Sending money home in times of COVID
COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in all our plans for 2020. The pandemic has hit budgets across the globe and that’s reflected in the amounts of money people send...
News
We're waiving fees on $20,000,000 in donations to COVID-19 research
The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the biggest global health issues we’ve seen in our lifetimes. We’re more than six months on from initial responses,...
An update on your multi-currency account: converting and sending is now cheaper – but other fees are changing, too
Last month we took a step closer to Mission 0, and lowered our conversion fees for 76% of our customers. Today, we come with mainly good news, and a little...
Q3 2020 Mission Update
Welcome to the TransferWise Mission Update, our quarterly report on how we're keeping true to our mission of building money without borders: making money move...
HSBC: an international bank not meant for international transfers
You may have noticed already, but we really care about transparency, (we really, really do). And, by proxy, that means we care about the new Cross Border...
Personal Finance
UK post Brexit: What will happen to my bank account?
The UK bank accounts of British expats living in Europe could be closed by the end of 2020 as the country nears its exit from the EU.
HSBC international transfer: Fees, rates and transfer time
Sending money abroad is now easier than ever. In fact, HSBC alone processes some 1.3 million international transfers for customers every year.¹ However, it’s...
A cheaper, faster way to send money from Hong Kong
Stop losing out to hidden fees when you send money abroad with banks or PayPal. There are usually two costs associated with sending money abroad: the fee, and...
How to open a bank account in the United Kingdom
Opening a bank account in the UK is no longer difficult as it was before. Check our comprehensive guide on how to go about it.
PayPal competitors for sending money abroad
When it comes to sending money internationally, there are several platforms that you can use. One of the most popular is PayPal. With over 300 million users...
Living Abroad
Cost of living in Iceland: Your guide
Cost of living in Iceland varies from region to region. This guide outlines what you can expect in terms of living costs.
Cost of living in Vietnam: Your guide
Cost of living in Vietnam varies from region to region. This guide outlines what you can expect in terms of living costs.
Cost of living in Cyprus: Your guide
Cost of living in Cyprus varies from region to region. This guide outlines what you can expect in terms of living costs.
Cost of living in Budapest: Your guide
This guide outlines the cost of living in Budapest and what you can expect in terms of costs.
Cost of living in Sweden: Your guide
Cost of living in Sweden varies from region to region. This guide outlines what you can expect in terms of living costs.
Travel Tips
Qatar Airways Baggage Allowance: A guide for your next flight
Flying with Qatar Airways? Don’t get caught out - check the baggage allowance before you fly.
Virgin Atlantic Baggage Allowance: A guide for your next flight
Flying with Virgin Atlantic? Don’t get caught out - check the baggage allowance before you fly.
Ryanair baggage allowance: A guide for your next flight
Flying with Ryanair? Don’t get caught out - check the baggage allowance before you fly.
TUI Baggage Allowance: A guide for your next flight
Flying with TUI? Don’t get caught out - check the baggage allowance before you fly.
British Airways Baggage Allowance: A guide for your next flight
Flying with British Airways? Don’t get caught out - check the baggage allowance before you fly.
Business
Emburse + TransferWise help employers reimburse international expenses
Emburse has integrated the TransferWise API to make submitting, paying, and tracking international expenses easy, fast, and cost-effective. Say hello to...
How to Pay Self Assessment Tax
Learn smart ways to pay your self-assessment tax and what you should do if you are unable to pay the bill on time.
Google Ads Invoices: Payment and Billing guide
When you are setting up your payment options for Google ads, there are two things you need to keep in mind. Your payment settings and your payment method.
How to Change your Default Payment Method on PayPal
To change the PayPal default payment method in your account: You need to log in to PayPal account, Go on the setting icon right on the top of the main page.
How to Cancel a Recurring Payment on PayPal
to cancel a recurring payment on PayPal, Log into your PayPal business account, Go to the Manage Subscriptions page,
