I decided to transfer USD to my Thai bank. Decide to only transfer $1000 because I had never used the TRANSFERWISE account previously. I initiated the transfer from my Mastercard to the TRANSFERWISE site and confirmed the transfer to TRANSFERWISE did indeed occur.

    I then received an email from TW (TransferWise), that the funds did transfer into their account. THEN...nothing happened. One week passed and I attempted to contact TransferWise and inquire about the issue. All I got from TW was that my account was deactivated. Called to TW were met with a mono tone individual that told me that had no information as I did not have an account. Emails to TW were replied with, "we have no record of your account". The funds have not been returned to my account.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Inn, thanks for the feedback. I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Please contact appeals@transferwise.com for more help. Also make sure you're emailing from the email address that you used to register with us. We will do everything we can to locate your account and answer your questions. We can also confirm receipt of the payment, as well as refund of the payment to us.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018

    This company should NOT be trusted. I am so upset that I did not use a legitimate bank instead. I am missing $4,000 that I used this company to transfer that never arrived to its destination. The only thing TransferWise keeps saying is that they sent the money and cannot help any further. Sorry but when I use this "service" isn't it their job to make sure the money arrives!?? I am opening a lawsuit against them and hope other people learn to just pay your bank the $40 wire fee because you may lose a lot more.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Irena, good day. We are in business to complete a customer's transfer, not lose your money. If there is an issue with paying a recipient, we will provide transfer receipts, bank documents, trace ID's, etc to our customers as proof of payment. We will exhaust all options if needed when there is an issue with the payment. I'm sorry you've had this experience, but please consider reaching back out to our Support team for more help.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018

    What has happened to TransferWise. We have transfers that have disappeared now for more than 7 days. Account has not been deactivated. When you call or write customer service they tell you only there is a technical problem and they have no update. On the phone they are Very Rude, it seems they do not care. They will not advance you to a supervisor or the legal department, it is just a Wall of nothing. 7 days and still no transfer and no accountability from TransferWise!

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Avi, good day. I'm sorry to hear of your experience. We want your interactions with us to be excellent, not leave a bad taste in your mouth. Whether you call us or email/chat with us, we do our best to find a resolution, so I am sorry you felt like you received no help. If you still need assistance, please consider calling us or emailing us at support@transferwise.com. We are more than interested in helping.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 25, 2018

    They took my money then disabled my account. It is deactivated. When I went to sign back in to send information they wanted I discovered my account had been deactivated. I now have to send them a letter asking why they deactivated my account? As of yet I have received no answer and I will be very surprised if I even get one Back. Thank God I only sent 100 dollars but I want that money back. The information they had asked for was me with my passport picture beside my face. I took it and when I went to send as I said I could not get into the account. It is deactivated.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Marylin, thanks for the feedback. I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Account deactivation's can occur due to a number of reasons. Some of the reasons include but are not limited to security concerns, violation of our ToU agreement, attempts to buy banned or illegal goods, attempts to buy crypto currency, or detection of multiple accounts by the same person. If you didn't get a response, please contact appeals@transferwise.com for more help.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    TransferWise Support

    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    My daughter is currently abroad on a study trip and suggested that I use TransferWise to transfer some money to her. She sent me a link via email to join Transferwise and get my first commission free transfer. I went ahead and sent the money from a prepaid card into her UK account and everything seemed fine at first, I get an email saying that Transferwise received the money and that it was going to be paid into the recipient's account in a matter of seconds, yes SECONDS they said! - Two days later and although they took the money from my debit card (straight away), the funds still haven't reached my daughter's account and on top of that they deactivated my account!

    I rang their call center to ask for an explanation and they were completely useless. They couldn't tell me why my account was deactivated or when the money would be paid back into my account! I explained that my prepaid card (which is not linked to any current or savings account) will expire on 30th June which is tomorrow and that I needed the refund to be paid before that, but they said that they can't speed up the process and they can't do anything about it. It was like talking to a brick wall - so frustrating!

    Transferwise people: if you are going to deactivate my account for no reason at least refund me the money immediately without causing further inconvenience! and if you are deactivating the account, why did you take the money in the first place? I also contacted you via email to support@transferwise.com and appeals@transferwise.com but no reply whatsoever! Has anybody experienced similar issues with this company? Are they a bunch of money stealing scammers? My daughter is now stranded in London with no money to pay for her tickets back home. I am furious! Ready to take this further and file a formal complaint with the Consumer Ombudsman.

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    Customer ServiceReliability

    Reviewed June 19, 2018

    Something has changed with this company recently. They used to be super reliable, fast and easy for transferring money. I used it regularly and was always really happy with the service. Now the exact same transaction that used to take seconds, and was easily tracked, now still says it will take seconds or minutes, but actually takes days, and no one in customer service can give you any information on where your money is in the process. The messages you receive on either email or via the call center are vague or misleading. This company used to be an excellent disruptor in the money exchange industry- now seems to be the same as the rest.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Fiona,

    We appreciate your feedback. Our goal is to provide a great product, exceptional customer service, and to give an alternative to the old ways of the banks. If we aren't doing that, I apologize.

    We recently updated our transfer tracker and working on improving the accuracy of the delivery date. Delays and vague information aren't good. Our Support should be consistent and informative; please let us know when you don't get the information you need.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 15, 2018

    The transfer was marked completed on 6th June 2018. On 8th June, TransferWise request for additional document as they informed me the receiver government bank want these details. Additional details submitted to TransferWise on 11 June 2018. After that day I sent 3 emails and 3 calls to customer care. Customer care said we don't have any update, we can contact payment team and give you the update but till date no update.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hello Sumit,

    Good day. Thanks for your feedback, I completely understand your concern since there's no update. The review can take a few days depending on what our partner bank or government agency needs to validate.

    If this hasn't been resolved, I encourage you to reach out to our Support team for more updates. We will do our best to find a resolution in a timely manner.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    Hello. Please does anyone know how long it take for a TransferWise transaction from AUD to ZAR takes for an AUD payout using a debit card. My relative sent me payment using the TransferWise, and it was advised in my message that my friend sent me fund and will arrive in my account shortly. Estimated date of arrival is 11th June 2018. Transfer was initiated on the 9th but it hasn't arrived yet. The status of the transfer is labelled completed, but money hasn't arrived in my account. TransferWise team please kindly advise what is the hold up. Thank you.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hello Maletsatsi,

    The currency route you mentioned should only have taken about 1-2 business to complete. Since you're not seeing the deposit in your account, I would suggest asking the recipient to provide you a transfer receipt. You can provide the receipt to your bank for further research, plus the transfer receipt proves the transfer was completed.

