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Hi, Hong Kong!??? ?your business’ payments just got an upgrade!????? Create a Wise Business account to get paid in 23+ currencies, send money to 160+ countries at the mid-market exchange rate, and manage all of your global finances in one place. ?Ready to get started? https://wi.se/1usfq4l

This February we celebrated Black History Month US ?? Our Austin office got together for lunch every week to celebrate with special dishes from the Black culinary community ?? Throughout the month, we hosted quizzes, shared facts about Black innovators, and facilitated inclusive learning sessions for all Wisers ?? Learn more about our Wise Communities: bit.ly/42ZEEtG #LifeAtWise #BlackHistoryMonthUS #DiversityEquityInclusion

The race is on for banks to capture a slice of the growing consumer and SME cross-border payments market. But with customers demanding instant, convenient cross-border payments - and agile fintechs offering faster, more affordable tech-driven solutions - banks face steep hurdles. Here’s why: ?? Fintechs are gaining market share – They're offering faster, cheaper, tech-driven solutions. ?? Legacy systems are complex – Inefficient systems slow things down. ?? Too many intermediaries –? High costs and slow processes hold banks back. ?? The solution? Instead of building costly global networks, leading banks are choosing partnerships to tap into existing domestic payment systems, allowing them to deliver fast, transparent cross-border payment services without the complexity. ?? In her latest article, Julie Arnoux, Commercial Head of Europe and Brazil at Wise Platform, explains why partnerships are the key to staying competitive. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_KbTG7k

Ian Rynne shares his inspiring journey from Customer Support Agent to Head of Servicing Scale and Experience at Wise. At Wise, we’re all about building scalable, customer-first solutions—constantly evolving and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful results ???? Curious about Ian’s path to leadership? Read the full interview: bit.ly/41k06s3 #LifeAtWise #Servicing #CustomerExperience #Fintech

$153 billion a year ?? That’s how much small businesses in the US are losing to hidden fees. That’s money that could go towards new hires, expansion, and innovation. Instead, SMBs are forced to set aside $23 billion in cash reserves just to cope with the unpredictable costs of hidden fees. ?? Almost a third of these losses ($43 billion) are a result of hidden fees in international transactions. ? But this financial strain isn’t the only issue. 1 in 3 business owners spends hours each month tracking these fees. Don’t let hidden costs hold you back. Read the full report ?? https://wi.se/awxfzh Learn top hidden fees for US businesses in Inc. Magazine: https://lnkd.in/ey2P4tDc

We caught up with Salma Jama, Graduate Software Engineer, to learn more about why she chose Wise as the ideal place to pursue her Engineering apprenticeship ?? #LifeAtWise #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #Apprenticeships #EarlyCareers

???Private Equity vs. Venture Capital – Do you know the difference? Both are sources of business funding?- but in?very?different ways. Swipe right ?? to find out which fuels established giants and which bets on the next big thing. No matter where your business stands, you’ll need the right financial setup. ?? Open a?Wise Business?account to send, spend, and get paid internationally - including in USD - at any stage of your journey. Learn more: https://wi.se/whgxdg

?? Our Wise Platform team wrapped up a fascinating few days at the Global Payments Summit in Paris last week! The team really enjoyed insightful discussion with partners, regulators and central banks about the future of cross-border #payments. One thing is clear: #customers expect cross-border payments to work just like domestic ones–quickly, transparently and efficiently. ?? Here are our key takeaways from the event: ?? Direct access to payment rails is critical to making instant, low-cost international transactions a reality. Expanding access to non-bank and payment service providers has already shown positive outcomes without major disruptions, lowering systemic risk. ?? More transparency is needed—hidden fees and slow transfers are no longer acceptable to customers. And the industry needs to come together to improve this. The industry is moving in the right direction, but there’s still work to do ??? How can you help drive this change and create an outstanding payment experience for your customers? Find out more at https://platform.wise.com/

Struggling with slow, expensive international payments???? International wire transfers can take up to?5 business days, and over?50% of small business owners?say high transaction fees are a major challenge when working with global clients. But there’s a solution. ???Swipe right?to find out how you can send fast, transparent, low-fee payments with a?Wise Business?account - and keep your business moving forward. Learn more: https://wi.se/1s2yhjm

We’re proud to announce that we are at the top of the ranking for the 100 most successful companies in the Brussels region ?? This award recognises companies operating in Belgium with outstanding growth and a significant impact on the regional economy. Congratulations to our Brussels team! Explore our open roles in Brussels: bit.ly/3D4Cbna ?? #LifeAtWise #TrendsGazellesAwards #CompanyCulture ******** French: Nous sommes fiers d’annoncer que nous sommes en tête du classement des 100 entreprises les plus performantes de la région bruxelloise ?? Cette distinction récompense les entreprises opérant en Belgique qui affichent une croissance exceptionnelle et un impact significatif sur l’économie régionale. Un grand bravo à notre équipe de Bruxelles! Découvrez nos offres d'emploi à Bruxelles: bit.ly/3D4Cbna ?? ******** Dutch: We zijn trots om aan te kondigen dat we bovenaan staan in de ranglijst van de 100 snelst-groeiende bedrijven in de Brusselse regio Deze erkenning beloont bedrijven die in Belgi? actief zijn, uitblinken in groei en een significante impact hebben op de regionale economie. Een dikke proficiat aan ons team in Brussel! Bekijk onze vacatures in Brussel: bit.ly/3D4Cbna ??