Send Batch Payments

As a business owner, paying your team members, suppliers and invoices on time and in the right amount is crucial for maintaining smooth operations. Instead of handling individual payments one at a time, a Wise Business account offers a batch payment tool, allowing you to pay up to 1,000 transfers in multiple currencies by uploading a single CSV or .xlsx file.

The batch payments tool is free, and you can either use your existing multi-currency balances or we'll convert the currency needed the same way as regular Wise transfers. You may also know the tool as bulk payment, mass payout, or mass payment, and it works worldwide in the countries Wise Business operates, helping businesses that need to handle international payroll, pay recurring invoices and suppliers, or streamline their payment processes.

Who might benefit from batch payments?

The batch payments feature proves valuable for organisations seeking to make multiple international transfers simultaneously, ultimately helping them save time, reduce costs, and simplify their payment processes.

Businesses with International Employees or Freelancers: Companies that employ individuals or freelancers across different countries can efficiently manage their international payroll using batch payments.

Businesses Handling Recurring Invoices or Suppliers: Organisations that frequently make payments to multiple suppliers or deal with recurring invoices can streamline their payment procedures by utilising batch payments.

Fast growing Companies catering to International Clients: Fast-growing companies catering to a global clientele need to be able to operate across borders efficiently in order to keep up with customer demand. The ability to pay out to multiple recipients in multiple currencies easily will speed up payments processing, allowing businesses to focus on improved customer experience.

E-commerce Platforms and Marketplaces: E-commerce platforms and marketplaces often need to execute mass payouts to sellers, customer refunds or affiliates, making batch payments an ideal solution for simplifying their payout processes.

Sending batch payments

To create a batch payment, follow these simple steps:

• First, set up your Wise Business account and complete the verification process.

• Once verified, login on the website and access Batch Payments by clicking 'Send' on the top left and selecting 'Batch Payments'.

• Download the batch payment template file that meets your needs and open it in a spreadsheet editor like Excel or Google Sheets.

• Enter the recipient details, including names, transfer amounts, and desired currencies.

• Save the file as a .CSV and upload it on the batch payments page.

• Review the transfers in your batch, proceed to make the payment, and track your transfers in real-time from your account page.

• Our bulk approval feature lets customers approve up to 100 transfers in one go.

Batch payment templates

We’ve created different templates to help you get started with batch payments. They’re downloadable only in .CSV (comma separated value) format files that you can open using a spreadsheet app, like Microsoft Excel. Let's have a closer look at each of them.

Send to saved recipients

If you're an existing Wise customer, all of your saved recipients' details will be automatically included when you download the template if you click ‘download all’. Otherwise, you can search for recipients and download a template with pre-selected recipients. Take a look at the Recipients section to confirm them. From here, feel free to delete any that you don't want to include in the batch payment. Just remember - this template isn't an option for adding new recipients to send money to, only those that have been pre-selected.

Send to bank accounts

This template lets you manually enter the recipient bank and transfer information. All those who receive payments via this file will be automatically stored in your recipient list. A detailed description of how to fill in a batch payment template can be found here.

Send by email

If you don't know the bank details of your recipients, you can add their email addresses to the template. Log in to your account on the web (this feature isn't available in the app yet) and provide the transfer value and currency, and a secure link will be sent out for them to claim it. Just make sure you place the email address under the "recipientEmail" column. Even if you need to make multiple transfers in different currencies, we've got you covered - find out more here.

How do I pay for my batch?

At the final step of the batch payment, you’ll be able to pay for your transfer. You’ll see two payment options: pay by local bank transfer and use balances already in your Wise Business account.

Pay by local bank transfer

We'll provide you with our bank details and we'll accept the batch payment through a bank transfer. When you've made your payment, simply click "I have paid" to confirm. We'll then make sure that each of your recipients receive their designated amount.

Use balances

You can choose to pay from one of your Wise Business balances. If you're not familiar with those just yet, find out more about how to top up balances.

Ensuring the recipient gets a certain amount of money in their currency

To ensure your recipient gets the sum you want in their home currency, simply change the “Amount Currency” column to “Target” and type the amount in the “Amount” column. The total amount you’ll pay will include our fee, so you can ensure your recipient gets the right amount. It's best to pay for the transfer batch as soon as it's uploaded, so you can take advantage of the guaranteed rate. If, however, you can't do it right away, your transfers will remain open for a few days before they are automatically cancelled by our system.

How to fix errors in your batch payment
Batch payments let you create and send multiple payments in one go. You are able to fix the errors you encounter on batch payments on the website after uploading your payments to give you more flexibility in setting up large payments.

Wise API

As a large business, you may require a more advanced solution. Wise API for large businesses uses the same powerful platform as the Wise Business account. Our services are available to companies in any sector, from e-commerce firms looking to automate recurring orders and payroll to banks wanting cost-effective international transfers. With us, you can set up automated invoice payments, recurring transfers, standing orders and payroll processing in seconds.

Plus, notifications on platforms like Slack will be delivered in real time. Integrating Wise API as a disbursement option onto your website can also make expense reports simpler. You'll be able to gain full control over exchange rates and conversions too - essential for businesses that want efficient and effective operations!

Find out more about the Wise API

Contact our business sales team