    The sender can call us any time for further help, and we will be happy to help them.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

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    Reviewed June 7, 2018

    I have used this service before most of the time without issue. Lately they do not provide the same efficacy. One transfer can go quickly and another may take days. When you call you cannot get anyone who can give you an answer as to why. What you get is no logical reason and a bad attitude. DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE IF YOU NEED THE FUNDS TO ARRIVE QUICKLY.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Hugh,

    Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback. We don't want your experience to decrease as you continue your business with us.

    Transfers may move at different speeds for different reasons, such as payment method and currency route.

    Our company is built on transparency, including details our Support agents provide. I'm sorry that your experience with Support has been inadequate. Our goal is to get you the information you need when you need it.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    Elena increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Wise (formerly TransferWise), Elena increased their star rating.

    Original Review: June 4, 2018

    I had good experience with TransferWise in the past, but as of lately they have introduced additional questions like the origin of funds WHILE the transaction is in process. This caused their system crash more than one time and resulted in duplicate transactions. Also, their emails come a day or so AFTER you make a transaction so, unless you see the website say "your transaction has initiated" (and in my case the site crashed and nothing appeared) there is no way to know that the money is sent.

    Tried to resolve it with 3 reps, nothing, until finally the last one in the US said, nothing we can do, you have to ask the recipient to refund you the money. No answer to 3 or 4 emails, nothing. Representatives in Europe use internet phones with terrible connection, every word comes back with an echo, they are polite though, but not much help. There has to be some protocol for erroneous transactions, but apparently there is none with TransferWise, so be prepared to lose a large amount IF their website crashes.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Elena,

    Good day, thanks for taking the time to give your feedback. We definitely want your experiences to keep improving, not degrading.

    To remain compliant, there are times we have to ask for additional information as we are a licensed financial institution.

    I'm sorry about the issue with the phone quality, we do use VOiP and this can be impacted by internet issues.

    I hope you'll find value from our product and your experiences will meet your high expectations.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

    Customer ServiceOnline & AppStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed May 26, 2018

    These people are full of ego. Your transfer information will go to wrong email addresses, compromising your privacy. When complaining about it, they will use their powers to stop/block your account just to feed their own ego. The customer service operators will provide you with wrong, misleading and deceptive information in terms of your account details, such as address verifications, ID verifications etc etc. The managers will disconnect the call on your face.

    I realized my money was never safe in their hands as they let people transfer money via their platform without verifying their identity and details in full. You would notice that the app is too easy to use but it comes at a cost. The security of your money and the privacy of your transfer information. An app that lets people transfer money internationally without verifying their identity in full and send account related information to wrong email accounts cannot be a safe online portal to be used for overseas money transfer. I wanted to get in touch with the head office of TransferWise to escalate my concerns but no one from TransferWise provided the contact number or email address of their head office. They can’t be trusted. Never again.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Rakesh,

    Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that your experience was below standards. That is not the experience we want customers to have.

    We strive to keep your information safe, and verify customers as part of their sign on process and transfer flow. This has to be done in order to keep in compliance with the licenses we carry. I am sorry you feel as if this was not secure enough or misleading.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

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    Stacey increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Wise (formerly TransferWise), Stacey increased their star rating.

    Original Review: May 24, 2018

    I am NOT a client of TransferWise. However to cut a long story short - We as a business received proof of payment from TransferWise that funds were meant to arrive on the 26th April. I found out the sender missed a digit in the account number!! Now TransferWise is saying "If an incorrect account number was used then the money is going to bounce back to TransferWise. When this happens or if it already has, then the sender can update the details and we'll be able to process the transfer." The sender refuses to reply to our emails requesting the above!

    Then TransferWise says "Our system recognizes that the account number is incorrect only if there is something really wrong (that certain bank does not have accounts with digits that long or short, etc). Proof of payout shows that we sent out the payment to the bank, but it could be 1) stuck in their system because there is nothing that matches with the numbers sent to them, 2) money gets deposited to a wrong bank account because they do not check if the name and account number matches. In most cases money does bounce back to us, but that is only in cases when the bank realizes something is wrong and rejects the payment."

    Clearly this should not be my problem that the sender even is allowed to put in the incorrect account number/miss a digit - Surely their system shouldn't allow this!! No one from TransferWise is bothering to contact the sender on my behalf and tell them to resolve the issue! They won't help me or give me information because they say I need to be a member!! So now we sit with funds unpaid and neither the sender nor TransferWise will take responsibility for it!

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hello Stacey,

    Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear you had issues with the money being sent to you. As you're aware, we can't provide many details to the recipient, but we can absolutely send an email to the sender asking them to follow up with the issue.

    If you would consider it, please reach out to our support either by email at support@transferwise.com or by calling us. Our contact numbers are here: https://transferwise.com/contact

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

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    Reviewed April 10, 2018

    I'm trying to transfer money to hold a bed and breakfast in the Netherlands. This process has been a complete nightmare, taken an incredible amount of time, and I wouldn't recommend their service to anyone! First, they didn't get the money there on time. I started the transfer on the 7th, they guaranteed delivery on the 9th, and on the 10th they were still asking security questions. Second, the security questions they asked were frightening! They wanted me to verify my dad's occupation. Then they wanted to know all my sources of wealth including inheritance and investments.

    Third, their on-line interface is deceptive about how much the transfer actually costs. Depending on the type of transfer you pay a higher fee. However, they don't allow you to go easily go back and change amounts. The site is very cumbersome. Fourth, they only write back every 24 hours, and so if there is a problem you can't fix it in a timely fashion. Only use this service if you are desperate! They have some issues they haven't worked out. It will take a ton of time and you will be asked many personal questions!

