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Wise

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August 28, 2026

Wise has launched Scan to Pay, now live in its app, enabling customers traveling in Asia to make QR code payments to merchants in local currencies. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)

August 14, 2026

Wise launches the ability to send money to Brazil using just a Pix key, connecting its global customer base directly to Brazil's Pix payment rail. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)

July 31, 2026

Wise was denied a US national trust bank charter, a rejection examined in commentary on how the media covered the setback. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 30, 2026

Wise has gained direct access to Malaysia's national payments network PayNet, enabling faster and cheaper cross-border transfers. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 24, 2026

US regulators rejected Wise's application for a national trust bank charter, citing compliance concerns and sending shares lower. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 7, 2026

Belgian prosecutors' investigation into Wise offers compliance lessons for fast-growing global fintechs. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

June 24, 2026

A recent investigation into money transfer company Wise highlights the ongoing challenges and limitations of cross-border financial supervision. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

June 18, 2026

Wise acquires Expatica, an online resource platform for people living and working abroad. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

June 10, 2026

Record OS, founded by Wise alumni, has publicly launched its Making Tax Digital and self-assessment platform after raising $2 million in pre-seed funding led by Episode 1. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

June 5, 2026

Wise warns customers it does not sell or support gift cards and that third-party vouchers violate its terms. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)

June 1, 2026

Wise said it was cooperating with Belgian authorities on incomplete Brussels-prosecutor inquiries and had not received any findings, while reiterating its financial-crime controls across more than 80 licences. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)
Wise launches a co-branded Wise Visa FIFA World Cup 2026™ digital card in partnership with Visa. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)
Shares of Wise fell significantly following reports of an anti-money laundering (AML) investigation. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

May 31, 2026

An in-depth analysis explores the product stack and technical infrastructure of fintech firm Wise. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

May 12, 2026

Wise has officially debuted its US listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

May 11, 2026

Wise is pursuing growth in the United States market through a Nasdaq debut and the launch of a new loyalty program. Sources: pymnts (opens in a new tab)

May 4, 2026

Wise has introduced a multi-currency interest feature for its customers in Canada. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

April 24, 2026

Wise launches airport lounge pass purchases directly within the Wise app for cardholders. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)

April 23, 2026

Wise reports that 75% of its transfers are now delivered instantly, following behind-the-scenes improvements to transfer speed and delivery estimates. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)

April 13, 2026

Fintech firm Wise announced plans to shift its primary stock market listing to the United States next month. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab) , pymnts (opens in a new tab)

March 30, 2026

Wise has launched current accounts in the UK, expanding its financial services offerings in the region. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab) , pymnts (opens in a new tab)

March 17, 2026

Wise has been granted regulatory licenses to operate in Thailand. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

January 20, 2026

Wise reported strong financial performance in its latest quarterly results. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab) , pymnts (opens in a new tab)

January 6, 2026

Revolut, Wise, and Bits have joined the European Payment Council. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

December 16, 2025

Wise launched a feature for users in the UK, US, Germany, and France to scan or upload screenshots, invoices, and QR codes to auto-fill recipient bank details. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)

December 3, 2025

UK payments fintech Currensea appointed Enrique Garland—previously Dealstack's head of operations and a partnerships and product leader at American Express and Wise—as chief operating officer to help expand its co-branded debit-card portfolio. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

December 1, 2025

Wise received conditional approval for its first African regulatory licence, a South African limited-authority foreign-exchange dealer licence. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

November 25, 2025

Wise has become the first non-bank entity to go live on Japan's Zengin network, enabling faster and more efficient cross-border payments. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

November 13, 2025

Wise Platform has partnered with Wealthsimple, integrating its international money transfer services to allow Wealthsimple users to send money abroad directly from their accounts. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

October 30, 2025

Wise introduces AI-powered invoice scanning to automate data entry and speed up payments. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)

October 14, 2025

Wise has obtained a retail payments licence in the UAE, enabling the company to offer its services in the region. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

October 9, 2025

Wise is set to introduce a new travel card in India, expanding its product offerings in the region. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

October 1, 2025

Wise launches its new Wise card in Brazil. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)

September 11, 2025

Upwork added Wise Platform as an infrastructure partner to route Direct to Local Bank earnings withdrawals for freelancers in selected South American, Asia-Pacific, and European markets. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

September 10, 2025

Wise Business launches in the Philippines, offering MSMEs international accounts with low fees and mid-market exchange rates. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)

September 8, 2025

Wise is expanding its operational footprint by taking on additional office space in Austin. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

September 1, 2025

Wise is reportedly considering applying for a banking license in the UK, which would expand its financial service offerings. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab) , pymnts (opens in a new tab)

August 22, 2025

Wise has achieved full integration with the Philippines' local payment systems, enhancing its services in the region. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

August 12, 2025

Wise partners with Google on a new feature to make transparent international payments more accessible in the US. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab) , finextra (opens in a new tab)
A new blockchain payments startup, founded by former Revolut and Wise employees, has successfully raised $3 million in funding. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 28, 2025

Wise shareholders have approved the company's plan to move its stock listing to the United States. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 23, 2025

Wise's proposed US relisting plan is reportedly encountering resistance from its co-founder and several proxy advisory firms. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 22, 2025

The article explores how fintech companies Wise and Revolut are evolving their business models beyond their core money transfer services to encompass a broader range of financial offerings. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 17, 2025

Wise's shares experienced a decline after the company's first-quarter earnings report fell short of analysts' forecasts. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 16, 2025

UniCredit has partnered with Wise Platform to integrate its cross-border payment infrastructure, enabling UniCredit's retail customers to send international payments directly from their online banking accounts. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 10, 2025

Wise has been fined $4.2 million by multiple US states due to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 2, 2025

Wise has filed an application with US regulators to establish a national trust bank, aiming to expand its services in the United States. Sources: pymnts (opens in a new tab) , finextra (opens in a new tab)

June 19, 2025

Wise publishes its June 2025 fee review for the German market detailing pricing changes on transfer routes. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)
Nordic challenger bank Lunar has migrated its core banking platform to the Visa-owned cloud-native platform Pismo and adopted Wise Platform for international payments. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

June 18, 2025

Wise publishes its June 2025 fee review outlining transfer cost adjustments across various routes. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)
Wise publishes its June 2025 fee review for the Turkish market outlining transfer cost adjustments. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)
Wise Platform and Lunar are partnering to enhance cross-border payment services in the Nordic region. Sources: thepaypers (opens in a new tab)

June 5, 2025

UK fintech company Wise is planning to move its primary stock listing from London to the United States, specifically New York. Sources: thepaypers (opens in a new tab) , finextra (opens in a new tab)

June 3, 2025

Wise has received In-Principle Approval to operate as a cross-border payment aggregator in India. Sources: thepaypers (opens in a new tab)

May 19, 2025

The CFPB has reduced a previously imposed fine against Wise US in a revised action. Sources: thepaypers (opens in a new tab)

May 16, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has reduced a previously imposed fine against financial technology company Wise. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

May 13, 2025

Raiffeisen Bank International agreed to roll out Wise Platform's cross-border payment infrastructure for personal and business customers across its network of 11 Central and Eastern European markets, with access from existing Raiffeisen accounts. Sources: thepaypers (opens in a new tab) , finextra (opens in a new tab)

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