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October 31, 2026

Wise posted fiscal Q2 2027 net revenue of $739 million, up 21% year-on-year in constant currency and 2% ahead of analyst consensus, driven primarily by net interest income that beat expectations on gross yield and customer balances. Total payment volume grew 22% year-on-year to $72 billion, while active customers reached 12.5 million, up 20% year-on-year. Sources: thefintechtimes (opens in a new tab)

October 22, 2026

A Finextra community blog post reports that Wise is cutting its money-transfer pricing while recouping the lost revenue through its card business. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

October 15, 2026

Money transfer company Wise has appointed former NICE CEO Barak Eilam as a non-executive director and chairman designate of its board. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

October 14, 2026

Wise has added two live features to its in-app Travel Hub from 6 October: customisable eSIM data plans and a unified QR code payment scanner that connects Wise Account holders to local payment schemes across five continents, available in the UK, EEA, US, Canada, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand. The eSIM, powered by Gigs, lets travellers set their own data allowance and coverage duration, with Wise refunding unused data. Sources: thefintechtimes (opens in a new tab)
Vivid, a European digital business financial platform, has selected Wise Platform, Wise's global payments infrastructure for banks and enterprises, to launch international payments for its SME customers. The partnership targets fast, transparent cross-border payments for Vivid's European business customers amid surging demand. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

October 8, 2026

Wise is reportedly negotiating a settlement with the UK's tax authorities after technical errors led thousands of its clients to pay the wrong amount of tax on their investments. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

September 28, 2026

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency formally rejected Wise's application to establish Wise National Trust, a proposed non-depository national trust bank headquartered in Austin, Texas, citing AML failures, in a decision letter signed 21 July 2026. Wise retains money transmitter licences across 48 US states and continues serving 18.9 million active users. Sources: thefintechtimes (opens in a new tab)

September 8, 2026

Money-transfer firm Wise has joined the MENA Fintech Association as a new corporate member, a completed association membership with no product or market change announced. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

September 7, 2026

Wise has completed a fee reduction — a durable pricing change for its money transfer service that the company estimates saves customers around £23 million per year. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)
Wise has completed a fee reduction — a durable pricing change for its money transfer service that the company estimates saves customers around £23 million per year. Sources: wise (opens in a new tab)

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)

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