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Hannah,

    Thank you for your review. We appreciate feedback, both good and bad experiences. I'm sorry to see that you're not satisfied with TransferWise. We are a licensed financial institution, so based on certain criteria, we may ask for additional details. I am sorry you felt frightened and deceived, that's the exact opposite feeling we want customers to have. If we can do anything more, please let us know.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

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    PriceOnline & AppEase of Use

    Reviewed March 22, 2018

    I had struggled so much with Azimo, Western Union and OFX, been disappointed so much then nearly lost my hope for money transfer technology until I read about TransferWise and decided to give a last try. The Apps is very easy to use, reasonable cost and speedy. I recommend TransferWise!

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    Reviewed March 22, 2018

    They canceled my transfer without explaining why. Not a good customer service, I had to wait for 3 days to get a reply from that company. Later I got a respond: "Thank you for reaching out regarding your account deactivation. We are more than happy to consider reactivating your account however we first have to make sure your account is secure and your identity on TransferWise has been confirmed. You can confirm your identity by replying to this email with following: Photo or a good, colored scan of your photo ID. Photograph of yourself (selfie) while holding your photo ID up, close to your face. General guidelines about what we want to see on your photo ID and what type of ID’s are considered secure enough for confirming your identity, can be found here and instructions how to take the selfie photo and what needs to be visible on it can be found here.

    Once we have seen your photo ID and your selfie photo, we can confirm your identity and be confident that your account is completely secure before you continue using it. In the meantime, please accept our apologies for the ongoing inconvenience that this may cause you." They must be crazy. I will send copy of my ID to some JOE BLOW. USE WIRECASH service, less expensive and money got transferred within 10 minutes!!! Just read other review, they had done it to many other customers.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hello,

    Thank you for the feedback. I'm sorry to hear about your experience. We are a licensed financial institution and verify ID's to be compliant. Account deactivation's can occur due to a number of reasons. Some of the reasons include but are not limited to security concerns, violation of our ToU agreement, attempts to buy banned or illegal goods, attempts to buy crypto currency and detection of multiple accounts being used by same individual.

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    Patrick

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    Reviewed March 9, 2018

    I'm extremely disappointed with the customer service given to me on the past 2 weeks. I have been a faithful user of the system and indicated it to a lot of people and now I'm have the feeling of being left with no solution for my problems. I'm overseas and send money using the app last Friday and paid the boleto on the same day. Monday - I call customer service asking about the transaction and the person told me that it would be transferred as soon as they the money was received. By this time I asked if they need any document because I have urgency and need the money as soon as possible.

    The TransferWise employee told clearly that it would not be needed any additional document and I would receive the money as soon as the money arrive. (Please check the phone recording) Tuesday - I receive the request via email from customer service, saying that I need to send my tax paying document OR my 3 months payslip, contrary to the employee has told me on the day before. I sent the 3 months payslip on the same day. Wednesday - I call customer service again, and it was confirmed to me that the document sent was enough and the money would be transferred. Thursday - I receive a email requesting my taxpayer report, even though on the previous email they requested one OR the other.

    I sent the document. Friday - I receive an email asking for a copy of my document and proof of address. HOW COME NONE HAVE ASKED ME FOR THIS BEFORE? This is such a basic information. I feel like I'm being part of some joke, this is the only way I can make sense on this nonsense. Therefore, I tried to contact the company again, and talk to someone that is able to take a decision and actually tell me what is going on. I was unable to go any further and I felt like I was being served by a robot that kept repeating the same information.

    Now I still have no idea of when I will receive my money, I'm overseas with no money on my account for more than a week because I relied on TransferWise to take care of my money. There is no reasonable explanations on why the customer service is not able to answer simple questions for the requirements. The feeling I have right now is that the company is playing with my money while I spend 2 weeks without money. For a company that deal with your money, the police of contact only by email or with a helpless customer service is a pretty serious stuff.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hello Rafael,

    My apologies for the issues you dealt with regarding your transfer. Verification can come throughout a customer's relationship with us. I am sorry we didn't explain the verification better. This isn't satisfactory. We appreciate your feedback and take it very serious. Please let us know if we can help further.

    Kind regards,

    Patrick

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    Just great! I use it every month to pay my rent in Brazil with no issues. The money comes quickly fast and they do it at a fair price. It is so easy and customer service has been great when I have had a problem! Highly recommend!!! Especially if you are doing individual payments on a regular basis from US accounts to another country.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    We use TransferWise every month to send money to our family in India. The mobile application as well as the online portal are very user-friendly. Especially love features, such as, saved recipients, daily exchange rate alerts, secure connections to bank accounts from within the app, guaranteed exchange rates and so much more! The exchange rates are always accurate and the fees seems minimal when compared to the ease and user experience. Also, they sometimes offer free transfers on special events. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017

    For a little less than what my bank would charge me and for a LOT less pain and annoyance, I can use TransferWise to send money abroad reliably and safely. Only thing I wish they had is a recurring transfer feature so I don't have to think about it!

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    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2017

    This service is not only competitive when compared to the fees that banks charge, which are often less transparent because the bank fees are included in the exchange rate, but has a high level of ease and convenience when sending the same amount on a periodic basis, such as monthly. The website interface is designed specifically to make repeated transfers easy and quick.

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    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2017

    I've recommended TransferWise to many friends, and I've started to use it regularly. It works well, and is much SAFER than carrying cash from one place to another. For me, Transferwise is one of the companies/services that represents the new, improved, more efficient world made possible by the internet.

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    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2017

    I retired after working 14 years in Europe and moved back to California. I continue to use my bank account in Spain and always count on TransferWise to move funds to me wherever I am. They are fast, efficient and reliable. Five Stars from me!

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    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2017

    I needed a way to transfer money from USA to France to pay bills at a low cost via my phone and laptop and this service is very well done. The cost is very low and the user interface for my phone and web are very simple and clean looking to use.

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017

    There was quite a bit of paperwork required for the first transfer; they have to get it for banking regulations so give yourself some time for that first one. After that, fast, efficient and MUCH cheaper than the bank! Have used to send money from both personal and business accounts and highly recommend their service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2017

    TransferWise is a very reliable, trustworthy, efficient, cost effective way to transfer funds internationally. We send money to relatives in S. America and the service has saved us time and money since we have been using it. Highly recommended for international transfers. Responsive customer service is a highlight of their service. Easy to use platform. Very reasonable fees. I have recommended it to friends and family.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    A financial system that really works without bleeding you out... or boring you to death while waiting. I've used it several times to exchange and transfer moneys between US and EU accounts. It works. It's fast (usually 24 hours or less). It's the least expensive (low commissions). And it is convenient, as one can initiate transfers anytime, anywhere... Recommended!

