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Wise Business vs WorldRemit

Wise Business logo

Wise Business

Accounting

The smart way to send and receive business payments

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WorldRemit logo

WorldRemit

Personal Finance

Send money online to 150 countries

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Wise Business opening a Wise Business account in the UK carries a one off setup fee of 50 GBP; WorldRemit no transfer fee, exchange rate margin or sending limit is published on the site; rates and limits are shown only after choosing a destination country and receive method
  • They diverge on capability: Wise Business covers Multi-currency accounts, WorldRemit covers Multiple delivery methods.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Wise Business and WorldRemit actually diverge.

Attributes where Wise Business and WorldRemit differ
AttributeWise BusinessWorldRemit
Starting price$29/monthOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedtransaction
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, IOS, Android
CategoryAccountingPersonal Finance
Founded20112010

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Wise Business

  • Multi-currency accounts
  • Batch payments
  • API access
  • Team management
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Various
  • FCA regulated

Only in WorldRemit

  • Multiple delivery methods
  • Send to 150+ countries
  • Cash pickup option
  • Bank accounts
  • Cards
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • International transfers
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Wise Business

  • Holding and converting multiple currencies as a businessnot WorldRemit
  • Paying international suppliers and contractors at the mid market ratenot WorldRemit
  • Receiving payments into local currency account details in several countriesnot WorldRemit

WorldRemit

  • Sending remittances from developed markets to 130 or more receiving countriesnot Wise Business
  • Paying out to mobile money, cash pickup and bank accounts abroadnot Wise Business

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Wise Business

  • Opening a Wise Business account in the UK carries a one off setup fee of 50 GBP
  • Volume discounts on transfers start only above 20,000 GBP equivalent sent per month

WorldRemit

  • No transfer fee, exchange rate margin or sending limit is published on the site; rates and limits are shown only after choosing a destination country and receive method
  • The amount that can be sent depends on the destination country and receive method rather than a single published cap

Pricing, plan by plan

Wise Business

$29/month
  • StandardFree
    • Multi-currency account
    • Real exchange rate
    • Batch payments

WorldRemit

On request
  • Standard Transfer$undefined/month
    • Multiple payment methods
    • Competitive rates
  • Express Transfer$undefined/month
    • Faster delivery
    • Higher costs

Which should you pick?

Choose Wise Business if

  • You need multi-currency accounts.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want batch payments.
Wise Business review

Choose WorldRemit if

  • You need multiple delivery methods.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want send to 150+ countries.
WorldRemit review

Questions people ask

Is Wise Business or WorldRemit better?
Neither clearly leads. Wise Business starts at $29/month and WorldRemit at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Wise Business or WorldRemit?
Wise Business starts at $29/month and WorldRemit at On request.
Does Wise Business or WorldRemit run on more platforms?
Wise Business runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. WorldRemit runs on Web, IOS, Android.
What is Wise Business best used for?
Wise Business is most often used for holding and converting multiple currencies as a business, paying international suppliers and contractors at the mid market rate, receiving payments into local currency account details in several countries. Of those, holding and converting multiple currencies as a business and paying international suppliers and contractors at the mid market rate are not what WorldRemit is typically brought in for.
What can Wise Business do that WorldRemit cannot?
Wise Business covers Multi-currency accounts, Batch payments, API access, Team management. WorldRemit covers Multiple delivery methods, Send to 150+ countries, Cash pickup option, Bank accounts. Both handle International transfers, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Wise Business: How fast are international transfers with Wise Business?

Wise Business offers fast global payments with 70% arriving in 20 seconds and 95% arriving in under 24 hours. You can also pay up to 1,000 contacts in a single batch transfer.

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WorldRemit: How much cheaper is WorldRemit than banks?

WorldRemit is on average 46% cheaper than most banks, with no hidden fees. All costs display upfront before payment, including fees and the exact amount your recipient receives.

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Wise Business: Does Wise Business offer volume discounts?

Yes, volume discounts are available on monthly transfers over 20,000 GBP or equivalent.

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WorldRemit: What payment methods are available?

Three payment methods are offered: bank deposit, debit card, and credit card. Available options depend on your sending country.

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Wise Business: How does Wise Business keep funds secure?

Wise customers move over AED60 billion monthly with systems built to keep funds safe. The company runs over 7 million daily fraud checks (80 per second), keeps funds diversified with secure financial institutions, and offers 24/7 customer support.

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WorldRemit: How long do transfers take?

In most cases, money transfers sent using WorldRemit will arrive within minutes. Expected delivery times display before payment, though some transfers may take longer depending on the receiving method.

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WorldRemit: What verification is required?

Phone verification via OTP occurs; identity verification requiring ID and a selfie may be necessary, typically completing within 4 minutes at least 90% of the time.

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