Travel & FXReferral needed
Wise (multi-currency / no-FX)
Send money internationally at near mid-market rates — essential for newcomers remitting home.
Sign-up bonus~$50–75 AUD equivalent fee-free transfer for new customers via referral (check current terms)
Est. value~$50–75 fee-free transfer bonus + saves ~2–4% vs bank FX fees on every international transfer
RegionAU
What you get
Convert and send money in 50+ currencies at the mid-market rate with low transparent fees; Wise debit card spends in local currency with no FX mark-up; receive money in multiple currencies with local account details; far cheaper than bank telegraphic transfers.
Before you start
- Passport or government-issued ID for identity verification
- 18+
How to join
- 1Get a referral link from OzBargain's Wise referral thread or from a friend
- 2Sign up at wise.com via the referral link
Create a Wise account with your email; identity verification required (passport).
- 3Open a Wise multi-currency account and order a Wise Visa debit card
- 4Make your first qualifying transfer to unlock the fee-free bonus
💡 Referral tip
Get a referral via OzBargain's referral threads/randomiser so both you and the referrer get the bonus.
Risks
- Wise is not a bank in AU — deposits are not covered by the Australian government guarantee scheme
- Transfer fees are low but not zero; compare rates for large transfers against your bank
- Identity verification can take 1–3 business days for new accounts