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    I am looking forward for a border-less account. It has been taking too long. Also, I would like to be able to transfer faster. Is there more improvement on speed available? Sometimes the transfer takes up to 5 business days. A couple of times, the transfer was even cancelled because it took too long. Would love to see this go away! Overall, a great service and Thank You!

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    TransferWise is a wonderful, easy and fast way to transfer money for a low price. I have always been satisfied with their fast service. I have never had any problems with their service. I am looking forward to using TransferWise in the future.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    TransferWise has been so useful. It is a simple process and sign up takes minutes to complete. I have been using them for just over a year now and they have always been very reliable. I have heard of other services but the simplicity and reliability of TransferWise has kept me around! Would definitely recommend to a friend.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017

    I use to rely on local banks to transfer money overseas but not anymore. I can now use TransferWise for the same service but for a fraction of the cost and consistent speed and accuracy. Consider this the Uber of money transfer. Just love it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2017

    Since I started using TransferWise, they have become my preferred method for transferring my own money between Australia and USA. It was easy to get my receiving account verified, and with that done, it is a very simple process to set up a transfer. I then use Internet banking to transfer the funds to TransferWise and the money is in my account within 2-3 days. As their advertising states, it is cheaper and faster than any other method that I know of.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017

    This application really made transferring money easy for our needs. It is easy and reliable. It makes transferring money an easy process and the procedure is fast and accurate. Especially for family members that in another country and need to make the transfer fast and easy. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    Since a friend introduced TransferWise to me, I have been using them for all my foreign transfers. While my bank always skin me on the exchange rate, TransferWise offers open market rate. Yes they charge a percentage of the transfer as fee (close to 1%), but the profit my bank makes on the exchange rate is much bigger than that. Also both my bank and the receiving bank charge a fee for the wiring. Now there is no longer a wiring fee. All in all I save money in using TransferWise, and feel much better that the big banks can no longer rip me off when I transfer my own money. I am waiting for the day that I can walk into a foreign bank (or ATM) and withdraw money from my US account through TransferWise.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    I have been using TransferWise for 12 months now using it on a monthly basis. It provides excellent currency transfer rates, paying it directly into my bank account in a consistent timely manner with good email progress reports. I would totally recommend and plan to continue using their service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    I've been transferring/wiring $$ overseas (Europe) for many years. TransferWise, using their apps for iOS, is the easiest, quickest, and least expensive option I've ever used. Their midmarket exchange rate was the real game changer, along with a simple 1% fee, made the choice to use TransferWise a no-brainer.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    My daughter is living in Europe and I have found this site to be the easiest, quickest, and least expensive way to transfer money to her! I highly recommend it for anyone needing to send money overseas!

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    I have used TransferWise several times to transfer money from the US to Europe. The account was easy to set up, and transferring money is really easy, and the fee is very low compared to banks or such financial institutions, and also very competitive when compared with other on-line transfer services.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    This is a great service. Previously I would have to spend 30-40 minutes at a bank to wire money internationally (I run a business that imports goods for wholesale).

    But the best part is the money, the banks would give you a fake exchange rate, essentially skimming money from every transaction. With TransferWise it's not only way easier, but you don't have to deal with the deceptive practices, and you save money!!!

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    I discovered Transferwise on Facebook and my husband in Brazil was able to receive money I sent from Alaska easily, quickly and cheaply. TransferWise is an amazing company and I wish it were licensed in more states and countries.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    I strongly recommend transferring funds with TransferWise because their fees are so affordable. I recently sent funds to Indonesia from the USA, but before I did, the recipient warned me that the cost would be prohibitive, so I told them not to worry about that because I had found a great website for sending funds overseas. I paid a measly US$5.00 to send US$250. Had it not been for TransferWise low fees I would not have bothered to send funds.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    For sending modest amounts overseas, TransferWise is great! Good support, clean and obvious interface and app. However, for larger transfers where there may be daily limits in recipient currency, you must factor in that you will be required to do a domestic wire transfer into the TW account. My bank charges $15 for this plus the TW fee itself. So for multiple transfers x $15 and the time required to do 5 transfers inside TW plus manually push a wire from my bank to TW, it adds a ton of time and expense. This is not a TW fault per se, but be aware that it may apply to your destination currency.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    Definitely cheaper than standard bank transfers, so I would happily recommend it to anyone conducting international transfers. However, TransferWise has several times overestimated how quickly a transaction would be concluded, so that the actual date of receipt of the funds was several days after what Transferwise had initially forecast.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    I use TransferWise to send money to my son studying abroad in Europe. Website is clear, easy to use, quick to complete, money arrives on time within 24 hours and the cost to move money abroad is low. I have used it many times and was glad that my friend told me about this service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I need to send $ back to Australia regularly, and it's the first time I've ever used a service that was easy to sign up, easy to use, and re-use again & again without having to re-memorize complicated banking numbers and procedures. A+++.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I have returned to Minnesota after having worked in Vienna for 30 years, thus I receive my pension from Austria. I did my first transfer last November and I recommend this wholeheartedly. Prior to this, I was being charged fees by my Austrian and WF banks, while getting the worst exchange rate. Now, I get the net rate of the date (check it) one reasonable fee and I get my money often earlier than predicted (two to four days) without any surprises. Very happy to have found such excellent solution for getting my pension at the best rate.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I have been using TransferWise for 2 years now and my experience with them has been very good. The price they charge is very reasonable. Once I had to contact customer service and they responded right away and resolved the issue right away. I think TransferWise is a great company. I highly recommend their service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I love TransferWise because it is easy to use and much cheaper than other alternatives. But where it excels, is the speed that the transfers are done. I can request a transfer from the US to the UK, and then one is in the account in the UK same day. This was not possible with the other alternatives I had looked at.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    Over my professional career, I had being able to enjoy work in several countries around the world with my hometown and family located in Madrid, Spain. Having this opportunity to earn in different currencies has also created a need to keep saving and supporting my expenses back in town. TransferWise has proven to be a reliable, easy to use, simple solution that includes my basic support features needs like Apple Pay. My experience over the last couple of years using this solution has been amazing.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    Literally the only money-transfer tool that makes me happy rather than stressed. It's as if other financial institutions and companies want to punish me for having friends and family in other countries. That's not the case with TransferWise. Seamless experience that's been amazing since day 1.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    Less expensive than exchange rates charged by banks and the process is streamlined. Funds are transferred at the agreed rate and arrive when scheduled, sometimes even earlier. Excellent communication and easy to navigate website.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    Several years ago I joined TransferWise as THE ANSWER to easily, quickly, and inexpensively transferring money between countries. Since then, I have transferred money from the US to both Brazil and Italy. I purchased two different apartments overseas and exclusively used Transferwise for the transactions. I continue to use Transferwise to maintain those properties, pay bills, etc. They are great! Customer service is a phone call away, and they are helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. They have my highest endorsement.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I wish there was a rating for dissatisfied and satisfied combined because I love being able to transfer money to Ireland when I can also the ease of doing it. My only concern is how long it takes to see the two amounts showing up in our bank account. My granddaughter's birthday money took more than a week after her birthday to reach her.

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    Response from Wise (formerly TransferWise)

    Hi Loraine, we are very sorry to hear about these transfers that did not arrive on time. We have contacted you about these by email and are looking forward to hearing back from you so we could see what happened and help to explain the situation.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    Very efficient and reasonably priced service to transfer USD to my daughter in London. I transfer money to her bank account and also pay the rent for her flat. Website is really easy to use and I can repeat transfers with a 2 or 3 clicks of the mouse and DONE!

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    TransferWise is simple, easy to use, reliable method of transferring money from one bank account/country to another. I use this application/service frequently as I have a son attending university in England and a daughter living in Germany. I also live in the UK most of the time and need to have inexpensive access to my US dollar account in the US in order to transfer money to my son and/or daughter to help them with living expenses. The solution works well for my needs.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    TransferWise provides an easy, intuitive way to transfer money abroad. The app is straightforward to use, and it's very clear how much money will be transferred. The service links flawlessly to US and UK bank accounts, and the fees are lower than any others I've seen.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    One learns how well a company performs when things don't go according to plan. I recently experienced an incident with TransferWise in which a transaction was temporarily stalled. The delay was brought about by a minor software bug in TransferWise's website (now fixed). I emailed the company, they responded immediately, took full responsibility for the situation and refunded my transfer fee to compensate for the delay. This all took place within a matter of hours. This kind of personal and immediate response engenders confidence, and I recommend TransferWise to anyone who needs to convert currency across international boundaries.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I have been using TransferWise for about 2 years now. Nowhere else where you get a better exchange rate. I often sent money to a German bank account and the service is excellent. It is safe and reliable. I have found the customer service department to be very helpful and friendly whenever I had to call. TransferWise was recommended to me by a good friend and I am so glad he did because U.S. banks are the worst for ripping customers off when it comes to fees and exchange rates.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I'm a US expat living in Canada. I get paid in US dollars and have to transfer frequently to pay my hydro bill and dog walker. TransferWise makes it super easy and affordable for the multiple transfers I make a month between my US and Canadian checking accounts. I don't know what I'd do without this app - it's a lifesaver!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I used to use WU to send money to my family in my country. WU put high price for sending cost but always gave lowest rate. Since I use TransferWise, I never got bad experience at all. They give me the highest rate of money changers and money send pretty fast to the receiver. I'm very satisfied with TransferWise. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I've been using TransferWise for over a year, mostly to transfer money to Europe. The ease of use and the low fees are an game changer for me. The experience is great every time and you have a clear explanation of the fees and the exchange rate use. The rate notification emails are also a great way to transfer money at the best time.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    The first transfer was a little complicated because you need to provide extra paperwork for security reasons, but after that my transfers are super simple and always go through within 2 business days.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I have used TransferWise several times now in order to transfer funds to Germany and I am amazed every time how quick and easy the transfer happens. I will keep on using TransferWise for sure and will recommend them to friends.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I was skeptical at first to trust an internet company with my money, but their concept and reviews were convincing. So I tried with small amounts first, and everything was perfect: No hidden costs and money showed up at my account shortly after. Since then I successfully transferred medium and larger amounts. I love the transparency of Transferwise and I'm very happy that I was able to reliably transfer some of my USD to EUR at such a low cost!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I live in the U.S. but have a home in Sweden. Before I started using TransferWise, I paid exorbitant rates for international transfers, and when I needed to transfer money quickly, I had no choice but to visit my U.S. bank in person and use an express wire service. It was common for me not only to pay $25-50 per transfer but also to encounter exchange rates 10% below published rates. Transfer Wise is also the only service who pays Bank Giro, and, typically, my payments arrive within a day or two of initiation. I highly recommend this service. The verification process is fast and employees are available 24/7 to answer questions and solve problems.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    Rarely am I so satisfied with a product as I have been with TransferWise. Brilliantly stream-lined and intuitive user-interface, great tech-support, transparent service, oh and of course, unbeatably low transfer fees! Anyone doing any sort of international transfer should be using Transferwise. The product has, without a doubt, set the new standard.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    My daughter is at school at the University of St. Andrew in Scotland. I have to send her money monthly for her expenses. Doing this thru my bank was time-consuming, and extremely expensive. TransferWise accomplishes the same thing quickly and with very little cost, relative to other methods. I now use it to send money, immediately converted to British Pounds, to three people in Scotland. Once recipients are added to your list -- you need their email and bank data -- you can send them money very easily... a couple of clicks... could not recommended this service more highly.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    We began using TransferWise 10 months ago, and have been very happy with the service. With fast transfers, current and transparent exchange rates and very reasonable fees, TransferWise is a service we highly recommend to anyone needing to use such a service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    Ever since I started to travel abroad (2011) I would use Western Union to send and receive money but it was always a pain, especially when sending or receiving money in Brazil... The bureaucracy was endless... I started using TransferWise in 2016 and it changed the game big time. I just get my phone and transfer the money to a bank account and it's usually there in the next day with much lower fees and much better conversion rates... My mom love that she doesn't have to go to the bank with a load of documents and line standing to get the money I send, it's just on her account quick and easy. I love TransferWise and so will you!!!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    TransferWise works exactly as publicized and recommended. Prices are below all my bank and trader accounts. I make monthly transfers and could not be happier with the service. I will use it 1-2 times a month for the great foreseeable future.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I have used TransferWise several times now to send money overseas to my family (have not used it for commercial purposes). The system is user friendly, very economical transfer fees and exactly the same amount they calculate before transfer. The timing are great and always delivers on-time. I feel the exchange rate used is really worth the convenience since there might be only penny difference, but mostly less than the bank rate. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a reliable source for transferring money to family.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I have tried many money transfer companies to transfer funds to India but I find TransferWise to be the best on most occasions. That is because on most occasions it has a very competitive exchange rate and more importantly speed of delivery is very fast. Money reaches into India account the next day... worry-free and reliable.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    On a regular basis I have to transfer money from my US bank account to the Netherlands. Until a year ago I did this directly at my Wells Fargo bank office. I had to go over there every time, fill out a lot of paperwork and had to pay around 40 dollar for an international wire transfer. Now with TransferWise I can do it from behind my computer. It's super easy, fast and a lot cheaper as at my bank. I've already recommended this service at colleagues who are now also using TransferWise. So, super happy with it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    TransferWise is very easy to use. No problems with my bank. It is also very fast usually 2 days. The one time I had a question I called and actually spoke to a person who was very helpful and walked me through what I had to do.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I love how easy everything is to make a transfer. I contacted support for a couple bugs and they have been helpful and friendly. My only complaint is the mobile app isn't as easy as the web version since it doesn't import the accounts to make a transfer to. This service is by far the best in the market, regarding exchange rates.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    The TransferWise app is by far the best way to transfer money internationally. I have to send money from the US to the UK twice a month, and having the TransferWise app has saved me money, time and stress by being so efficient. The app is incredibly easy to use, with very competitive exchange rates and the lowest fees I have seen.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I have used TransferWise to send my pension from Romania to the US. Easy and reliable electronic platforms to be used on computer or mobile, fast to deliver the money within a few hours. Was really impressed and would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to avoid fees on the exchange rate and the inconvenience of bank systems. As I've done it already, I will recommend TransferWise to anyone living or travelling abroad who wants to easily manage their money.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    TransferWise has been a breath of fresh air in the banking sector. I have been able to save a lot of money in bank fees and receive a faster service. They have made transfers a simple process and I have never had a problem with it. I just hope they retain their independence and continue the great service. Well done TransferWise.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I have been using TransferWise once or twice a month for over a year to transfer funds to family members in South America. I have been very satisfied with their ease of use; the speed and convenience of the service; and with the low cost - about 1/3 of what my bank used to charge. Plus, I do it from my phone instead of have to go to my bank and complete all of the paperwork. Recommended.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I have been using TransferWise to transfer money to different countries from different countries for years now! I keep recommending it to my friends and family, that's how happy I am with it! Offers great exchange rates and the money goes through quickly every time! Never had any issues and I used it a lot! I can only recommend it as it is safe to transfer with it!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I use TransferWise to send money to an international account monthly. It is so much easier and cheaper than the banks that I'm not sure why the banks have not shut it down yet. Seriously. How many products have you found that are significantly better and cheaper than the standard? TransferWise is one of the few.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    The TransferWise service is very easy to use and understand. The price is the best small consumers can get on the market and the speed of the transactions has been dramatically reduced from a couple days to a couple hours in just the year that I have been using it. Love the new international bank accounts.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    TransferWise is the best service ever! It is very easy to use, simple, very quick transfer of funds, and a very good low cost to use. Much better than banks I have used in the past. I will definitely continue to use and highly recommend the service!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    For someone enjoying retirement life over a decade getting a more than a fair deal for the hard earned savings means a great deal. Good honest exchange rates and low fees means more possibilities to travel and stretch the catch saved for late life enjoyment. Of course I recommend my friends to join the savings to get the most of their saved cash and life. I am now preparing for the celebration of my 57th anniversary of my 21st Birthday. Enjoying around the world.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    They solved all problems transferring money overseas for me. NO other company can do what they do. Low-cost and next day transfer right into my overseas account. The process is very simple and they keep you informed during the process. I will not use any other company but TransferWise!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    One of the easiest (and cost effective) methods I have found for transferring money from the US to my bank account in Europe. The staff is helpful and have assisted me on a few occasions with my transfers. I am very happy with TransferWise and will continue to use it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I'm so glad I found TransferWise 3 years ago. I've used them for many international transfers between Europe and the US and between Europe and Thailand. The transfers went through smoothly every time. Customer service is the best! The few times I had issues (due to my mistake), they've been rapidly available and willing to help. The greatest thing about TransferWise is of course that it is the cheapest way to transfer money abroad and that it's 100% safe.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I have been using TransferWise for two years now and am very pleased with their service. I make regular monthly transfers from my US bank to banks here in the Philippines to pay my rent, hotel resort reservations when they don't accept credit cards, or just to have pesos for everyday spending when needed. TransferWise offers to best exchange rate that I've found and their fees are quite reasonable cheaper than you get from a bank.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    In my experience, the transfer of currencies from USD to EUR via TransferWise has been incredible! Very quick while eliminating the banks' exchange rate difference and exorbitant fees! Keep it going, TransferWise!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    TransferWise is a pleasure to use. Their user interface is easy to navigate, and they offer the best exchange rates that I've been able to find anywhere. I recommend them to anyone who needs to make international money transfers.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I use TransferWise to send money from the US to a Philippine Peso account on a pretty regular basis. First of all, TransferWise has absolutely the best exchange rates and fee structure for my needs out of any online transfer service I have ever used (Xoom, Western Union, Moneygram, etc.) - I save an average of $20-30 on my transactions with TransferWise over Xoom. It does take a little longer for the money to reach my account, but it always arrives. The one time I have had to contact support, they were quick to answer, quick to explain, and resolved my concern quickly and efficiently. I have recommended TransferWise to all of my friends making similar transfers, and I will continue to do so!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    Based my experience for almost a year with TransferWise I would like to emphasize a high level of satisfaction due to the rates provided, timing and efficiency of the service. I recommend everyone to use this service without any concerns.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I used to use Western Union for money transfers and when I found out about TransferWise, I was very thankful! First of all it is a lot cheaper and when I have a question, someone will have the answer very quickly. Also, adding accounts to the profile is very easy going! I love it!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    We're a small company, and we produce abroad. We've got contractors all over the place, so sending money has always been a headache. Our bank's rates and fees are ridiculous!!! TransferWise’s borderless account is a Godsend. Fees are low, transactions are super fast and they give you the actual mid-market rate! Yes, the one you see on the web, that no one ever gives you. Been in touch with customer care a few times over minor issue. Always had a fast and competent reply. I can't say enough good things about them, but I'll drop the mic here as I think you get my drift.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    TransferWise has been quite helpful in getting money between the US and Canada for me. The rates are much lower than I would have paid to wire money through my bank accounts. Lucid and fast. Recommended.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    TransferWise is as simple as it gets. Every month I pay child support with the click of a button and within a minute they are on it and within a day the money is in the account. I used to have to drive to the bank, wait in line, wait for the paperwork to be filled out, double check for accuracy, pay a much higher fee and wait 3-4 days.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I have no idea why TransferWise isn't at the top of all the popularity charts as far as money transfer services go... They're the absolute best. I was pretty skeptical when I started using them, just due to the fact I'd never heard about them before. I thought it might be a scam. However, their customer support was and is the best I've ever seen, and they were so helpful I decided to give them a try. I've saved hundreds of dollars through them in the last year, and highly recommend them to anybody. I can get money halfway around the world in mere hours for pennies on the dollar. Very happy with this company!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    TransferWise is an excellent service and extremely cost effective. When I first sent money abroad, I went through my bank which required that a long form be completed and signed and then they charged me a $30 fee for the bank in addition to another fee by the transfer agent and then when the money arrived in the other banking account, that bank charged another fee. The fees were fixed transaction fees so it make the transfer very expensive. TransferWise fee are great.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    Good online interface, very transparent service. Transfers happened very quickly and exchange rate was far better than my bank. I now use this service every month and will never go back to the old fashioned way.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I've been using TransferWise for about two years, having switched from another company. TransferWise are fast, accurate, provide very easy-to-follow directions, they help me keep good records, and best of all is their very low rates for international transfers! I highly recommend them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    Here is my 100% non-biased honest review based on the past 18 months. First off, once you initially set up your account and go through the verification process which could take several days to a week the subsequent transfers will process more quickly (usually in a day if using a bank ATM card). But here lies the problem... FALSE ADVERTISING! They say you get the real exchange rate and pay only a small fee for the transfer. WRONG! The truth is you will get a lower exchange rate than the actual rate about 95% of the time. For anybody who's skeptical of my review go ahead and try for yourself... open your browser go to Xe.COM and search for your intended exchange currency and rate, then open a separate window or browser and go to TransferWise.COM and do the same, then refresh both sites so you are up to the minute (please try this at multiple times during the day and night for the sake of argument) you will see for yourself.

    I have complained of the inconsistencies several times and they say it is probably the server I am using... But how could this be? I am getting the Mid Market Rate real time, up to the minute on both sites and there was ONLY ONE 12 HOUR PERIOD in the last 18 months that I have been following the rates that TransferWise actually tracked the exact rate. So... is TransferWise less expensive than the competition? Yes, most of the time. But when a company pulls you from a competitor and sells you a product that's not being delivered and figures you will stay with them even though you're receiving a lower rate because they are still cheaper than most of the competition... It's still wrong! I personally don't like to be lied to, especially when leaving an honest competitor. Please don't try to tell me the sun is shining when it's raining outside.

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    Hi Lon, thanks for leaving us your feedback - we very much appreciate it. All our rates are based on several independent sources such as Google, Reuters, XE and Yahoo Finance. We update all rates in our system once per minute to keep up with them and to give our customers the most fair actual mid-market rates. Additionally all rates we use are displayed when you start setting up a transfer - we have nothing to hide and we aim to achieve maximum transparency for the benefit of our customers. Additionally you can always check how rates have changed in our system, using our Currency Converter tool here: https://transferwise.com/gb/currency-converter/. We are very sorry if you felt that we have not been fair in our advertising and have given out incorrect information. Should you have any further questions or comments for us, do not hesitate to let us know at support@transferwise.com.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    This is a great way to send money from your smartphone or computer. The exchange rates are great and pay for the small transfer fee and more compared to the big boys like WU. My mother in law is happy with the increased funds she receives. Once I got it all set up, it has been working smooth as silk.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I have no words to describe how happy and satisfied I am with the services offered by TransferWise, which I have been using for 14 months. My wife is in Europe for a long sabbatical, and every month I send her US dollars to support her. The operation has been working perfectly and on time every single time. First great feature, TransferWise offer immediate information on the exchange rate at that moment, and locks it in, so I know exactly how much my wife will get, and I can communicate it to her... until I found out that Transferwise sends emails both to the sender and the recipients, so that reduces even more my work!! And then tells me exactly what is my savings compared to have to go through bank fees, which I had to do before. Also, when I went to Europe myself, I could wire FROM Europe emergency founds with the same easiness with which I did it from my desk. All and all, a great experience with a great company.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    Why spend unnecessary time and money at the bank when you can simply transfer money internationally from your phone, tablet or computer in less than a minute. TransferWise make it seemingly easy and simple. Wouldn't have it any other way!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    After completing my first transaction using the iPhone app, everything is saved and is pretty much a 1 button press to make the same transaction. As an Expat living in the US and transferring my pension on a monthly basis, I am so glad I can watch the transfer exchange rate rise (or fall) and lock into a good deal with the minimal of transaction fees (compared to the Big banks and their extortionate commissions and fees). I have already recommended TransferWise to my other expat friends.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I had an amazing experience with transfers. I used a couple of times to transfer money to my account in my home country, and the money was received in just a couple of days with great fees and currency exchange rates. I would recommend anytime.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    TransferWise is a fast inexpensive way to send money to our son in Spain. Once you have set up an account it is very easy, especially now that the limits for amount sent per year have become greater.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    TransferWise has provided an essential and economical international transfer service to me for over two years. TransferWise's service is essential to me, because my Federal Credit Union does not make international transfers. I regularly (monthly, or more often) transfer approximately $2,000 to Indonesia. The service has been fast and efficient; using it is just as easy as making an on-line debit card purchase. Online help has always been available to assist (I have rarely needed it). TransferWise provides me the current mid-market rate, something no bank will do. And the fee (currently 1.5% for Indonesia) is very fair and economical. A similar transfer through a large bank would easily cost four times more (I have researched this), and I would not receive the fair, mid-market exchange rate I receive from TransferWise. I highly recommend TransferWise for providing a very fair and easy-to-use service to the public.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    My every experience with TransferWise has been excellent. Even when my receiver provided me all the wrong details for sending money, TransferWise was always available to help. They save me a whole lot of money on international transfers, plus they're super nice, and after more than year with them, I'm a huge fan of what they're doing. Love the service they provide.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I have used TransferWise for well over a year between our US home and UK home. Easy, fast, inexpensive and reliable. Tech support is wonderful. Wish I had thought of it. This company will really go someplace. A real pleasure to use. I recommend it to everyone who does business internationally.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    Outstanding service. I have used TransferWise to send money to Thailand on at least ten separate occasions. The pricing is awesome - transfers are done at actual published rates, and the fees are excellent. My most recent transfer was for $900. The transfer was performed at the current exchange rate and my fee was approximately $10. The speed of transfer was equally amazing (sometimes as fast as 1 day)! Lastly, the user interface is simple and easy. I have not seen any company that can compete with TransferWise on price or convenience.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I love using TransferWise. I send money back home on a monthly basis and I find that this app is so easy and cheap to use. I was using banks before TransferWise and I got charged $50 for each transfer no matter how much it was.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I send money to a foreign country each month. The exchange rate is always the market rate, not the bank rate which save me money, plus the amount TransferWise charges me is a third of what my bank charges me for the transfer. Transfer arrives in a timely manner, as well... so all in all, I'm very happy with the service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I have been using TransferWise for the past 2 years. It is easy, fast and cheaper than any other option available here in California. I've paid bills, sent gifts received funds to over 5 countries in different currencies and it has worked well. I'll definitely use TransferWise again in the near future.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I've used TransferWise for over a year now and the experience has always been good. Always cheaper than PayPal or the bank and easy transfers. The website is extremely easy to use allowing you to see the amounts and conversions immediately which makes it easier to decide exactly how much to send.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    TransferWise has saved me hundreds of dollars in banking fees! I could not be happier. It's fast, easy, and, above all, reliable! It used to take me an average of seven minutes to initiate my wire transfers. Now, it's done in a matter of a few clicks. It takes no longer than 45 seconds. My money always arrives on time, and there have never been any surprise charges to me, or my recipients. I highly recommend TransferWise!

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I couldn't be happier with the service TransferWise provides me. Before I had to visit my bank (an hour drive), wait for a bank officer and pay $75 on top of it. Now, I can send money to my family abroad from my home in about five/ten minutes and pay a fraction of the previous fee. Excellent service. No need for the big banks to make it difficult.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    Quick response and knowledge regarding any question re transfer. The least expensive way I have found to transfer money, and the most reliable. I use it frequently to transfer money from my Portuguese property euros to dollars and vice-versa when I need to send funds for upkeep.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    The absolute best way to send money overseas. I have had great service at very reasonable prices. As I used more and more the transfer times and funding became faster and problem free. I highly recommend transfer wise.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    Fastest, easiest, safest way to transfer money. I have been using TransferWise for one year and have been completely satisfied. Sometimes the money arrives in less than 24 hrs unheard of for an overseas transfer and the price is way lower than a bank could ever dream of charging???

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I usually make about 3 international transfers per month and if I did them through my bank (one of the big 4), it would cost me $40 dollars plus they would sell me the foreign currency using a conversion rate 5% higher than the market. By using TransferWise I've saved loads of money! Highly recommended.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    Other websites out there do not have the same exceptional rates and service that TransferWise provides. The interface is easy to use and linking your bank account is also streamlined. Furthermore, the transfer to the recipient's bank account is fast and secure. Would definitely recommend using this service over others out there.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    Since I found TransferWise, I have moved away from competitors (I used to use Western Union in the past) and have not looked back! Transferwise is VERY transparent, you know exactly what the fees are and the estimated time to get the transfer done. They are also a truly web company, customer support by email works great - when they needed more docs for identification, we could work by email and get things resolved quickly without delaying the transfer. Please keep up the great service!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I have been using TransferWise constantly over the past 2 years, always the best rate and always on time. Only issues I’ve ever had relate to the banks funding the transfer in the US, they must be worried about all the business they’re losing!

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I have always been happy with TransferWise because before I used PayPal to transfer money, but it took a very long time. Someone told me about TransferWise and it was so much faster. Then after a while of using a bank transfer to transfer money, TransferWise improved and offered the option of using a debit card making it even easier to transfer money.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I was skeptical at first, wondering if the money would make it to Germany, I sent the money anyway. It was a super experience! It was fast, cheap and easy! I am still using TransferWise every month for the past year or two. I am very happy with it.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    Set up is not complicated, and it only gets easier from there. Every time I use TransferWise now, it’s only a matter of clicking a few buttons. So easy. They always tell you the exchange rate and transfer fee upfront, so no surprises.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    If you are tired of paying ridiculously high fees to transfer money internationally via wire or worst via WU you need to do yourself a favor and try TransferWise. Period! The system is fast, safe, and very inexpensive. I would recommend it to anyone in need to transfer internationally.

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    Online & AppEase of Use

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I have used 4 different money transfer companies over a number of years, whilst all of them have given me good service TansferWise website is extremely easy to navigate & the charges are very competitive as well as being very transparent. The exchange rate you get in my experience has always been better than anyone I have used before. The transfer takes place almost always the next day & it’s paid into the receiving bank in local currency.

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    PriceEase of Use

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    TransferWise is a great company that is easy to use and cost you less money to send money overseas. I have a young adult who is it’s university in England and I have relatives in Denmark and this makes it so much more affordable & easy to send money.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I would 100% recommend using TransferWise to send money. The confirmed exchange rate is always better than what my banks have quoted me. Meaning more money in my hands or the hands of the individual receiving my money. It is easy to set up and use.

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    Wise (formerly TransferWise) Company Information

    Company Name:
    Wise
    Year Founded:
    2011
    Website:
    wise.com